What is WordPress Hook: comment_form_top
The comment_form_top hook is a specific hook in WordPress that allows developers to add content or functionality at the top of the comment form on a post or page.
Understanding the Hook: comment_form_top
The comment_form_top hook is located within the comment_form() function in WordPress. It is called right before the comment form is displayed on the front end of the website.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): comment_form_top
The comment_form_top hook does not accept any arguments or parameters.
Hook Doesn’t Work: comment_form_top
If the comment_form_top hook doesn’t seem to be working, it could be due to a few reasons. First, ensure that the hook is being added correctly in the theme’s functions.php file or a custom plugin. Additionally, check for any conflicts with other plugins or themes that may be affecting the hook’s functionality.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): comment_form_top
When using the comment_form_top hook, it’s important to note that any content or functionality added here will be displayed at the top of the comment form for all posts and pages. It’s best to use this hook for universal elements that should appear consistently across the site’s comment forms.
comment_form_top Usage Example: comment_form_top
“`php
function add_custom_content_to_comment_form_top() {
echo ‘
Custom content at the top of the comment form
‘;
}
add_action( ‘comment_form_top’, ‘add_custom_content_to_comment_form_top’ );
“`
