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How to use plugin_locale filter in WordPress

Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Sandeep Kumar Mishra
March 19, 2023
5 minutes read
So, you’re diving into the world of WordPress hooks, eh? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re going to chat about the plugin_locale filter. This handy hook lets you filter a plugin’s locale. You can register it using add_filter in your theme’s functions.php or, better yet, in a custom WordPress plugin. Why? Because we all love a seamless update process, right?

Example 1: Modifying Plugin Locale

Here’s how you can use the plugin_locale filter to modify the plugin’s locale.

    function weplugins_modify_plugin_locale_defaults($locale, $domain) { 
        // Update the $locale variable as per your requirements.
        return $locale; 
    }
    // add the filter
    add_filter( "plugin_locale", "weplugins_modify_plugin_locale_defaults", 10, 2 );
    

Example 2: Conditional Locale Change

Sometimes, you might want to change the locale conditionally. Here’s how you can do it.

    function weplugins_conditional_locale_change($locale, $domain) { 
        if ($domain == 'my_text_domain') {
            $locale = 'fr_FR'; // Change locale for a specific domain
        }
        return $locale;
    }
    add_filter( "plugin_locale", "weplugins_conditional_locale_change", 10, 2 );
    

Example 3: Removing the Filter

If you need to remove a filter, use the code below. Remember to match the callback function name, priority, and number of arguments.

    remove_filter( "plugin_locale", "weplugins_modify_plugin_locale_defaults", 10, 2 );
    

If you’re having any trouble using this hook or need some customization, feel free to Contact Us. We’re here to help!

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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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