How to use current_screen action in WordPress

So, you’ve stumbled upon the current_screen action in WordPress, huh? It’s a pretty nifty hook that fires after the current screen has been set. As an Indian developer, let me give you the lowdown on how you can use this in your WordPress projects. Whether you’re adding it to your theme’s functions.php or crafting a custom plugin, this hook can be a game-changer. Oh, and remember, at WePlugins, we always recommend creating a custom plugin for hooks to avoid issues during theme updates.

Example 1: Basic Implementation

Here’s a straightforward example of how to use the current_screen hook. This function checks the post type and base of the screen and does something specific on the edit screen of a post type.

    /**
     * Example of current_screen usage
     * @param $current_screen
     */
    function weplugins_current_screen_example( $current_screen ) {
        if ( 'someposttype' == $current_screen->post_type && 'post' === $current_screen->base ) {
            // Do something in the edit screen of this post type
        }
    }
    add_action( 'current_screen', 'weplugins_current_screen_example' );
    

Example 2: Custom Functionality

Need to execute some custom code when the current screen action occurs? Check out this example. It demonstrates how you can integrate additional custom functionality based on your site’s requirements.

    function weplugins_execute_on_current_screen_event($current_screen){
        // Implement the required custom functionality here
    }
    // Add the action
    add_action( "current_screen", "weplugins_execute_on_current_screen_event" , 10, 1);
    

Example 3: Removing a Hook Callback

If you ever need to remove a registered hook, use the remove_action function. Just ensure you provide the same callback function name, priority, and number of arguments.

    remove_action( "current_screen", "weplugins_execute_on_current_screen_event", 10, 1 );
    

At WePlugins, we’re all about making things easier for you. If you need any help or customization with this hook, feel free to Contact Us. We’re more than happy to assist with your WordPress needs!