Description: I am developing a custom feature for a WordPress site that integrates with the wpDiscuz plugin. The goal is to add inline feedback forms to each paragraph of a post using the wpdiscuz-feedback shortcode. While the shortcode works correctly when used directly in post content, it does not function properly when invoked programmatically through my custom function addInlineFeedbackToParagraphs.
function addInlineFeedbackToParagraphs($content) {
global $post;
// Ensure this only applies to single post views where comments are open
if (!is_single() || !comments_open($post->ID)) {
return $content;
}
// Split content by paragraphs
$paragraphs = explode('</p>', $content);
foreach ($paragraphs as $index => $paragraph) {
if (trim($paragraph)) {
// Create a unique ID for each paragraph
$unique_id = 'inline-' . $post->ID . '-' . $index;
// Wrap each paragraph with wpDiscuz feedback shortcode
$paragraphs[$index] = '[wpdiscuz-feedback id="' . $unique_id . '" question="Please leave a feedback on this" opened="0"]' . $paragraph . '</p>[/wpdiscuz-feedback]';
}
}
// Reassemble the content
return implode('', $paragraphs);
}
// Hook the function to 'the_content' filter
add_filter('the_content', 'addInlineFeedbackToParagraphs');
Problem Details
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Function Behavior:
- The
addInlineFeedbackToParagraphsfunction is designed to wrap each paragraph in a post with thewpdiscuz-feedbackshortcode to display a feedback form for each paragraph. - The function is hooked to
the_contentfilter and iterates through each paragraph, applying the shortcode dynamically usingdo_shortcode().
- The
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Observations from Debugging:
- The function executes correctly and iterates through the paragraphs.
- The
wpdiscuz-feedbackshortcode is applied successfully when added manually to post content but fails when invoked viado_shortcode()within my function. - The error log shows repeated messages of "No feedback form applied for paragraph X", indicating the shortcode is not processed as expected when dynamically inserted.
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Debugging Steps Taken:
- Verified that the conditions to apply the shortcode (
wpDiscuzloaded, comments open, user permissions) are correctly met. - Confirmed that
do_shortcode()is correctly invoked and returns the expected content format. - Checked for potential conflicts with multiple hooks or filters, ensuring the function only runs during the main query.
- Added extensive logging to track each step and outcome within the
addInlineFeedbackToParagraphsfunction.
- Verified that the conditions to apply the shortcode (
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Potential Causes Considered:
- Plugin settings or configuration preventing dynamic shortcode processing.
- A bug or limitation in the
wpdiscuz-feedbackshortcode when used programmatically versus manually. - Conflict with another filter or plugin interfering with the
the_contentfilter ordo_shortcode()processing.
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Request for Assistance:
- Guidance on whether the
wpdiscuz-feedbackshortcode supports dynamic execution viado_shortcode()in custom functions. - Any known limitations, conflicts, or alternative methods to achieve inline feedback functionality for each paragraph.
- Suggestions for debugging steps or configurations to check that may resolve this issue.
- Guidance on whether the
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