How to use embed_html filter in WordPress

As a WordPress developer, you know that hooks are an integral part of customizing and enhancing your website. Today, we’re diving into the embed_html filter, which allows you to modify the embed HTML output for a given post. Whether you’re tweaking your theme or building a custom plugin, understanding this hook will open up a world of possibilities!

Example 1: Basic Embed HTML Modification

In this example, we’ll demonstrate how to modify the default embed HTML to suit your website’s needs. We’ll define a function and register it with the embed_html filter.

    function weplugins_modify_embed_html_defaults($output, $post, $width, $height) { 
        // Update the $output variable according to your website requirements.
        return $output; 
    }
    add_filter("embed_html", "weplugins_modify_embed_html_defaults", 10, 4);
    

Example 2: Conditional Embed HTML

This example showcases how to conditionally modify the embed HTML based on certain conditions, such as post type or category.

    function weplugins_conditional_embed_html($output, $post, $width, $height) {
        if ($post->post_type == 'video') {
            // Modify the $output specifically for video post types.
        }
        return $output;
    }
    add_filter("embed_html", "weplugins_conditional_embed_html", 10, 4);
    

Example 3: Removing a Hook Callback

Sometimes you may need to remove a previously registered hook callback. Here’s how you can do it:

    remove_filter("embed_html", "weplugins_modify_embed_html_defaults", 10, 4);
    

Ensure that the callback function name, priority, and number of arguments match when removing the hook.

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