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Hook Locator<\/strong> is a fast, developer-friendly tool to search and analyze WordPress hooks<\/strong> in any theme or plugin. Instantly find add_action<\/code>, add_filter<\/code>, do_action<\/code>, apply_filters<\/code>, and more \u2014 with file paths, line numbers, and code highlights.<\/p>\n\n

Perfect For<\/h3>\n\n
    \n
  • Plugin & theme developers <\/li>\n
  • Site maintainers debugging conflicts <\/li>\n
  • Code auditors and security reviewers <\/li>\n
  • WordPress learners exploring hook usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Why Hook Locator<\/h3>\n\n

    Unlike runtime hook capture tools, Hook Locator performs static code analysis<\/strong>, giving accurate and secure<\/strong> results without affecting performance.<\/p>\n\n

    Advanced Usage<\/h3>\n\n

    Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n
      \n
    • Ctrl\/Cmd + K<\/strong> \u2013 Focus search input <\/li>\n
    • Ctrl\/Cmd + Enter<\/strong> \u2013 Run search <\/li>\n
    • Escape<\/strong> \u2013 Clear search input <\/li>\n
    • Click snippets<\/strong> \u2013 Copy to clipboard <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Privacy<\/h3>\n\n
        \n
      • No personal data collection <\/li>\n
      • No external API requests <\/li>\n
      • No analytics, tracking, or cookies <\/li>\n
      • Admin-only usage <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Support<\/h3>\n\n

        Need help?<\/p>\n\n

          \n
        • WordPress.org support forums <\/li>\n
        • Inline documentation and tooltips in the admin panel <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Hook Locator is actively maintained and tested with the latest WordPress releases. We welcome feedback and feature requests!<\/p>\n\n\n

          Automatic<\/h3>\n\n
            \n
          1. Go to Plugins > Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n
          2. Search for Hook Locator<\/strong><\/li>\n
          3. Click Install Now<\/strong> \u2192 Activate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

            Manual<\/h3>\n\n
              \n
            1. Upload the ZIP via Plugins > Add New > Upload<\/strong><\/li>\n
            2. Activate the plugin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

              Getting Started<\/h3>\n\n

              Go to Tools > Hook Locator<\/strong> to start searching hooks.<\/p>\n\n\n

              \n

              Does this affect my site performance?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

              No! Hook Locator only runs in the WordPress admin when you actively search. There's no frontend code or background processing that affects your site's performance.<\/p><\/dd>\n

              What file types does it search?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

              Hook Locator searches only PHP files (.php) since WordPress hooks are PHP-based. It automatically skips other file types for optimal performance.<\/p><\/dd>\n

              Can I search for custom hooks?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

              Absolutely! Hook Locator finds any hook name you specify, including custom hooks created by plugins, themes, or your own code.<\/p><\/dd>\n

              Is it safe to use on production sites?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

              Yes, Hook Locator is completely safe for production use. It only reads files and never modifies any code. All operations are restricted to users with administrator privileges.<\/p><\/dd>\n

              Does it work with multisite?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

              Yes, Hook Locator works perfectly with WordPress multisite installations. Each site can use it independently to analyze their specific plugins and themes.<\/p><\/dd>\n

              Can I export the search results?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

              Currently, you can copy individual code snippets to your clipboard. Future versions may include CSV\/JSON export functionality based on user feedback.<\/p><\/dd>\n

              What's the difference from other hook plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

              Hook Locator focuses on static code analysis rather than runtime hook capture. This makes it more accurate, secure, and performant while providing deeper code insights.<\/p>\n\n<\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

              1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Initial release with full hook scanning and analysis<\/li>\n
              • Plugin and theme directory dropdowns with optgroups <\/li>\n
              • Improved code highlighting with better contrast <\/li>\n
              • Secure coding with nonce checks and sanitization <\/li>\n
              • Fully WordPress coding standards compliant (PHPCS\/WPCS) <\/li>\n
              • Optimized file scanning with smart resource management <\/li>\n
              • Professional admin UI with WordPress styling <\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Powerful WordPress hook search and analysis tool. Instantly find and analyze actions, filters, and custom hooks across all plugins and themes.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/251494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=251494"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/jdahir0789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=251494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=251494"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=251494"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=251494"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=251494"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=251494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}