What is WordPress Hook: stop_previewing_theme
The stop_previewing_theme hook is a specific WordPress hook that is used to stop the previewing of a theme on a WordPress website.
Understanding the Hook: stop_previewing_theme
The stop_previewing_theme hook is located within the WordPress theme preview process. It is triggered when a user attempts to preview a theme before activating it on their website. This hook allows developers to modify or stop the theme preview process as needed.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): stop_previewing_theme
The stop_previewing_theme hook does not accept any arguments or parameters.
Hook Doesn’t Work: stop_previewing_theme
If the stop_previewing_theme hook doesn’t work as expected, it may be due to conflicts with other plugins or themes that are also modifying the theme preview process. To troubleshoot, it is recommended to deactivate other plugins and switch to a default theme to see if the issue persists.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): stop_previewing_theme
When using the stop_previewing_theme hook, it is important to consider the impact on user experience. Disabling theme preview entirely may not be ideal for all websites, so it is recommended to provide clear messaging to users if the theme preview process is modified.
stop_previewing_theme Usage Example: stop_previewing_theme
“`php
function stop_theme_preview() {
if ( isset( $_GET[‘preview’] ) ) {
wp_redirect( home_url() );
exit;
}
}
add_action( ‘template_redirect’, ‘stop_theme_preview’ );
“`
