What is WordPress Hook: comment_notification_text
The comment_notification_text hook in WordPress is used to modify the text of the notification email sent to the site administrator when a new comment is posted on the website.
Understanding the Hook: comment_notification_text
The comment_notification_text hook is located within the wp_notify_postauthor() function in the WordPress core. This function is responsible for sending the email notification to the site administrator when a new comment is submitted. By using the comment_notification_text hook, developers can modify the content of the notification email before it is sent.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): comment_notification_text
The comment_notification_text hook does not accept any parameters. Developers can directly modify the text of the notification email within the callback function attached to this hook.
Hook Doesn’t Work: comment_notification_text
If the comment_notification_text hook doesn’t seem to be working, it could be due to the callback function not being properly added to the hook. Developers should double-check the function they have created to modify the notification text and ensure that it is correctly attached to the comment_notification_text hook.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): comment_notification_text
When using the comment_notification_text hook, developers should be mindful of the content and tone of the notification email. It’s important to provide relevant information about the new comment while maintaining a professional and courteous tone in the email.
Usage Example: comment_notification_text
“`php
function modify_comment_notification_text( $notify_message, $comment_id ) {
// Modify the content of the notification email
$notify_message .= “Custom text added to the notification email.”;
return $notify_message;
}
add_filter( ‘comment_notification_text’, ‘modify_comment_notification_text’, 10, 2 );
“`
