remove_role() WP 2.0.0
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.
Works based on:
wp_roles(), WP_Roles()No Hooks.
Return
Nothing (null).
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' );
}