get_template(): string
Retrieves name of the active theme.
Return
string Template name.
More Information
This function retrieves the directory name of the current theme, without the trailing slash. In the case a child theme is being used, the directory name of the parent theme will be returned. Use get_stylesheet() to get the directory name of the child theme.
Source
File: wp-includes/theme.php.
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function get_template() {
/**
* Filters the name of the active theme.
*
* @since 1.5.0
*
* @param string $template active theme's directory name.
*/
return apply_filters( 'template', get_option( 'template' ) );
}
Hooks
-
apply_filters( 'template',
string $template ) -
Filters the name of the active theme.
Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.5.0 | Introduced. |
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Example
For example, if your current active theme is named
heli, then:will output
heliNote that get_template will return the parent theme’s name, NOT the child theme’s name, if a child theme is currently activated.
If you wish to obtain the current theme regardless if it is a child theme or the parent theme, use get_stylesheet
(reference question on wordpress stack exchange)