Core Function
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get_metadata_raw( mixed $meta_type, mixed $object_id, mixed $meta_key = '', mixed $single = false ) Retrieves raw metadata value for the specified object.
Parameters 4 required
| Name / Type | Description |
|---|---|
| string | $meta_type Type of object metadata is for. Accepts 'post', 'comment', 'term', 'user', or any other object type with an associated meta table. Required |
| $object_id int | ID of the object metadata is for. Required |
| string | $meta_key Optional. Metadata key. If not specified, retrieve all metadata for the specified object. Default empty string. Required |
| bool | $single Optional. If true, return only the first value of the specified `$meta_key`. This parameter has no effect if `$meta_key` is not specified. Default false. Required |
Return Value
(mixed)
mixed An array of values if `$single` is false.
The value of the meta field if `$single` is true.
False for an invalid `$object_id` (non-numeric, zero, or negative value),
or if `$meta_type` is not specified.
Null if the value does not exist.
Function Information
Since Version
5.5.0
Source File
wp-includes/meta.php
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