widget_text WordPress Filter Hook
The widget_text hook is one of the most versatile hooks in WordPress. It allows you to add content to your sidebar widgets without having to write any code. You can use HTML, shortcodes, and even embed videos and images.
apply_filters( 'widget_text', string $text , array $instance , WP_Widget_Text|WP_Widget_Custom_HTML $widget ) #
Filters the content of the Text widget.
Parameters
- $text
(string)The widget content.
- $instance
(array)Array of settings for the current widget.
- $widget
(WP_Widget_Text|WP_Widget_Custom_HTML)Current text or HTML widget instance.
More Information
May also apply to some third party widgets as well. This filter hook can be used to replace any text within sidebar widgets.
Source
Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 4.8.1 | The $widget param may now be a WP_Widget_Custom_HTML object in addition to a WP_Widget_Text object. |
| 4.4.0 | Added the $widget parameter. |
| 2.3.0 | Introduced. |