PHP array_push() Function

Last Updated : 17 Mar 2025

The array_push() function is a inbuilt function in PHP. The array_push() function is used to add one or more elements onto the end of an array. The length of array increases by the number of variables pushed. The array_push() function was introduced in PHP 4.0.

Syntax

Parameter

Parameter	Description	Required/Optional
array	Specifies an array.	compulsory
Value1	Specifies the value to add.	compulsory
Value2	Specifies the value to add.	Optional

Return Type

The array_push() function returns the new number of elements in the array.

Example 1

Output:

Array
(
    [a] =>php
    [b] => java
    [0] =>laravel
    [1] =>bluej
)

Example 2

Output:

Array
(
    [0] =>tata
    [1] =>honda
    [2] =>nexon
    [3] => city
)

Example 3

Output:

Array
(
    [0] => c
    [1] => java
    [2] =>os
    [3] => compiler
)

Example 4

Output:

Array
(
    [a] => apple
    [b] => ball
    [0] => cat
    [1] => dog
)

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