Alert: This function’s access is marked private. This means it is not intended for use by plugin or theme developers, only in other core functions. It is listed here for completeness.
_wp_preview_post_thumbnail_filter() WordPress Function
The _wp_preview_post_thumbnail_filter() function allows you to override the default thumbnail image for a post when it is displayed in the "Preview" mode. This can be useful if you want to use a different image for the post when it is displayed in the "Preview" mode.
_wp_preview_post_thumbnail_filter( null|array|string $value, int $post_id, string $meta_key ) #
Filters post thumbnail lookup to set the post thumbnail.
Parameters
- $value
 (null|array|string)(Required)The value to return
- a single metadata value, or an array of values.
 
- $post_id
 (int)(Required)Post ID.
- $meta_key
 (string)(Required)Meta key.
Return
(null|array) The default return value or the post thumbnail meta array.
Source
File: wp-includes/revision.php
function _wp_preview_post_thumbnail_filter( $value, $post_id, $meta_key ) {
	$post = get_post();
	if ( ! $post ) {
		return $value;
	}
	if ( empty( $_REQUEST['_thumbnail_id'] ) ||
		empty( $_REQUEST['preview_id'] ) ||
		$post->ID != $post_id ||
		'_thumbnail_id' !== $meta_key ||
		'revision' === $post->post_type ||
		$post_id != $_REQUEST['preview_id'] ) {
		return $value;
	}
	$thumbnail_id = (int) $_REQUEST['_thumbnail_id'];
	if ( $thumbnail_id <= 0 ) {
		return '';
	}
	return (string) $thumbnail_id;
}
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Changelog
| Version | Description | 
|---|---|
| 4.6.0 | Introduced. |