What is WordPress Hook: pre-flash-upload-ui
The pre-flash-upload-ui hook is a specific hook in WordPress that allows developers to modify the pre-flash upload user interface before it is displayed.
Understanding the Hook: pre-flash-upload-ui
The pre-flash-upload-ui hook is located within the media.php file in the wp-admin directory. It is called just before the Flash-based uploader UI is displayed, allowing developers to make changes or additions to the UI as needed.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): pre-flash-upload-ui
The pre-flash-upload-ui hook does not accept any parameters.
Hook Doesn’t Work: pre-flash-upload-ui
If the pre-flash-upload-ui hook doesn’t work, it may be due to conflicts with other plugins or themes that are also modifying the Flash-based uploader UI. To troubleshoot, try disabling other plugins or themes to see if the hook works as expected.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): pre-flash-upload-ui
When using the pre-flash-upload-ui hook, it’s important to note that the Flash-based uploader UI is deprecated and will be removed in future versions of WordPress. It’s recommended to use the newer HTML5-based uploader UI instead.
Usage Example: pre-flash-upload-ui
“`php
function custom_pre_flash_upload_ui() {
// Add custom code to modify the pre-flash upload UI
}
add_action(‘pre-flash-upload-ui’, ‘custom_pre_flash_upload_ui’);
“`
