How to use load-pagenow action in WordPress

So, you’re diving into the world of WordPress hooks, huh? Great choice! Today, we’re talking about the load-pagenow action. This little hook is your gateway to executing code on core screens. Whether you’re tweaking your theme’s functions.php or crafting a custom plugin, mastering this hook will give you some serious WordPress wizardry.

Example 1: Basic Usage of load-pagenow

Here’s how you can get started with the load-pagenow action. This example shows you how to execute a function when this action fires:

    function weplugins_execute_on_load_pagenow_event() {
        // Your custom code here
    }
    add_action( "load-pagenow", "weplugins_execute_on_load_pagenow_event" );
    

Example 2: Removing the load-pagenow Action

At times, you may want to remove this action. Check out the example below to see how it’s done:

    remove_action( "load-pagenow", "weplugins_execute_on_load_pagenow_event" );
    

Just remember, you must provide the same callback function name, priority, and number of arguments to successfully remove the hook.

Example 3: Using load-{$pagenow} with Dynamic Values

Want to make your hook even more dynamic? You can use the load-{$pagenow} pattern to target specific pages:

    do_action( "load-{$pagenow}" );
    

This allows you to execute code conditionally based on the current page being loaded.

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