[Resolved] Add php code to theme

[Karim]

Hello there:)

I have a quick question.

I just learned there’s a built in “Antispam” function in WordPress which can be activated by adding this code anywhere in the theme: <?php antispambot(‘heregoesyouremail’) ?>

I tried to add this code with the code snippets plugin you mentioned in some post, but it gives an error.
My question is: can i also execute/activate this piece of code with the Hooks build in the theme? If yes, in which part would you suggest?

Or should i use a child theme? I never used a child theme before, but i know the idea of it. How does it work, can i add the code in the functions.php file and that’s it?

Hope to hear from you.

Thanks:)

Karim

[Leo]

Hi there,

What error did you get using Code Snippets? Generally that’s the best way.

Just want to make sure you won’t get the same error using other methods as well.

[Karim]

Hello Leo:)

Thanks for quick reply.

I get this error: “The snippet has been deactivated due to an error on line 1:
syntax error, unexpected end of file”

When i place the code it is like this: <?php antispambot(‘myemail’) ?>

But when i hit save and activate it gives me the above error and the php tags are gone. So it looks like this: antispambot(‘myemail’)

[Leo]

I think you have to do something like this: https://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/antispambot#Examples

[Karim]

Not sure which pieces of code i need of those. But i know you already give so much more support for something which is not your product. Respect for that:)

[Leo]

Ahh no. Looks like you just missed echo and a semicolon:

<?php
echo antispambot( 'john.doe@mysite.com' );
?>

https://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/antispambot#Default_Usage

[Tom]

I think the point of that is to make a shortcode which you can then use anywhere in your content.

That’s what they’re suggesting here: https://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/antispambot#Examples

[Karim]

Give me some more time and soon i hope i understand more of this coding stuff:)

For now, i just i think i have to resort back to using a plugin for this.

Thanks guys:)

[Author]

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