How to use default_page_template_title filter in WordPress

Working with WordPress hooks can be quite exciting, especially when you discover how they can enhance your site’s functionality without altering the core files. The default_page_template_title filter is a nifty little tool that allows you to customize the title of the default page template shown in the drop-down menu. In this guide, we’ll walk you through some live examples to help you get the hang of it.

Example 1: Adding a Custom Title

Here’s how you can change the default title to something more specific for your website using this filter.

    function weplugins_modify_default_page_template_title($label, $context) {
        return __('My Custom Page Title', 'textdomain');
    }
    add_filter('default_page_template_title', 'weplugins_modify_default_page_template_title', 10, 2);
    

Example 2: Conditional Title Modification

Sometimes, you might want to change the title based on certain conditions. This example shows how to do just that.

    function weplugins_conditional_page_template_title($label, $context) {
        if ($context === 'meta-box') {
            return __('Meta Box Page Title', 'textdomain');
        }
        return $label;
    }
    add_filter('default_page_template_title', 'weplugins_conditional_page_template_title', 10, 2);
    

Example 3: Removing the Filter

If you ever need to remove the customization and revert back to the default behavior, here’s how you can do it.

    remove_filter('default_page_template_title', 'weplugins_conditional_page_template_title', 10, 2);
    

These examples should give you a solid starting point to start customizing your WordPress site’s page template titles. Remember, the key is to experiment and see what works best for your specific needs.

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