Warning: This function has been deprecated. Use current_user_can() instead.
user_can_edit_user() WordPress Function
The user_can_edit_user() function allows a user to edit another user. This is useful for when you need to give someone else access to your account, or if you need to change someone's password.
user_can_edit_user( int $user_id, int $other_user ) #
Can user can edit other user.
Description
See also
Parameters
- $user_id
(int)(Required)
- $other_user
(int)(Required)
Return
(bool)
Source
File: wp-includes/deprecated.php
function user_can_edit_user($user_id, $other_user) {
_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '2.0.0', 'current_user_can()' );
$user = get_userdata($user_id);
$other = get_userdata($other_user);
if ( $user->user_level > $other->user_level || $user->user_level > 8 || $user->ID == $other->ID )
return true;
else
return false;
}
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Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 2.0.0 | Use current_user_can() |
| 1.5.0 | Introduced. |