How to use embed_googlevideo filter in WordPress

Let’s dive into the world of WordPress hooks, specifically the embed_googlevideo filter. This little gem allows you to modify the Google Video embed output. It’s super handy when you want to customize how Google Videos appear on your site.

To get started with the embed_googlevideo filter, you’ll need to register it using the add_filter function. You can do this in your theme’s functions.php file or, even better, in a custom WordPress plugin. At WePlugins, we always recommend creating a custom plugin to keep your modifications safe during theme updates.

Example 1: Modify Embed Default Output

This example demonstrates how to modify the default output of the Google Video embed using the embed_googlevideo filter.

    function weplugins_modify_embed_googlevideo_defaults($html, $matches, $attr, $url, $rawattr) { 
        // Update the $html variable according to your website requirements
        // You can modify the $html variable conditionally too if you want.
        return $html; 
    }
    // add the filter
    add_filter( "embed_googlevideo", "weplugins_modify_embed_googlevideo_defaults", 10, 5 );
    

Example 2: Removing a Hook Callback

Sometimes, you need to remove a previously registered hook. Here’s how to do it with the embed_googlevideo filter.

    // remove the filter
    remove_filter( "embed_googlevideo", "weplugins_modify_embed_googlevideo_defaults", 10, 5 );
    

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

Example 3: Applying the Embed Filter

Here’s how you can apply the embed_googlevideo filter in your WordPress setup.

    apply_filters( 'embed_googlevideo', string $html, array $matches, array $attr, string $url, array $rawattr );