The make_clickable() WordPress PHP function converts plaintext URLs, ftp addresses, and email addresses into clickable HTML links.
Usage
make_clickable($text);
Input:
Visit our website: https://www.example.com and email us at [email protected]
Output:
Visit our website: <a href="https://www.example.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.example.com</a> and email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>
Parameters
$text(string) – The content to convert URLs, ftp addresses, and email addresses into clickable links.
More information
See WordPress Developer Resources: make_clickable
Examples
Converting a URL in a paragraph
Explanation: This example shows how to use make_clickable() to convert URLs within a paragraph.
Code:
$text = '<p>Visit our website for more info: https://www.example.com</p>'; echo make_clickable($text);
Converting multiple URLs
Explanation: This example demonstrates how to use make_clickable() to convert multiple URLs within a string.
Code:
$string = 'Check out these websites: https://www.example1.com, https://www.example2.com, and https://www.example3.com.'; echo make_clickable($string);
Converting an email address
Explanation: This example shows how to use make_clickable() to convert an email address within a string.
Code:
$string = 'For any inquiries, email us at [email protected]'; echo make_clickable($string);
Converting a mix of URLs and email addresses
Explanation: This example shows how to use make_clickable() to convert both URLs and email addresses within a string.
Code:
$string = 'Visit our website at https://www.example.com and send us an email at [email protected]'; echo make_clickable($string);
Converting URLs in a list
Explanation: This example demonstrates how to use make_clickable() to convert URLs within a list.
Code:
$text = '<ul><li>https://www.example1.com</li><li>https://www.example2.com</li><li>https://www.example3.com</li></ul>'; echo make_clickable($text);