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register_post_meta()

register_post_meta( mixed $post_type, mixed $meta_key, array $args )

Registers a meta key for posts.

Parameters 3 required

Name / Type Description
string

$post_type Post type to register a meta key for. Pass an empty string to register the meta key across all existing post types.

Required
$meta_key
string

The meta key to register.

Required
array

$args Data used to describe the meta key when registered. See {@see register_meta()} for a list of supported arguments.

Required

Return Value

(bool)
True if the meta key was successfully registered, false if not.

Function Information

Since Version
4.9.8
Source File
wp-includes/post.php
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