shortcode_exists() WordPress Function
The shortcode_exists() function allows you to check if a specific shortcode exists in the current post. This is useful for making sure that a shortcode is actually present before running any code that is associated with it.
shortcode_exists( string $tag ) #
Whether a registered shortcode exists named $tag
Parameters
- $tag
(string)(Required)Shortcode tag to check.
Return
(bool) Whether the given shortcode exists.
Source
File: wp-includes/shortcodes.php
function shortcode_exists( $tag ) {
global $shortcode_tags;
return array_key_exists( $tag, $shortcode_tags );
}
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Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 3.6.0 | Introduced. |