How to use do_robots action in WordPress

Hey there! Let’s dive into the do_robots action in WordPress. This action is fired when the template loader determines a robots.txt request. It’s pretty handy and can be customized to fit your needs.

To use the do_robots action, you’ll need to register it using add_action. You can write this code into the functions.php of your activated theme or in a custom WordPress Plugin. We recommend creating a custom WordPress Plugin to avoid any issues when updating your WordPress Theme in the future.

Example 1: Registering the do_robots Action

Here’s how to define a function and register it using add_action. The first parameter do_robots is the name of the hook, the second parameter execute_on_do_robots_event is the function name, the third parameter is the priority, and the last is the number of arguments.

    function weplugins_execute_on_do_robots_event(){
        // Code to be executed during the do_robots action.
    }
    add_action( "do_robots", "weplugins_execute_on_do_robots_event");
    

Example 2: Removing the do_robots Action

If you ever need to remove a registered hook, you can use remove_action like this. Make sure to provide the same callback function name, priority, and number of arguments when removing the hook.

    remove_action( "do_robots", "weplugins_execute_on_do_robots_event");
    

Example 3: Leveraging Priority in do_robots Action

Sometimes, you might want to set the priority for when the hook should be executed, especially if the same hook is used multiple times.

    function weplugins_priority_do_robots_event(){
        // Code with specific priority.
    }
    add_action( "do_robots", "weplugins_priority_do_robots_event", 20);
    

If you need customization with the do_robots action or have any questions, feel free to Contact Us. We’re here to help!