This function has been deprecated. bbp_make_clickable() instead.

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Code Reference Functions bbp_find_mentions()

bbp_find_mentions( string $content = '' )

Searches through the content to locate usernames, designated by an @ sign.

Description

Parameters

$content

(Optional) The content

Default value: ''

Return

(bool|array) $usernames Existing usernames. False if no matches.

Source

File: bp-forums/core/functions.php

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function bbp_find_mentions( $content = '' ) {
    $pattern   = bbp_find_mentions_pattern();
    preg_match_all( $pattern, $content, $usernames );
    $usernames = array_unique( array_filter( $usernames[1] ) );
 
    // Bail if no usernames
    if ( empty( $usernames ) ) {
        $usernames = false;
    }
 
    return apply_filters( 'bbp_find_mentions', $usernames, $pattern, $content );
}

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Changelog

Changelog
Version Description
2.6.0 bbp_make_clickable()
bbPress (r4323) Introduced.

Uses

Uses
Uses Description
bp-forums/core/functions.php: bbp_find_mentions_pattern()

Set the pattern used for matching usernames for mentions.
Used By
Used By Description
bp-forums/core/functions.php: bbp_mention_filter()

Finds and links @-mentioned users in the content

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