What is WordPress Hook: site_icon_meta_tags
The site_icon_meta_tags hook in WordPress is used to add custom meta tags to the head section of a website. These meta tags can include information such as the site’s icon, which is displayed in the browser tab or when a user bookmarks the site.
Understanding the Hook: site_icon_meta_tags
The site_icon_meta_tags hook is located within the header.php file of a WordPress theme. It is typically used to add meta tags related to the site’s icon, such as the link to the site’s favicon or Apple Touch icon.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): site_icon_meta_tags
The site_icon_meta_tags hook does not accept any parameters. It is simply used to add custom meta tags to the head section of the website.
Hook Doesn’t Work: site_icon_meta_tags
If the site_icon_meta_tags hook doesn’t work as expected, it may be due to a conflict with another plugin or theme function that is also adding meta tags to the head section. To troubleshoot this issue, try disabling other plugins or theme functions that may be conflicting with the site_icon_meta_tags hook.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): site_icon_meta_tags
When using the site_icon_meta_tags hook, it’s important to ensure that the meta tags being added are relevant to the site’s icon and are properly formatted. Additionally, it’s a best practice to only use this hook for adding meta tags related to the site’s icon and to use other hooks for adding different types of meta tags.
site_icon_meta_tags Usage Example: site_icon_meta_tags
“`php
function add_site_icon_meta_tags() {
echo ‘‘;
echo ‘‘;
}
add_action(‘site_icon_meta_tags’, ‘add_site_icon_meta_tags’);
“`