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How to use clean_comment_cache action in WordPress

Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Sandeep Kumar Mishra
June 4, 2023
5 minutes read

Alright, let’s dive into the clean_comment_cache action in WordPress. This handy hook fires immediately after a comment has been removed from the object cache. As a developer, you can use this hook to execute custom code whenever comments are cleared. To get started, you’ll want to register this action using add_action. You can place this code in your theme’s functions.php or, even better, in a custom WordPress plugin. Creating a custom plugin is a good practice to ensure that nothing breaks when you update your WordPress theme in the future.

Now, let’s explore some live examples to see how you can leverage this hook effectively.

Example 1: Basic Usage of clean_comment_cache

Here’s a straightforward example of using the clean_comment_cache hook. We define a function to execute when this event occurs, and then we register it using add_action.

function weplugins_execute_on_clean_comment_cache_event($id){
   // Custom code to execute when a comment is removed from cache
}

// Register the action
add_action( "clean_comment_cache", "weplugins_execute_on_clean_comment_cache_event" , 10, 1);

Example 2: Removing a Hook Callback

Sometimes, you may need to remove a registered hook. Here’s how you can remove the clean_comment_cache action using remove_action.

remove_action( "clean_comment_cache", "weplugins_execute_on_clean_comment_cache_event", 10, 1 );

Make sure you provide the same callback function name, priority, and number of arguments while removing the hook callback.

Example 3: Advanced Custom Functionality

In this example, we’ll demonstrate how to add more advanced functionality to the clean_comment_cache event. You can use the parameters received in the function arguments to implement the required custom functionality according to your website’s requirements.

function weplugins_advanced_clean_comment_cache_functionality($id){
   // Advanced custom functionality 
   // Use the $id to perform specific actions
}

// Register the advanced action
add_action( "clean_comment_cache", "weplugins_advanced_clean_comment_cache_functionality" , 10, 1);

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Sandeep Kumar Mishra

Sandeep Kumar Mishra

Sandeep Kumar Mishra writes about WordPress and Artificial Intelligence, offering tips and guides to help you master your website and stay updated with the latest tech trends.

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