maybe_unserialize() WordPress Function

function maybe_unserialize( $data ) {
	if ( is_serialized( $data ) ) { // Don't attempt to unserialize data that wasn't serialized going in.
		return @unserialize( trim( $data ) );
	}

	return $data;
}
Used By	Description
wp-includes/meta.php:get_metadata_raw()	Retrieves raw metadata value for the specified object.
wp-includes/user.php:wp_user_personal_data_exporter()	Finds and exports personal data associated with an email address from the user and user_meta table.
wp-includes/class-wp-customize-manager.php:WP_Customize_Manager::import_theme_starter_content()	Imports theme starter content into the customized state.
wp-includes/option.php:get_network_option()	Retrieves a network’s option value based on the option name.
wp-admin/includes/template.php:_list_meta_row()	Outputs a single row of public meta data in the Custom Fields meta box.
wp-includes/option.php:wp_load_core_site_options()	Loads and caches certain often requested site options if is_multisite() and a persistent cache is not being used.
wp-includes/option.php:get_option()	Retrieves an option value based on an option name.
wp-includes/user.php:count_users()	Counts number of users who have each of the user roles.
wp-includes/ms-functions.php:wpmu_activate_signup()	Activates a signup.
wp-includes/meta.php:get_metadata_by_mid()	Retrieves metadata by meta ID.