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How to use deprecated_hook_run action in WordPress

Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Sandeep Kumar Mishra
June 26, 2023
5 minutes read

Ever stumbled upon a deprecated hook in WordPress and wondered what to do? Well, you’re in the right place! Let’s dive into the deprecated_hook_run action. This particular hook is triggered when a deprecated hook is called in WordPress. To make use of this, you need to register the hook using add_action. You can place this code either in the functions.php of your active theme or, preferably, in a custom WordPress plugin. At WePlugins, we recommend the latter to ensure nothing breaks during theme updates.

Example 1: Basic Usage of deprecated_hook_run

Here’s how you can set up the deprecated_hook_run action in your WordPress site.

    function weplugins_execute_on_deprecated_hook_run_event($hook, $replacement, $version, $message){
       // Your custom code here
    }
    // Add the action
    add_action("deprecated_hook_run", "weplugins_execute_on_deprecated_hook_run_event", 10, 4);
    

Example 2: Removing a Registered Hook

If you need to remove a registered hook, you can use the remove_action function like this:

    // Remove the action
    remove_action("deprecated_hook_run", "weplugins_execute_on_deprecated_hook_run_event", 10, 4);
    

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

Example 3: Custom Functionality Using Parameters

You can utilize the parameters received in the function arguments to implement custom functionality according to your website’s needs.

    function weplugins_custom_deprecated_hook_handler($hook, $replacement, $version, $message){
       // Implement your custom functionality here
    }
    add_action("deprecated_hook_run", "weplugins_custom_deprecated_hook_handler", 20, 4);
    

The parameters required for this hook are:

  • $hook: The hook that was called.
  • $replacement: The hook that should be used as a replacement.
  • $version: The version of WordPress that deprecated the argument used.
  • $message: A message regarding the change.

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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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