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<p><strong>Hook Locator</strong> is a fast, developer-friendly tool to <strong>search and analyze WordPress hooks</strong> in any theme or plugin. Instantly find <code>add_action</code>, <code>add_filter</code>, <code>do_action</code>, <code>apply_filters</code>, and more — with file paths, line numbers, and code highlights.</p>
<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Plugin & theme developers  </li>
<li>Site maintainers debugging conflicts  </li>
<li>Code auditors and security reviewers  </li>
<li>WordPress learners exploring hook usage</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why Hook Locator</h3>
<p>Unlike runtime hook capture tools, Hook Locator performs <strong>static code analysis</strong>, giving <strong>accurate and secure</strong> results without affecting performance.</p>
<h3>Advanced Usage</h3>
<h3>Keyboard Shortcuts</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Ctrl/Cmd + K</strong> – Focus search input  </li>
<li><strong>Ctrl/Cmd + Enter</strong> – Run search  </li>
<li><strong>Escape</strong> – Clear search input  </li>
<li><strong>Click snippets</strong> – Copy to clipboard  </li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<ul>
<li>No personal data collection  </li>
<li>No external API requests  </li>
<li>No analytics, tracking, or cookies  </li>
<li>Admin-only usage  </li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Need help?</p>
<ul>
<li>WordPress.org support forums  </li>
<li>Inline documentation and tooltips in the admin panel  </li>
</ul>
<p>Hook Locator is actively maintained and tested with the latest WordPress releases. We welcome feedback and feature requests!</p>


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