How to use edit_link action in WordPress

In the world of WordPress, hooks are like magic spells that let you modify or add functionality without editing the core files. One such hook is the edit_link action. This hook is fired after a link is updated in the database. You usually register this hook using add_action, and it can be implemented in the functions.php file of your active theme or a custom WordPress plugin. It’s always a good idea to create a custom plugin to ensure your changes aren’t lost during theme updates.

For the edit_link action, a function named execute_on_edit_link_event is defined which takes one parameter. This function is then registered using add_action. The first parameter is the hook name edit_link, the second is the function name execute_on_edit_link_event, followed by the priority and the number of arguments.

Sometimes you might need to remove a registered hook, and that’s where remove_action comes into play.

Parameters

Below is the required parameter to use this hook.

• $link_id: (int) ID of the link that was updated.

Example 1: Basic Usage of edit_link Action

Here’s a simple example demonstrating how you can utilize this hook.

    function weplugins_execute_on_edit_link_event($link_id){
        // Code to execute when the action occurs.
    }
    // Add the action
    add_action("edit_link", "weplugins_execute_on_edit_link_event", 10, 1);
    

Example 2: Removing an edit_link Action

If you need to remove a previously registered hook callback, you can do so like this.

    remove_action("edit_link", "weplugins_execute_on_edit_link_event", 10, 1);
    

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

Example 3: Advanced Custom Functionality

For more complex functionality, you can extend the function to include additional logic suited to your website’s needs.

    function weplugins_advanced_edit_link_function($link_id){
        // Advanced custom code implementation.
    }
    // Add the action
    add_action("edit_link", "weplugins_advanced_edit_link_function", 10, 1);