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Hook Locator is a fast, developer-friendly tool to search and analyze WordPress hooks in any theme or plugin. Instantly find add_action, add_filter, do_action, apply_filters, and more — with file paths, line numbers, and code highlights.
Perfect For
- Plugin & theme developers
- Site maintainers debugging conflicts
- Code auditors and security reviewers
- WordPress learners exploring hook usage
Why Hook Locator
Unlike runtime hook capture tools, Hook Locator performs static code analysis, giving accurate and secure results without affecting performance.
Advanced Usage
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl/Cmd + K – Focus search input
- Ctrl/Cmd + Enter – Run search
- Escape – Clear search input
- Click snippets – Copy to clipboard
Privacy
- No personal data collection
- No external API requests
- No analytics, tracking, or cookies
- Admin-only usage
Support
Need help?
- WordPress.org support forums
- Inline documentation and tooltips in the admin panel
Hook Locator is actively maintained and tested with the latest WordPress releases. We welcome feedback and feature requests!
Screenshots
Main Search Interface – Modern search form with plugin/theme selection
Search Results – Table view with file names, line numbers, and hook types
Code Analysis – Highlighted view of hook usage in context