PHP filter_id() Function

Definition and Usage

The filter_id() function returns the ID number of the specified filter.

If successful, it returns the ID number of the filter. If the filter does not exist, it returns NULL.

Syntax

filter_id(filter_name)
Parameters Description
filter_name

Specifies the filter with the ID to be retrieved. It must be the filter name (not the filter ID name).

Required. filter_list() Function to get the names of all supported filters.

Example

<?php
echo(filter_id("validate_email"));
?>

Output similar to:

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