remove_role()
Removes a role from WordPress.
These settings are saved in the database (wp_user_roles option of wp_options table), so it’s recommended to change them during activation/deactivation of a plugin or theme.
Uses: wp_roles(), WP_Roles()
No Hooks.
Return
null
. Nothing.
Usage
remove_role( $role );
- $role(string) (required)
- Role name. For example: administrator, editor, author, contributor, subscriber.
Examples
#1 Remove role "subscriber":
register_deactivation_hook( __FILE__, 'myplugin_deactivate' ); function myplugin_deactivate(){ remove_role( 'subscriber' ); }
Changelog
Since 2.0.0 | Introduced. |
remove_role() remove role code WP 6.1.1
function remove_role( $role ) { wp_roles()->remove_role( $role ); }