What is WordPress Hook: plugins_auto_update_enabled
The plugins_auto_update_enabled hook is a specific WordPress hook that allows developers to control whether automatic updates for plugins are enabled or disabled.
Understanding the Hook: plugins_auto_update_enabled
The plugins_auto_update_enabled hook is located within the update_option function in WordPress. This hook is called when WordPress checks for updates and allows developers to modify the automatic update behavior for plugins.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): plugins_auto_update_enabled
The plugins_auto_update_enabled hook accepts a single parameter, $enabled, which is a boolean value indicating whether automatic updates for plugins are enabled (true) or disabled (false).
Hook Doesn’t Work: plugins_auto_update_enabled
If the plugins_auto_update_enabled hook doesn’t work as expected, it may be due to conflicts with other plugins or themes that also modify the automatic update behavior. It is recommended to deactivate other plugins and switch to a default theme to troubleshoot the issue.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): plugins_auto_update_enabled
When using the plugins_auto_update_enabled hook, it is important to consider the potential security implications of enabling or disabling automatic updates for plugins. It is generally recommended to keep automatic updates enabled to ensure that plugins are always up to date with the latest security patches.
Usage Example: plugins_auto_update_enabled
“`php
function disable_plugin_auto_update( $enabled ) {
return false;
}
add_filter( ‘plugins_auto_update_enabled’, ‘disable_plugin_auto_update’ );
“`
In this example, the plugins_auto_update_enabled hook is used to disable automatic updates for plugins by returning false.
