What is WordPress Hook: comment_post
The comment_post hook in WordPress is a specific hook that is triggered after a comment is posted on a site. It allows developers to perform actions or execute functions after a comment has been submitted.
Understanding the Hook: comment_post
The comment_post hook is located within the wp-comments-post.php file in the WordPress core. It is called after a comment has been inserted into the database but before the comment is displayed on the site.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): comment_post
The comment_post hook does not accept any arguments or parameters.
Hook Doesn’t Work: comment_post
If the comment_post hook doesn’t seem to be working, it could be due to conflicts with other plugins or themes. It’s important to check for any code that may be interfering with the hook and to deactivate plugins or switch themes to troubleshoot the issue.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): comment_post
When using the comment_post hook, it’s important to note that any actions or functions added to this hook will be executed every time a comment is posted. This should be taken into consideration to avoid unnecessary or repetitive actions.
comment_post Usage Example: comment_post
“`php
function notify_admin_on_comment( $comment_ID, $comment_approved, $commentdata ) {
if ( $comment_approved == 1 ) {
wp_mail( ‘[email protected]’, ‘New Approved Comment’, ‘A new comment has been approved on your website.’ );
}
}
add_action( ‘comment_post’, ‘notify_admin_on_comment’, 10, 3 );
“`
