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How to use is_protected_endpoint filter in WordPress

Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Sandeep Kumar Mishra
June 13, 2023
5 minutes read

As an Indian developer, I know the power of WordPress hooks in customizing and extending your website functionalities without touching the core code. One such hook is the is_protected_endpoint filter. It is a unique filter that allows you to define additional protected endpoints beyond what WordPress core already protects, like the admin backend and login pages. Let’s dive into how this works with some practical examples.

Example 1: Basic Implementation

This example shows how to modify the is_protected_endpoint to suit your website’s needs. Use this code in your theme’s functions.php or a custom plugin.

    function weplugins_modify_is_protected_endpoint_defaults($is_protected_endpoint) {
        // Customize the $is_protected_endpoint as needed.
        return $is_protected_endpoint;
    }
    add_filter("is_protected_endpoint", "weplugins_modify_is_protected_endpoint_defaults", 10, 1);
    

Example 2: Conditional Modification

Here, we conditionally change the is_protected_endpoint based on specific criteria.

    function weplugins_conditionally_modify_protected_endpoint($is_protected_endpoint) {
        if ( some_condition() ) {
            $is_protected_endpoint = true;
        }
        return $is_protected_endpoint;
    }
    add_filter("is_protected_endpoint", "weplugins_conditionally_modify_protected_endpoint", 10, 1);
    

Example 3: Removing the Hook

Sometimes, you may need to remove a filter if it’s no longer required or conflicts with other functionalities. Here’s how you can do it:

    remove_filter("is_protected_endpoint", "weplugins_modify_is_protected_endpoint_defaults", 10, 1);
    

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

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Sandeep Kumar Mishra

Sandeep Kumar Mishra

Sandeep Kumar Mishra writes about WordPress and Artificial Intelligence, offering tips and guides to help you master your website and stay updated with the latest tech trends.

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