Adding template filters

[Ninos Ego]

Hey there,
for a plugin I really need filters for modifiing the header, footer and also maybe the sidebar. ATM I cannot change the template files without changing the theme itself because of missing filters.

If you need a description why I need to replace the header and footer, it's just simple: I want to add a functionality that on some pages the header/footer is replaced by a minimal header/footer (e.g. for customers from affiliate networks, shop pages). For a plugin it's not possible without these filters. Customers are forced to modify their theme itself, which is very hard to do for non-devs.

I hope you can implement them as soon as possible (in next WP 4.8).

PS: This is not a security risk, because a plugin also can manipulate the theme itself or use filters to change the general templates (single page...).

[Ninos Ego]

template_filters_patch20170523

[Ninos Ego]

I've uploaded a patch for faster implementation. The patch is working very well and is also nice documented @matt :-)

[johnbillion]

Thanks for the ticket and the patch.

Please don't @-mention random people in your comments unless they're specifically involved. The people who need to see it will see it.

[Ninos Ego]

@johnbillion thx for fast response. I just mentioned the release leader of 4.8 because I hope that I than may get faster implemented into 4.8, sorry for that :)

[Ninos Ego]

@johnbillion Is it possible to add this ticket to v4.8 milestone? I'm very scared that implementing this small patch will take several years (several years I cannot finish my plugin). Please, this would be awesome! :)