Hook Locator
Hook Locator is a WordPress plugin that statically searches themes and plugins for actions, filters, and custom hooks. It shows file paths, line numbers, and code highlights for developers, maintainers, auditors, and learners investigating hook usage or conflicts.
Overview
8 featuresHook Locator sits in PulseGate's Other dev tools category. It focuses on finding and analyzing WordPress hooks across plugin and theme code without manually searching files. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress plugin and theme developers. It is available for free. It runs on the web.
Jaydip builds and maintains Hook Locator, and it first shipped in 2025. Key capabilities include hook search, static analysis, and action detection. The interface is available in English and Malayalam. It is being sunset.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- Hook search
- Static analysis
- Action detection
- Filter detection
- File paths
- Line numbers
- Code highlights
- Keyboard shortcuts
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Frequently asked questions about Hook Locator
- What does Hook Locator do?
- Hook Locator focuses on finding and analyzing WordPress hooks across plugin and theme code without manually searching files. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
- Who should use Hook Locator?
- Hook Locator is a B2B product built for wordPress plugin and theme developers.
- Is Hook Locator free?
- Yes — Hook Locator is free to use.
- What platforms does Hook Locator run on?
- Hook Locator runs on the web.
- Is Hook Locator still maintained?
- It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
- What projects are similar to Hook Locator?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WP Hooks Finder, Hooks Reference, and Another Show Hooks.WP Hooks FinderHooks ReferenceAnother Show Hooks
- Who makes Hook Locator?
- Hook Locator is developed by Jaydip.
- How long has Hook Locator been around?
- Hook Locator first shipped in 2025.
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