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get_cat_ID()

get_cat_ID( mixed $cat_name )

Retrieves the ID of a category from its name.

Parameters 1 required

Name / Type Description
$cat_name
string

Category name.

Required

Return Value

(int)
Category ID on success, 0 if the category doesn't exist.

Function Information

Since Version
1.0.0
Source File
wp-includes/category.php
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