[Resolved] Adding custom PHP through a Hook

[Sal C]

Hi,

I have noticed that under Hook > Settings there are 2 checkboxes – “Execute PHP” and “Execute shortcodes”.

I want to add a custom PHP code to my pages, which enables me to add a custom shortcode. Therefore, these 2 checkboxes seemed to perfectly fit my use case. However, I have been unable to successfully load my PHP through a Hook – even with these 2 checkboxes enabled. Instead, I was able to make it work through a child theme.

Could you clarify what the purpose of these 2 checkboxes is? Also, is there a way to actually execute PHP with a Hook element. It would be very useful to me because I would like the custom PHP to loaded only on select pages.

I look forward to your reply.

Best regards,

Sal

[Leo]

Hi there,

What is the code you are adding?

Usually custom PHP code needs to be added using one of these methods:
Adding PHP: https://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-php/

[Sal C]

Hi,

I can’t share it right now. It calls on an external API in order to update a shortcode.

I did use the child theme methos outlined in that article, and it worked as expected. Would it be possible to only load the PHP code I added to the child theme only on a specific page?

Thanks,

Sal

[Leo]

You will need to modify the code and use the conditional tags from WordPress:
https://codex.wordpress.org/Conditional_Tags#A_PAGE_Page

[Sal C]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Best regards,

Sal

[Leo]

No problem 🙂

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