apply_filters( 'pre_comment_approved', bool|string|WP_Error $approved, array $commentdata )

Filters a comment’s approval status before it is set.

Parameters

$approved

(bool|string|WP_Error) The approval status. Accepts 1, 0, 'spam' or WP_Error.

$commentdata

(array) Comment data.

Source

File: wp-includes/comment.php

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Used By

Used By
Used By Description
wp-includes/comment.php: wp_allow_comment()

Validates whether this comment is allowed to be made.

Changelog

Changelog
Version Description
WP-4.9.0 Returning a WP_Error value from the filter will shortcircuit comment insertion and allow skipping further processing.
WP-2.1.0 Introduced.