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How to use comment_edit_redirect filter in WordPress

Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Sandeep Kumar Mishra
May 3, 2023
5 minutes read

Understanding WordPress hooks can be a game-changer for any developer looking to customize their site! The comment_edit_redirect filter is a handy tool to redirect users after they edit a comment in the admin area. Let’s dive into how you can use this filter in your projects.

To start using the comment_edit_redirect filter, you’ll need to register it using add_filter. You can place this code in your theme’s functions.php file or, even better, create a custom WordPress plugin. We at WePlugins always recommend creating custom plugins to avoid issues when updating your theme.

Here’s how you can implement and manage this filter:

Example 1: Basic Usage

In this example, we define a function weplugins_modify_comment_edit_redirect_defaults to modify the redirect URI.

    function weplugins_modify_comment_edit_redirect_defaults($location, $comment_id) { 
        // Update the $location variable according to your website requirements and return this variable.
        return $location; 
    }
    // Add the filter
    add_filter("comment_edit_redirect", "weplugins_modify_comment_edit_redirect_defaults", 10, 2);
    

Example 2: Conditional Redirect

Let’s say you want to redirect users to a specific page based on the comment ID.

    function weplugins_custom_comment_redirect($location, $comment_id) { 
        if($comment_id % 2 == 0) {
            $location = home_url('/even-comment-page');
        }
        return $location;
    }
    add_filter("comment_edit_redirect", "weplugins_custom_comment_redirect", 10, 2);
    

Example 3: Removing the Hook

If you need to remove the registered hook, use the remove_filter function as shown below.

    remove_filter("comment_edit_redirect", "weplugins_modify_comment_edit_redirect_defaults", 10, 2);
    

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

Below are the two parameters required to use this hook:

  • $location: (string) The URI the user will be redirected to.
  • $comment_id: (int) The ID of the comment being edited.

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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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