When you use the save_post
hook, you may run into an infinite loop issue. This happens when you try to update the post inside the save_post
action, which re-triggers the hook endlessly.
To solve this:
-
Hook into
save_post
: Add your custom function to save the post. -
Remove the Hook Before Updating: Before calling
wp_update_post()
, temporarily unhook your function to stop it from firing again. - Re-hook After Update: Once the update is done, reattach the hook.
Final Example:
function your_custom_save_function($post_id) {
// Ensure this only runs once by unhooking
remove_action('save_post', 'your_custom_save_function');
// Update the post without triggering the save_post hook again
wp_update_post(array(
'ID' => $post_id,
'post_title' => 'Updated Title',
));
// Re-hook the save_post action to handle future saves
add_action('save_post', 'your_custom_save_function');
}
// Hook into save_post
add_action('save_post', 'your_custom_save_function');
This way, you prevent the infinite loop and ensure your updates go through smoothly.
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