Captain Hooks
Captain Hooks is a WordPress plugin that provides developers with a comprehensive view of all actions, filters, and shortcodes of their environment.
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Captain Hooks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Captain Hooks stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| actions | >100 |
| admin | >100 |
| filters | >100 |
| hooks | >100 |
| shortcodes | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Captain Hooks
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Captain Hooks is a robust WordPress plugin designed to give developers an in-depth look at all the hooks available in their WordPress environment. Explore actions, filters, and shortcodes like never before!
Features
- Comprehensive Hook Listing: Easily list and search all hooks (actions and filters) across any theme or plugin installed.
- Shortcode Insight: View all shortcodes, along with their parameters.
- Code Implementation Viewer: Quickly pinpoint where the hooks and shortcodes are implemented within the code.
- Sample Codes: Not sure how to use a hook? Get code samples instantly.
- Live Mode: An advanced feature to monitor actions or filters in real-time and log all its parameters for better debugging.
Installation
To install this plugin:
1. Download the plugin zip file from the WordPress plugin repository.
2. Go to the WordPress Admin Dashboard -> Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin.
3. Click on the \”Choose file\” button and select the zip file you downloaded in step 1.
4. Click on \”Install Now\” button.
5. Once installed, click on the \”Activate Plugin\” button.
6. After activation, navigate to Tools > Captain Hooks.
7. Begin exploring the vast array of hooks and shortcodes available across all themes and plugins on your site!
Changelog
1.0.2
- Minor performance improvements
1.0.1
- Fixed: WordPress.org warnings
1.0.0
- Plugin release
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FAQ
Captain Hooks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Captain Hooks free?
Yes. Captain Hooks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Captain Hooks safe to use in 2026?
Captain Hooks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Captain Hooks?
Captain Hooks is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,710 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does Captain Hooks work with WordPress 7.1?
Captain Hooks is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Captain Hooks need?
Captain Hooks requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Captain Hooks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on March 10, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Captain Hooks?
Captain Hooks is developed and maintained by David Beja.
What are the best alternatives to Captain Hooks?
The most popular alternatives to Captain Hooks are Debug Bar Actions and Filte… (400+ installs), Debug Bar Slow Actions (200+ installs) and Advanced Bulk Actions (100+ installs).
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