This function has been deprecated. Use get_the_author_meta() instead.

get_the_author_description()

Retrieve the description of the author of the current post.


Description

See also


Return

(string) The author's description.


Source

File: wp-includes/deprecated.php

function get_the_author_description() {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, 'WP-2.8.0', 'get_the_author_meta(\'description\')' );
	return get_the_author_meta('description');
}


Changelog

Changelog
Version Description
WP-2.8.0 Use get_the_author_meta()
WP-1.5.0 Introduced. This function has been deprecated. Use get_the_author_meta() instead.