add_option() and add_options_page()

  • alainroger

    (@alainroger-1)


    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hi,

    in my plugin I would like to have several settings / options to be saved in DB.

    basically my plugin has its own “settings” page under its own menu item in the maine WP menu.

    i just would like to know if the functions: add_option() and add_options_page can be used ONLY when settings page of plugin is stored under the main WP menu item “Settings” or if they can by used also on custom settings page of my plugin (under its own Main WP main menu item)?

    thx

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  • Joy

    (@joyously)

    5 years, 6 months ago

    The add_option() function puts the data in the database. You can use it anywhere.
    The add_xxx_page() functions generate links in the admin menu under the corresponding section. https://developer.wordpress.org/?s=add+page
    If you are making a new section, you would use the generic function add_menu_page().
    It’s best to use the existing sections if your plugin fits into the category.

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