acf_updates() │ ACF 5.5.12

The main function responsible for returning the acf_updates singleton. Use this function like you would a global variable, except without needing to declare the global.

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

No Hooks.

Returns

ACF\Updater. The singleton instance of Updater.

Usage

acf_updates();

Changelog

Since 5.5.12 Introduced.

acf_updates() code ACF 6.8.8

acf/includes/Updater/init.php 
function acf_updates() {
	global $acf_updates;
	if ( ! isset( $acf_updates ) ) {
		$acf_updates = new ACF\Updater();
	}
	return $acf_updates;
}