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Distinguishing Language Fallback Content in Sitecore GraphQL Queries
Identifying Fallback Content in Sitecore GraphQL.
Identifying Fallback Content in GraphQL Queries
When using Sitecore's Language Fallback feature, GraphQL queries do not indicate if a value is explicitly set in the requested language or inherited through fallback. This can make it challenging to determine the origin of the content.
Solution: Adding a Timestamp Field
Add a timestamp field in your templates to track the last update time of content in each language. By using the $now token, this field automatically populates with the current timestamp when the first version is created.
1. Add a Timestamp Field to Template
Navigate to the desired template and add a new Single-Line Text field (e.g., Timestamp). This field must not be shared or unversioned.
2. Set Default Value using Token $now
In the template’s standard values, set the default value to $now.
- Retrieve Timestamp in the GraphQL Query
Query your items, including Timestamp field along with other content fields. See the results:
A same timestamp means that one version is a fallback, based on how fallback is configured in Sitecore, you can determine which version is the original.
