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What Is a Hook in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 7:46 pm

In WooCommerce, a hook is a piece of code that allows you to change how the software works. Hooks give you the ability to add or remove functionality from your site without having to edit the core code.

There are two types of hooks in WooCommerce:

1. Action hooks
2. Filter hooks

Action hooks allow you to add or remove functionality from your site by calling a function when a certain event occurs. For example, you can use an action hook to add a “Buy Now” button to your product pages.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that the “What is a Hook in WooCommerce?” article on the WooCommerce website may contain outdated information. Hooks are no longer used in WooCommerce and have been replaced by Filters and Actions.

Filter hooks allow you to modify data before it is displayed on your site. For example, you can use a filter hook to change the currency symbol that is displayed on your product pages.

You can use WooCommerce hooks to make small changes to your site or completely customize it. The choice is up to you!

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.