get_singular_template() WordPress Function

The get_singular_template() function in WordPress allows developers to specify a template for a specific post type. This is useful for creating unique layouts for individual posts, or for posts that have a specific purpose. For example, if you have a post type for events, you may want to create a template that displays event information in a specific way. By using this function, you can ensure that your event posts will always use the correct template.

get_singular_template() #

Retrieves the path of the singular template in current or parent template.


Description

The template hierarchy and template path are filterable via the ‘$type_template_hierarchy’ and ‘$type_template’ dynamic hooks, where $type is ‘singular’.

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Return

(string) Full path to singular template file


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Source

File: wp-includes/template.php

function get_singular_template() {
	return get_query_template( 'singular' );
}


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Changelog

Changelog
VersionDescription
4.3.0Introduced.

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