How to use admin_action_action action in WordPress

In the world of WordPress, hooks are like magical gateways that let you insert custom functionality without touching the core code. The admin_action_action hook is one such gem. The dynamic bit, $action, is derived from the GET or POST request, making it super flexible. Before you get started, remember to register this hook using add_action. It’s best practice to do this in a custom WordPress Plugin to ensure your modifications survive theme updates.

Live Example 1: Basic Hook Registration

Here’s a simple example of how you can register and use the admin_action_action hook in your WordPress setup.

    function weplugins_execute_on_admin_action_action_event(){
        // You can write code here to be executed when this action occurs in WordPress website according to your requirements.
    }
    // add the action
    add_action( "admin_action_action", "weplugins_execute_on_admin_action_action_event");
    

Live Example 2: Removing a Hook Callback

Sometimes, you might need to remove a hook callback that you’ve registered. Here’s how you can do it.

    remove_action( "admin_action_action", "weplugins_execute_on_admin_action_action_event");
    

Ensure you provide the same callback function name, priority, and number of arguments when removing the hook callback.

Live Example 3: Dynamic Action Hook

This shows how to make use of the dynamic portion of the hook name.

    do_action( "admin_action_{$action}" );
    

Replace {$action} with the specific action you want to perform.