The comment_form_before WordPress PHP action fires before the comment form is displayed on a post or page.
Usage
add_action('comment_form_before', 'your_custom_function');
function your_custom_function() {
// your custom code here
}
Parameters
- None
More information
See WordPress Developer Resources: comment_form_before
Examples
Add a custom message above the comment form
Display a custom message above the comment form to provide users with instructions or information.
add_action('comment_form_before', 'add_custom_message_above_comments');
function add_custom_message_above_comments() {
echo '<p><strong>Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.</strong></p>';
}
Display social sharing buttons above the comment form
Add social sharing buttons above the comment form to encourage users to share the content on social media.
add_action('comment_form_before', 'add_social_sharing_buttons');
function add_social_sharing_buttons() {
// Replace with your preferred social sharing buttons code
echo '<div class="social-sharing-buttons">Share: <a href="#">Twitter</a> | <a href="#">Facebook</a></div>';
}
Show a login prompt for logged-out users
Encourage logged-out users to log in before leaving a comment.
add_action('comment_form_before', 'display_login_prompt');
function display_login_prompt() {
if (!is_user_logged_in()) {
echo '<p><strong>Already have an account? <a href="/wp-login.php">Log in</a> to leave a comment.</strong></p>';
}
}
Display comment guidelines
Show comment guidelines or rules above the comment form to encourage appropriate comments.
add_action('comment_form_before', 'display_comment_guidelines');
function display_comment_guidelines() {
echo '<p><strong>Comment Guidelines:</strong> No spam, self-promotion, or offensive language.</p>';
}
Add a custom captcha field
Integrate a custom captcha field above the comment form to prevent spam.
add_action('comment_form_before', 'add_custom_captcha_field');
function add_custom_captcha_field() {
// Replace with your preferred captcha solution
echo '<div class="custom-captcha">Please prove you are human: <input type="text" name="custom_captcha"></div>';
}