How to use get_edit_comment_link filter in WordPress

Welcome to the world of WordPress hooks! If you’re an Indian developer like me, you’ll know how important these hooks are in customizing and extending WordPress functionality. Today, we are diving into the get_edit_comment_link filter. This filter is super handy when you need to modify the comment edit link in your WordPress site.

To use the get_edit_comment_link filter, you first need to register it using add_filter. You can add this code to your theme’s functions.php file or better yet, use a custom WordPress Plugin. Why? Because custom plugins ensure your modifications stay intact even after theme updates. At WePlugins, we always recommend creating a custom plugin for such tasks.

Here’s a quick overview of the parameters:

• $location: (string) The edit link.

Example 1: Modifying the Comment Edit Link

Below is an example of how you can use this hook.

    function weplugins_modify_get_edit_comment_link_defaults($location) { 
        // Update the $location variable according to your website requirements and return this variable.
        // You can modify the $location variable conditionally too if you want.
        return $location; 
    }
    // add the filter
    add_filter("get_edit_comment_link", "weplugins_modify_get_edit_comment_link_defaults", 10, 1);
    

Example 2: Removing the Hook Callback

To remove a hook callback, use the example below.

    remove_filter("get_edit_comment_link", "weplugins_modify_get_edit_comment_link_defaults", 10, 1);
    

Please ensure you provide the same callback function name, priority, and number of arguments while removing the hook callback.

Example 3: Advanced Usage with Conditions

Suppose you want to change the edit link only for certain post types or user roles, you can extend the function as follows:

    function weplugins_advanced_modify_get_edit_comment_link($location) { 
        if (is_user_logged_in() && current_user_can('edit_posts')) {
            // Modify $location for specific conditions
            $location = add_query_arg('custom_arg', 'value', $location);
        }
        return $location;
    }
    add_filter("get_edit_comment_link", "weplugins_advanced_modify_get_edit_comment_link", 10, 1);
    

Contact Us

If you’re having any trouble using this hook or need further customization, feel free to contact us. Our team at WePlugins is always ready to assist you!