Filter uncanny-automator

automator_date_format

Filters the default date format used throughout the Automator plugin, allowing customization of how dates are displayed.

add_filter( 'automator_date_format', $callback, 10, 1 );

Description

Allows developers to customize the default date format used throughout the plugin. This filter fires when the plugin needs to retrieve its standard date format. Developers can use this to change the output of dates to match their specific needs or theme.

Usage

add_filter( 'automator_date_format', 'your_function_name', 10, 1 );

Return Value

The filtered value.

Examples

// Change the date format to a more concise YYYY-MM-DD format.
add_filter( 'automator_date_format', 'my_custom_automator_date_format', 10, 1 );
function my_custom_automator_date_format( $default_format ) {
	// If the default format is the standard 'F j, Y', override it.
	if ( 'F j, Y' === $default_format ) {
		return 'Y-m-d';
	}
	// Otherwise, return the format provided by other filters.
	return $default_format;
}

Placement

This code should be placed in the functions.php file of your active theme, a custom plugin, or using a code snippets plugin.

Source Code

src/core/class-utilities.php:187

public static function automator_get_date_format() {
		return apply_filters( 'automator_date_format', 'F j, Y' );
	}