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How to use post_playlist filter in WordPress

Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Sandeep Kumar Mishra
November 10, 2022
5 minutes read

Ever wondered how you can tweak the playlist output in WordPress? The post_playlist filter hook is your answer. This hook lets you modify the playlist output as per your needs. Let’s dive into it!

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post_playlist filter

Filters the playlist output.

apply_filters( 'post_playlist', string $output, array $attr, int $instance )

Description

This is a filter hook which is used to filter the playlist output. Returning a non-empty value from the filter will short-circuit the generation of the default playlist output, returning the passed value instead.

Parameters

  • $output : (string) Playlist output. Default empty.
  • $attr : (array) An array of shortcode attributes.
  • $instance : (int) Unique numeric ID of this playlist shortcode instance.

Live Example

Example 1: Custom Playlist Output

Passing a non-empty value to the filter will short-circuit the default output.

function weplugins_custom_playlist( $output, $attr, $instance ) {
    if ( 'false' == $attr['images'] || 'video' == $attr['type'] ) {
        // Custom logic here
    }
    return $output;
}
add_filter( 'post_playlist', 'weplugins_custom_playlist', 10, 3 );

Example 2: Running the Hook

To run the hook, copy the example below.

$var = apply_filters( 'post_playlist', $var, $attr, $instance ); 
if ( !empty( $var ) ) { 
    // everything has led up to this point... 
}

Example 3: Adding and Removing Hook Callback

The following example is for adding a hook callback.

// define the post_playlist callback 
function weplugins_filter_post_playlist( $var, $attr, $instance ) { 
    // make filter magic happen here... 
    return $var; 
}; 
add_filter( 'post_playlist', 'weplugins_filter_post_playlist', 10, 3 );

To remove a hook callback, use the example below.

remove_filter( 'post_playlist', 'weplugins_filter_post_playlist', 10, 3 ); 

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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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