[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #2751: Placement of wp_redirect()

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#2751: Placement of wp_redirect()
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 Reporter:  milana_cap     |      Owner:
     Type:  enhancement    |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal         |  Milestone:
Component:  Developer Hub  |   Keywords:
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 It doesn't say on
 [https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/wp_redirect/ | this
 page] where in template file should wp_redirect() function be called. If
 placed in wrong place, there could be created confusion and impression
 that function doesn't work.

 So, it should be placed '''before''' get_header();

 In case page is redirected only under certain condition, it would be
 something like:
 {{{
 /**
  * Redirect only if this condition is met
  */
 if ( certain_condition ) {
         wp_redirect( $location );
         exit;
 }
 /**
  * Otherwise render the page
  */
 get_header();
 }}}

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Ticket URL: <https://meta.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/2751>
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