How to use deleted_option action in WordPress

Hey there! If you’re diving into the world of WordPress hooks, you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re looking at the deleted_option action. This hook is quite nifty as it fires right after an option has been deleted. Whether you’re building a theme or a plugin, knowing how to use this hook can really step up your WordPress game!

To make use of the deleted_option action, you first need to register it using add_action. You can pop this code into your theme’s functions.php file or, even better, create a custom WordPress plugin. We at WePlugins always recommend creating custom plugins to avoid any hiccups during theme updates.

Sometimes, you might want to remove a registered hook. No worries, you can use remove_action to remove the deleted_option action.

Example 1: Basic Usage

Here’s a straightforward example of how you can use the deleted_option hook.

    function weplugins_execute_on_deleted_option_event($option){
       // Custom code to execute when the option is deleted.
    }
    // Add the action
    add_action("deleted_option", "weplugins_execute_on_deleted_option_event", 10, 1);
    

Example 2: Removing a Hook

Need to remove a hook callback? Here’s how you can do it:

    remove_action("deleted_option", "weplugins_execute_on_deleted_option_event", 10, 1);
    

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

Example 3: Advanced Implementation

Looking to implement something a bit more advanced? Try adding some custom functionality based on the deleted option name:

    function weplugins_advanced_deleted_option_handler($option){
        if($option === 'my_custom_option'){
            // Perform some special action
        }
    }
    add_action("deleted_option", "weplugins_advanced_deleted_option_handler", 10, 1);
    

If you need any customization or run into any issues, we’re here to help! Feel free to Contact Us for any assistance or custom development needs.