How to use media_upload_tabs filter in WordPress

Hey there! If you’re diving into WordPress development, understanding hooks is a must. One such hook is the media_upload_tabs filter. This filter is handy if you want to manage the tabs in the old-school media popup (yup, from the pre-3.5.0 era). Whether you’re tweaking your theme’s functions.php or crafting a custom plugin, this filter is your friend.

Example 1: Customizing Media Tabs

In this example, we modify the default media upload tabs to fit our website’s needs. It’s a simple function, but it can make a big difference!

    function weplugins_modify_media_upload_tabs_defaults($_default_tabs) { 
        // Customize the $_default_tabs as needed
        return $_default_tabs; 
    }
    // Add the filter
    add_filter("media_upload_tabs", "weplugins_modify_media_upload_tabs_defaults", 10, 1);
    

Example 2: Removing a Hook Callback

Sometimes, you need to disable a hook. Here’s how you can remove the media_upload_tabs filter callback when it’s no longer needed.

    remove_filter("media_upload_tabs", "weplugins_modify_media_upload_tabs_defaults", 10, 1);
    

Example 3: Conditional Modification

Let’s say you want to modify the media tabs only under certain conditions. This example shows you how to conditionally tweak the tabs based on your requirements.

    function weplugins_conditional_media_upload_tabs($_default_tabs) {
        if (some_condition()) {
            // Modify $_default_tabs
        }
        return $_default_tabs;
    }
    add_filter("media_upload_tabs", "weplugins_conditional_media_upload_tabs", 10, 1);
    

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