The automatic_feed_links() WordPress PHP function enables or disables the automatic outputting of general feed links.
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Usage
This function is typically used in your theme’s functions.php file to enable or disable the output of general feed links. Here’s a simple example:
automatic_feed_links(false);
In this case, false is passed as an argument to the function, which means it will disable the automatic output of general feed links.
Parameters
- $add (bool): Optional. Add or remove links. Default is true.
More information
See WordPress Developer Resources: automatic_feed_links()
This function has been deprecated as of WordPress 4.4.0. It’s recommended to use add_theme_support( 'automatic-feed-links' ) instead.
Examples
Disabling automatic feed links
This example disables the automatic output of general feed links.
// Disabling automatic feed links automatic_feed_links(false);
Enabling automatic feed links
This example enables the automatic output of general feed links.
// Enabling automatic feed links automatic_feed_links(true);
Enabling automatic feed links using add_theme_support
As automatic_feed_links() is deprecated, it’s recommended to use add_theme_support( 'automatic-feed-links' ) instead.
// Adding theme support for automatic feed links
add_theme_support('automatic-feed-links');
Removing support for automatic feed links
If you’ve used add_theme_support( 'automatic-feed-links' ) and you want to remove it, you can use remove_theme_support( 'automatic-feed_links' ).
// Removing theme support for automatic feed links
remove_theme_support('automatic-feed-links');
Checking if automatic feed links are supported
You can check if your theme supports automatic feed links using current_theme_supports( 'automatic-feed-links' ).
// Checking if the current theme supports automatic feed links
if (current_theme_supports('automatic-feed-links')) {
echo "Automatic feed links are supported!";
} else {
echo "Automatic feed links are not supported!";
}