[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #19682: Add hook before_switch_theme to the switch_theme function

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#19682: Add hook before_switch_theme to the switch_theme function
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 Reporter:  griffinjt        |      Owner:
     Type:  feature request  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Themes           |    Version:  3.3
 Severity:  minor            |   Keywords:  has-patch needs-testing
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 There should be another hook in the switch_theme function that occurs
 before the previous theme is switched but during the switch theme process.
 The current switch_theme action hook occurs after the new theme has been
 activated, which takes away the ability to reference data from the
 previous theme. The are many use-cases that would warrant such a hook, but
 one in particular is a theme deactivating plugins specific to that theme
 (as there would be no use for them once the them has been switched). You
 can always reference the page and $_GET action, but a hook would be easier
 to work with in my opinion.

 I've suggested the name before_switch_theme, but it could be something
 else. Just as long as it occurs during the switch theme process but before
 the current theme is replaced.

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