Some users would like to exclude certain categories from the posts page. This can be done with the following PHP snippet:
add_filter('pre_get_posts', 'excludeCat');
function excludeCat($query) {
if ( $query->is_home ) {
$query->set('cat', '-3,-5,-23');
}
return $query;
}
Simply add your category IDs in there instead of the 3, 5 and 23 (examples) and keep the minuses in there.
Some users would like to hide the secondary navigation from unregistered visitors and display to logged in users only. This can be done with the following PHP snippet:
add_filter( 'has_nav_menu', 'tu_disable_secondary_nav_logged_out', 10, 2 );
function tu_disable_secondary_nav_logged_out( $has_nav_menu, $location ) {
if ( 'secondary' === $location && ! is_user_logged_in() ) {
return false;
}
return $has_nav_menu;
}
The generate_hooks_execute_php allows you to overwrite DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT and execute PHP within the Hooks Element.
However, it is recommended that if DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT is defined, then you should disable PHP execution in Hooks Element. Likewise, if you disable PHP execution in Hooks Element, you should define DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT as well.
If you do wish to overwrite it for some reason, add the following PHP snippet:
add_filter( 'generate_hooks_execute_php', '__return_true' );
GeneratePress uses the WordPress Hooks API to insert actions throughout the theme.
This allows us to 「hook」 our own custom code into various areas of the theme without changing core files.
You can see all of the available hooks in GeneratePress here.
The Hooks add-on makes it easier for you to add content into many of the main hooks without the need to write any PHP.
To find the Hooks area, go to Appearance > GP Hooks.
If you need a visual reference of where these hooks are located, check out this page.
Execute PHP
If you』ve added PHP into your hook, you must check the Execute PHP checkbox in order for it to work.
Disable Hook
If you need to, you can check the Disable Hook option to stop the hook from inserting into the page.
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Receiving this error?:
The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.
Plugin install failed.
You』re most likely trying to install the free theme (generatepress.zip) as a plugin.
Instead, head over to your account and download GP Premium (gp-premium.zip), then install it as a plugin.
Check out this article to learn more on how to install GP Premium.
When you purchase GP Premium, you may assume that it』s a theme which you need to install via the 「Themes」 area of your WordPress Dashboard. Doing so will result in an error telling you that the theme is missing the style.css stylesheet.
This is happening because GP Premium is actually a plugin.
This means you need to upload it through the 「Plugins」 area of the Dashboard.
For step by step instructions on how to install GP Premium, check out this article.
The option_generate_menu_plus_settings filter allows you to filter the options in our Menu Plus add-on.
These options are all available in the customizer. The filters allow you to change the setting under certain conditions.
Available Options
Return Value
mobile_menu_label
Set the text of your mobile menu label.
'My custom mobile menu label'
sticky_menu
Activate or disable sticky navigation.
'mobile' //mobile only
'desktop' //desktop only
'true' //both
'false' //disable
sticky_menu_logo
The URL to your navigation logo.
'URL to image'
sticky_menu_effect
Set the sticky navigation transition.
'fade'
'slide'
'none'
auto_hide_sticky
Hide the sticky navigation unless you』re scrolling up towards the top of the site.
'true'
'false'
sticky_menu_logo_position
Set the navigation logo position.
'sticky-menu' //Sticky only
'menu' //Sticky + static
'regular-menu' //Static only
mobile_header
Activate or disable the mobile header.
'disable'
'enable'
mobile_header_sticky
Activate or disable the sticky mobile header.
'disable'
'enable'
mobile_header_auto_hide_sticky
Hide the sticky mobile header unless you』re scrolling up towards the top of the site.
'true'
'false'
slideout_menu
Activate or disable slideout navigation.
'mobile' //Mobile only
'desktop' //Desktop only
'both' //On
'false'//Off
slideout_menu_side
Set the side which the slideout navigation opens from.
'left'
'right'
Example
If we want to use different settings for static home page:
add_filter( 'option_generate_menu_plus_settings','lh_custom_homepage_menu_plus_settings' );
function lh_custom_homepage_menu_plus_settings( $options ) {
if ( is_front_page() ) {
$options['mobile_menu_label'] = 'Home Page Toggle Text';
$options['sticky_menu'] = 'off';
$options['mobile_header'] = 'enable';
$options[『mobile_header_sticky』] = 'enable';
$options[『mobile_header_auto_hide_sticky』] = 'false';
}
return $options;
}
The generate_before_comments_container hook appears before the .comments-area element.
Usage
Please refer to the Using Hooks article to learn how to use this hook.
The generate_after_footer hook appears after the .site-footer element.
Usage
Please refer to the Using Hooks article to learn how to use this hook.
