How to use pre_get_block_file_template filter in WordPress

Ever wondered how you can bypass WordPress queries effortlessly? The pre_get_block_file_template filter lets you do just that! Whether you’re tweaking functions.php in your theme or creating a custom plugin, this hook is your go-to. At WePlugins, we always suggest creating custom plugins to ensure your tweaks remain intact even after theme updates.

Live Examples

1. Basic Hook Implementation

In this example, we’ll define a function weplugins_modify_pre_get_block_file_template_defaults and register it using add_filter.

    function weplugins_modify_pre_get_block_file_template_defaults($block_template, $id, $template_type) { 
        // Update the $block_template variable according to your website requirements and return this variable. 
        // You can modify the $block_template variable conditionally too if you want.
        return $block_template; 
    }
    // Add the filter
    add_filter("pre_get_block_file_template", "weplugins_modify_pre_get_block_file_template_defaults", 10, 3);
    

2. Conditional Hook Usage

Here, we’ll modify the block template conditionally based on the template type.

    function weplugins_modify_pre_get_block_file_template_defaults($block_template, $id, $template_type) { 
        if ($template_type == 'wp_template') {
            // Perform specific actions for wp_template type
        }
        return $block_template; 
    }
    // Add the filter with conditional logic
    add_filter("pre_get_block_file_template", "weplugins_modify_pre_get_block_file_template_defaults", 10, 3);
    

3. Removing the Hook

Need to remove the hook? Use the example below.

    // Remove the filter
    remove_filter("pre_get_block_file_template", "weplugins_modify_pre_get_block_file_template_defaults", 10, 3);
    

Remember to provide the same callback function name, priority, and number of arguments while removing the hook callback.

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