the_category() WordPress Function
The the_category() function displays the category or categories that a post belongs to. This can be useful for organizing your content and making it easier for visitors to find what they're looking for.
the_category( string $separator = '', string $parents = '', int $post_id = false ) #
Displays category list for a post in either HTML list or custom format.
Parameters
- $separator
(string)(Optional) Separator between the categories. By default, the links are placed in an unordered list. An empty string will result in the default behavior.
Default value: ''
- $parents
(string)(Optional) How to display the parents.
Default value: ''
- $post_id
(int)(Optional) Post ID to retrieve categories.
Default value: false
Source
File: wp-includes/category-template.php
function the_category( $separator = '', $parents = '', $post_id = false ) {
echo get_the_category_list( $separator, $parents, $post_id );
}
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Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 0.71 | Introduced. |