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wp_localize_script()

WordPress function that passes PHP data to JavaScript by creating a global variable.

How it works

WordPress function that passes PHP data to JavaScript by creating a global variable.

In WordPress

Used to pass AJAX URLs, nonces, and settings to JavaScript. Escape all values passed through localization.

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What Is wp_localize_script()? — WordPress Security Glossary | WP HealthKit