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How to use post_types_to_delete_with_user filter in WordPress

Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Sandeep Kumar Mishra
January 12, 2023
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post_types_to_delete_with_user filter

Filters the list of post types to delete with a user.

apply_filters( 'post_types_to_delete_with_user', string[] $post_types_to_delete, int $id )

Description

This is filter hook , its filter the list of post types to delete with a user.
By using this hook we can delete the post and custom posts whenver a user is deleted.
Its consists of two parameters, one $post_types_to_delete ,second is $UserId.

Parameters

  • $post_types_to_delete : (string[]) Array of post types to delete.
  • $id : (int) User ID.

Live Example

To run the hook, copy the example below.

 $post_types_to_delete = apply_filters( 'post_types_to_delete_with_user', $post_types_to_delete, $id ); 
                         
if ( !empty( $post_types_to_delete ) ) { 
                         
   // everything has led up to this point... 
                         
} 
  
  
  

The following example is for adding a hook callback.

// define the post_types_to_delete_with_user callback 
function filter_post_types_to_delete_with_user( $post_types_to_delete, $id ) { 
    // make filter magic happen here... 
    return $post_types_to_delete; 
}; 
         
// add the filter 
add_filter( 'post_types_to_delete_with_user', 'filter_post_types_to_delete_with_user', 10, 2 ); 

To remove a hook callback, use the example below.

// remove the filter 
remove_filter( 'post_types_to_delete_with_user', 'filter_post_types_to_delete_with_user', 10, 2 ); 
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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