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set_post_thumbnail()

set_post_thumbnail( mixed $post, mixed $thumbnail_id )

Sets the post thumbnail (featured image) for the given post.

Parameters 2 required

Name / Type Description
(int

| WP_Post) $post Post ID or post object where thumbnail should be attached.

Required
$thumbnail_id
int

Thumbnail to attach.

Required

Return Value

((int)
(int | bool) Post meta ID if the key didn't exist (ie. this is the first time that a thumbnail has been saved for the post), true on successful update, false on failure or if the value passed is the same as the one that is already in the database.

Function Information

Since Version
3.1.0
Source File
wp-includes/post.php
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