What is WordPress Hook: auto_plugin_update_send_email
The auto_plugin_update_send_email hook is a specific hook within WordPress that allows developers to customize the email notifications sent when a plugin is automatically updated.
Understanding the Hook: auto_plugin_update_send_email
The auto_plugin_update_send_email hook is located within the wp-includes/update.php file and is triggered when a plugin is automatically updated. This hook provides developers with the ability to modify the email content or add additional recipients for the update notification.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): auto_plugin_update_send_email
The auto_plugin_update_send_email hook does not accept any arguments or parameters.
Hook Doesn’t Work: auto_plugin_update_send_email
If the auto_plugin_update_send_email hook doesn’t work as expected, it may be due to conflicts with other plugins or themes that are also modifying the update notification emails. To troubleshoot, developers should deactivate other plugins and switch to a default theme to see if the issue persists.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): auto_plugin_update_send_email
When using the auto_plugin_update_send_email hook, it’s important to consider the impact of modifying the update notification emails. Developers should ensure that any changes made are in line with best practices for email communication and do not violate any spam regulations.
auto_plugin_update_send_email Usage Example: auto_plugin_update_send_email
“`php
function custom_plugin_update_email( $email, $type, $plugin ) {
// Add additional recipients for update notification
$additional_recipients = array( ‘[email protected]’, ‘[email protected]’ );
$email[‘to’] .= ‘,’ . implode( ‘,’, $additional_recipients );
return $email;
}
add_filter( ‘auto_plugin_update_send_email’, ‘custom_plugin_update_email’, 10, 3 );
“`
