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

sanitize_url( string $url, array $protocols = null )

Performs esc_url() for database or redirect usage.


Description

See also


Parameters

$url

(string) (Required) The URL to be cleaned.

$protocols

(array) (Optional) An array of acceptable protocols.

Default value: null


Return

(string) The cleaned URL.


Source

File: wp-includes/deprecated.php

function sanitize_url( $url, $protocols = null ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, 'WP-2.8.0', 'esc_url_raw()' );
	return esc_url_raw( $url, $protocols );
}


Changelog

Changelog
Version Description
WP-2.8.0 Use esc_url_raw()
WP-2.3.1 Introduced. This function has been deprecated. Use esc_url_raw() instead.