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Dominic Ho
8,256 PointsWhats the difference between get_template_directory_uri() and bloginfo('template_directory')?
They seem to do the same thing, is there any reason why we should use bloginfo to link to theme images instead if get_template_directory_uri()?
1 Answer
Mackenzie Child
4,468 PointsThey're both, for the most part the same. get_template_directory_uri() however, doesn't echo the output by default. You would have to explicitly state it.
For example;
<img src="<?php bloginfo('template_directory'); ?>/images/logo.png">
// This will output <img src="example.com/wp-content/themes/themename/images/logo.png">
<img src="<?php get_template_directory_uri(); ?>/images/logo.png">
// This will output <img src="/images/logo.png">
// unless you explicitly echo it out
<img src="<?php echo get_template_directory_uri(); ?>/images/logo.png">
// This will output <img src="example.com/wp-content/themes/themename/images/logo.png">
Hope this helps :)