Using WordPress ‘comment_form_before_fields’ PHP action

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The comment_form_before_fields WordPress PHP action allows you to add custom content or functionality before the comment fields in the comment form, excluding the textarea.

Usage

add_action('comment_form_before_fields', 'your_custom_function');
function your_custom_function() {
    // Your custom code here
}

Parameters

  • None

More information

See WordPress Developer Resources: comment_form_before_fields

Examples

Add a custom text before the comment fields

This example adds a custom text before the comment form fields.

add_action('comment_form_before_fields', 'add_custom_text');
function add_custom_text() {
    echo '<p>Please fill out the fields below to submit your comment.</p>';
}

This example adds a consent checkbox before the comment fields, asking the user to agree to the website’s terms and conditions.

add_action('comment_form_before_fields', 'add_consent_checkbox');
function add_consent_checkbox() {
    echo '<input type="checkbox" name="consent" required> I agree to the <a href="/terms">Terms and Conditions</a><br>';
}