PagesNames::pageNameExists() method

Is the given name is use by a page?

If the multilang option is used, it checks if the page name exists in any language. IF the language option is used, it only checks that particular language (regardless of multilang option).

Usage

// basic usage
$int = $pagesNames->pageNameExists(string $name);

// usage with all arguments
$int = $pagesNames->pageNameExists(string $name, array $options = []);

Arguments

NameType(s)Description
namestring
options (optional)array
  • page (Page|int): Ignore this Page or page ID
  • parent (Page|int): Limit search to only this parent.
  • multilang (bool): Check other languages if multi-language page names supported? (default=false)
  • language (Language|int): Limit check to only this language (default=null)

Return value

int

Returns quantity of pages using name, or 0 if name not in use.


PagesNames methods and properties

API reference based on ProcessWire core version 3.0.236

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