How to use category_description action in WordPress

So, you’ve stumbled upon the `category_description` action hook and you’re wondering how to get started? No worries, I’m here to guide you through it! This hook filters the category description for display. Want to know how to use it? Let’s dive in with some live examples.

Live Examples

Example 1: Basic Usage of category_description Hook

In this example, we will add a custom function to the `category_description` hook. This function will be called whenever the category description is displayed.

function weplugins_execute_on_category_description_event($description, $category) {
    // Add custom functionality here
    $description .= '<p>Custom text added to category description.</p>';
    return $description;
}

// Add the action
add_action('category_description', 'weplugins_execute_on_category_description_event', 10, 2);

Example 2: Conditional Logic in Hook

This example demonstrates how to add conditional logic within your hook function. For instance, you can modify the description only for a specific category.

function weplugins_custom_category_description($description, $category) {
    if ($category->slug == 'specific-category') {
        $description .= '<p>This is a special category!</p>';
    }
    return $description;
}

// Add the action
add_action('category_description', 'weplugins_custom_category_description', 10, 2);

Example 3: Removing the Hook

Sometimes, you need to remove a previously added hook. Here’s how you can remove the `category_description` hook.

// Remove the action
remove_action('category_description', 'weplugins_execute_on_category_description_event', 10, 2);

That’s it! You’ve now seen how to add, modify, and remove hooks in WordPress. If you need any further customization, feel free to reach out to us.

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