What is WordPress Hook: taxonomy_template
The taxonomy_template hook in WordPress is used to modify the template hierarchy for taxonomy archives. It allows developers to customize the display of taxonomy archive pages by specifying a custom template file.
Understanding the Hook: taxonomy_template
The taxonomy_template hook is located within the get_query_template() function in the WordPress template-loader.php file. It is called when WordPress is determining which template file to use for displaying a taxonomy archive.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): taxonomy_template
The taxonomy_template hook does not accept any arguments or parameters.
Hook Doesn’t Work: taxonomy_template
If the taxonomy_template hook is not working as expected, it may be due to incorrect usage or conflicts with other template files. To troubleshoot, ensure that the custom template file is correctly named and located within the theme directory. Additionally, check for any conflicting template files that may be overriding the taxonomy_template hook.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): taxonomy_template
When using the taxonomy_template hook, it is important to consider the hierarchy of template files in WordPress. Custom template files should be named according to the taxonomy being targeted, such as taxonomy-{taxonomy}.php. It is also recommended to use conditional tags within the custom template file to ensure that it only applies to the specific taxonomy archive.
taxonomy_template Usage Example: taxonomy_template
“`php
function custom_taxonomy_template( $template ) {
if ( is_tax( ‘custom_taxonomy’ ) ) {
$template = locate_template( ‘taxonomy-custom_taxonomy.php’ );
}
return $template;
}
add_filter( ‘taxonomy_template’, ‘custom_taxonomy_template’ );
“`
