Description

Hooks is an add-on that adds a custom hook creation screen to OceanWP, allowing you to insert HTML, shortcodes, and PHP snippets at specific points in the theme, such as areas before or after the content, header, and footer. It is designed for those who need to place banners, notices, tracking scripts, or reusable blocks without editing child theme files, keeping customization centralized in the WordPress dashboard.

Key Features of Hooks

  • Custom hooks
    Creates content linked to specific positions in the OceanWP theme.
  • PHP support
    Allows code snippets to run within hook points.
  • HTML and shortcodes
    Inserts custom markup and shortcodes into strategic layout areas.
  • Display conditions
    Controls where each hook appears within the website pages.
  • Dashboard management
    Centralizes custom blocks in an administrative interface.

Benefits of Hooks

  • Less manual editing
    Reduces direct changes to theme or child theme files.
  • Precise customization
    Positions content in specific areas without changing the entire layout.
  • More organized workflow
    Keeps scripts, notices, and reusable blocks in one place.
  • More visual control
    Makes it easier to make targeted adjustments to pages, posts, and OceanWP structures.

Who Is Hooks Recommended For?

  • Those who already use OceanWP and want to insert custom content at points in the theme.
  • You, if you need to add scripts, notices, or banners without manually editing PHP files.
  • Those who build custom websites and want to control blocks by position and context.

How to Download Hooks

Hooks is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the .zip, and activate it. After activation, use the WordPress dashboard to configure hooks in OceanWP.

Hooks works as a practical customization layer for projects based on OceanWP, especially when small content snippets need to be placed in recurring theme positions. Instead of spreading adjustments across PHP files, the add-on centralizes these insertion points in the admin area, making maintenance, block reuse, and control over what appears in each website area easier.

Frequently asked questions

Is OceanWP Hooks GPL-licensed?

Yes. OceanWP Hooks is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use OceanWP Hooks on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install OceanWP Hooks on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does OceanWP Hooks cost at Ultrapack?

OceanWP Hooks costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does OceanWP Hooks include updates?

Yes. The current version of OceanWP Hooks is 2.2.0, published at Ultrapack on Sep 14, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is OceanWP Hooks scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of OceanWP Hooks goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin OceanWP Hooks?

Requires WordPress 5.6 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.