register_post_type

Syntax

register_post_type( 
	string $post_type_key,
	array|string $configuration_arguments = array()
);

WordPress codex

Description

This construct (function) registers a post type. WordPress uses classifies different types of posts. The built-in post types are Posts (post, Pages (page), Attachments (attachment, Revisions (revision, and Navigation Menu Items (nav_menu_item). You are able to extend WordPress by defining and registering your own custom post type.

Make sure you do not use these post type keys, as they are reserved within WordPress core:

• action
• author
• order
• theme

Parameters

post_type_key

The key or slug which identifies the new post type.

configuration_arguments

Configuration arguments for the post type. These define the characteristics of the specified post type for its labels and behavior.

Return Values

This function does not return anything.