What is WordPress Hook: notify_post_author
The notify_post_author hook in WordPress is used to send a notification to the post author when a new comment is added to their post.
Understanding the Hook: notify_post_author
The notify_post_author hook is located within the WordPress comment system. When a new comment is added to a post, this hook triggers the notification process for the post author.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): notify_post_author
The notify_post_author hook does not accept any arguments or parameters.
Hook Doesn’t Work: notify_post_author
If the notify_post_author hook is not working, it could be due to a conflict with another plugin or theme function. It is recommended to deactivate other plugins and switch to a default theme to troubleshoot the issue.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): notify_post_author
When using the notify_post_author hook, it is important to consider the frequency of notifications to avoid overwhelming the post author. Additionally, it is recommended to provide an option for the post author to opt out of receiving these notifications.
Usage Example: notify_post_author
“`php
function notify_post_author_on_comment( $comment_id ) {
$comment = get_comment( $comment_id );
$post = get_post( $comment->comment_post_ID );
$author_email = get_the_author_meta( ‘user_email’, $post->post_author );
$subject = ‘New comment on your post’;
$message = ‘A new comment has been added to your post: ‘ . $post->post_title;
wp_mail( $author_email, $subject, $message );
}
add_action( ‘notify_post_author’, ‘notify_post_author_on_comment’ );
“`
