Developer → Hooks #

PrizeSuite provides several WordPress hooks that allow developers to extend or customize plugin behavior without modifying the core plugin files.

Using hooks ensures that customizations remain safe during plugin updates and follow WordPress development best practices.

Understanding Hooks #

WordPress uses two types of hooks:

• Actions – Allow developers to execute custom code at specific points.
• Filters – Allow developers to modify data before it is displayed or saved.

PrizeSuite integrates with the WordPress hook system to provide extension points for developers building custom functionality, integrations, or design modifications.

Example Action Hook #

The following example demonstrates how to run custom code after a giveaway entry has been created.

add_action('prizesuite_entry_created', function($entry_id, $user_id, $campaign_id) {

    // Custom logic here
    // Example: log the entry or trigger a custom notification

});

This action can be used to trigger integrations such as email notifications, analytics tracking, or external systems.

Example Filter Hook #

Filters allow developers to modify data before it is displayed. The example below modifies the giveaway button label.

add_filter('prizesuite_button_label', function($label, $campaign_id) {

    return 'Join the Giveaway';

}, 10, 2);

This filter can be used to dynamically change frontend text based on campaign conditions.

Where to Add Custom Hooks #

Custom hooks should be added in one of the following locations:

• Your theme’s functions.php file
• A custom WordPress plugin
• A site-specific functionality plugin

Avoid modifying the PrizeSuite plugin files directly, as those changes will be overwritten during updates.

Best Practices #

• Use hooks instead of editing plugin core files.
• Prefix custom functions to avoid conflicts.
• Test customizations on a staging environment before deploying.
• Document your custom code for future maintenance.

Following these practices will ensure stable and maintainable customizations when extending PrizeSuite functionality.