pre_get_document_title is a WordPress PHP filter that allows you to modify the document title before it’s generated.
Usage
add_filter('pre_get_document_title', 'your_custom_function');
function your_custom_function($title) {
// your custom code here
return $title;
}
Parameters
- $title (string) – The document title. Default empty string.
More information
See WordPress Developer Resources: pre_get_document_title
Examples
Add a custom prefix to the document title
This example adds a custom prefix “My Site – ” to the document title.
add_filter('pre_get_document_title', 'add_custom_title_prefix');
function add_custom_title_prefix($title) {
$title = "My Site - " . $title;
return $title;
}
Set a custom document title for a specific page
This example sets a custom document title for a specific page with ID 42.
add_filter('pre_get_document_title', 'set_specific_page_title');
function set_specific_page_title($title) {
if (is_page(42)) {
$title = 'Custom Title for Page 42';
}
return $title;
}
Append a custom suffix to the document title
This example adds a custom suffix ” – Powered by Awesome” to the document title.
add_filter('pre_get_document_title', 'add_custom_title_suffix');
function add_custom_title_suffix($title) {
$title .= " - Powered by Awesome";
return $title;
}
Set a custom title for 404 error pages
This example sets a custom document title for 404 error pages.
add_filter('pre_get_document_title', 'set_custom_title_for_404');
function set_custom_title_for_404($title) {
if (is_404()) {
$title = "Oops! Page Not Found";
}
return $title;
}
Replace the document title with the site tagline
This example replaces the document title with the site tagline.
add_filter('pre_get_document_title', 'replace_title_with_tagline');
function replace_title_with_tagline($title) {
$title = get_bloginfo('description');
return $title;
}