current_action(): string

Retrieves the name of the current action hook.

Return

string Hook name of the current action.

File: wp-includes/plugin.php. View all references

function current_action() {
	return current_filter();
}

Uses	Description
current_filter() wp-includes/plugin.php	Retrieves the name of the current filter hook.

Used By	Description
WP_Block_Patterns_Registry::register() wp-includes/class-wp-block-patterns-registry.php	Registers a block pattern.
WP_Block_Pattern_Categories_Registry::register() wp-includes/class-wp-block-pattern-categories-registry.php	Registers a pattern category.
rest_cookie_collect_status() wp-includes/rest-api.php	Collects cookie authentication status.
switch_theme() wp-includes/theme.php	Switches the theme.

Version	Description
3.9.0	Introduced.

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