The num_recent value does all the work it has to do. It returns only a number if the mail is not touched any time before.
(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7, PHP 8)
imap_num_recent — Gets the number of recent messages in current mailbox
Gets the number of recent messages in the current mailbox.
Returns the number of recent messages in the current mailbox, as an integer.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 8.1.0 |
The imap parameter expects an IMAP\Connection
instance now; previously, a valid imap resource was expected.
|
The num_recent value does all the work it has to do. It returns only a number if the mail is not touched any time before.