Warning: This function has been deprecated. Use register_setting() instead.
add_option_update_handler() WordPress Function
The add_option_update_handler() function is used to add an update handler for an option.
add_option_update_handler( string $option_group, string $option_name, callable $sanitize_callback = '' ) #
Register a setting and its sanitization callback
Description
See also
Parameters
- $option_group
(string)(Required)A settings group name. Should correspond to an allowed option key name. Default allowed option key names include 'general', 'discussion', 'media', 'reading', 'writing', and 'options'.
- $option_name
(string)(Required)The name of an option to sanitize and save.
- $sanitize_callback
(callable)(Optional) A callback function that sanitizes the option's value.
Default value: ''
Source
File: wp-admin/includes/deprecated.php
function add_option_update_handler( $option_group, $option_name, $sanitize_callback = '' ) {
_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0', 'register_setting()' );
register_setting( $option_group, $option_name, $sanitize_callback );
}
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Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 3.0.0 | Use register_setting() |
| 2.7.0 | Introduced. |