How to use loginout filter in WordPress

WordPress hooks are a great way to extend functionality without touching core files. Here, let’s dive into the loginout filter hook, which filters the HTML output for the Log In/Log Out link. Imagine customizing these links for your site’s unique needs – it’s quite empowering!

To use the loginout filter, you first need to register it using add_filter. Whether you add it to your theme’s functions.php or create a custom plugin, remember that using a plugin is safer for theme updates.

Example 1: Modifying the Log In/Log Out Link

Here’s a simple example of how to modify the Log In/Log Out link. This code goes into your functions.php or a custom plugin file.

    function weplugins_modify_loginout_defaults($link) { 
        // Update the $link variable according to your website requirements.
        return $link; 
    }
    // Add the filter
    add_filter("loginout", "weplugins_modify_loginout_defaults", 10, 1);
    

Example 2: Conditional Link Customization

You can even customize the login link based on user roles or other conditions. This adds a personalized touch to the user experience.

    function weplugins_custom_loginout_link($link) {
        if (is_user_logged_in()) {
            $link = '<a href="' . wp_logout_url() . '">Custom Logout</a>';
        } else {
            $link = '<a href="' . wp_login_url() . '">Custom Login</a>';
        }
        return $link;
    }
    add_filter("loginout", "weplugins_custom_loginout_link", 10, 1);
    

Example 3: Removing the Hook

Sometimes you might want to remove a previously registered hook. Using remove_filter, you can do this easily.

    // Remove the filter
    remove_filter("loginout", "weplugins_modify_loginout_defaults", 10, 1);
    

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