acf() │ ACF 4.3.0

The main function responsible for returning the one true acf Instance to functions everywhere. Use this function like you would a global variable, except without needing to declare the global.

Example: <?php $acf = acf(); ?>

No Hooks.

Returns

ACF.

Usage

acf();

Changelog

acf() acf code ^{ACF 6.8.8}

function acf() {
	global $acf;

	// Instantiate only once.
	if ( ! isset( $acf ) ) {
		$acf = new ACF();
		$acf->initialize();
	}
	return $acf;
}