get_post_mime_type() WordPress Function
The get_post_mime_type() function is used to get the mime type of a post. This is useful for determining the type of file that a post is, and can be used to display the correct icon for that file type.
get_post_mime_type( int|WP_Post $post = null ) #
Retrieve the mime type of an attachment based on the ID.
Description
This function can be used with any post type, but it makes more sense with attachments.
Parameters
- $post
(int|WP_Post)(Optional) Post ID or post object. Defaults to global $post.
Default value: null
Return
(string|false) The mime type on success, false on failure.
Source
File: wp-includes/post.php
function get_post_mime_type( $post = null ) {
$post = get_post( $post );
if ( is_object( $post ) ) {
return $post->post_mime_type;
}
return false;
}
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Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 2.0.0 | Introduced. |