How to Change WordPress Front Page Title from H2 to H4 Using a Function

To change the title of your WordPress front page from an <h2> to an <h4> tag using a function, you can use the the_title filter hook in your theme’s functions.php file. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open your theme’s functions.php file: You can access this file via the WordPress admin dashboard under Appearance > Theme Editor, or via FTP/SFTP.
2. Add the following code to functions.php:

function change_front_page_title_tag( $title, $id = null ) {
    // Check if it's the front page
    if ( is_front_page() ) {
        // Wrap the title in an <h4> tag
        $title = '<h4>' . $title . '</h4>';
    }
    return $title;
}
add_filter( 'the_title', 'change_front_page_title_tag', 10, 2 );

Explanation:

• is_front_page(): This conditional tag checks if the current page is the front page.
• the_title filter: This filter allows you to modify the title output.
• $title: The original title of the post or page.
• $id: The ID of the post or page (optional).

What This Does:

• The function checks if the current page is the front page using is_front_page().
• If it is the front page, it wraps the title in an <h4> tag.
• The modified title is then returned.

1. Save the changes: After adding the code, save the functions.php file.

Notes:

• Ensure your theme uses the_title() to display the title. If your theme uses a custom function or hardcoded HTML, this filter may not work.
• If you’re using a caching plugin, clear the cache to see the changes immediately.

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