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<?php
/**
 * The plugin API is located in this file, which allows for creating actions
 * and filters and hooking functions, and methods. The functions or methods will
 * then be run when the action or filter is called.
 *
 * The API callback examples reference functions, but can be methods of classes.
 * To hook methods, you'll need to pass an array one of two ways.
 *
 * Any of the syntaxes explained in the PHP documentation for the
 * {@link https://www.php.net/manual/en/language.pseudo-types.php#language.types.callback 'callback'}
 * type are valid.
 *
 * Also see the {@link https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/ Plugin API} for
 * more information and examples on how to use a lot of these functions.
 *
 * This file should have no external dependencies.
 *
 * @package WordPress
 * @subpackage Plugin
 * @since 1.5.0
 */

// Initialize the filter globals.
require __DIR__ . '/class-wp-hook.php';

/** @var WP_Hook[] $wp_filter */
global $wp_filter;

/** @var int[] $wp_actions */
global $wp_actions;

/** @var int[] $wp_filters */
global $wp_filters;

/** @var string[] $wp_current_filter */
global $wp_current_filter;

if ( $wp_filter ) {
	$wp_filter = WP_Hook::build_preinitialized_hooks( $wp_filter );
} else {
	$wp_filter = array();
}

if ( ! isset( $wp_actions ) ) {
	$wp_actions = array();
}

if ( ! isset( $wp_filters ) ) {
	$wp_filters = array();
}

if ( ! isset( $wp_current_filter ) ) {
	$wp_current_filter = array();
}

/**
 * Adds a callback function to a filter hook.
 *
 * WordPress offers filter hooks to allow plugins to modify
 * various types of internal data at runtime.
 *
 * A plugin can modify data by binding a callback to a filter hook. When the filter
 * is later applied, each bound callback is run in order of priority, and given
 * the opportunity to modify a value by returning a new value.
 *
 * The following example shows how a callback function is bound to a filter hook.
 *
 * Note that `$example` is passed to the callback, (maybe) modified, then returned:
 *
 *     function example_callback( $example ) {
 *         // Maybe modify $example in some way.
 *         return $example;
 *     }
 *     add_filter( 'example_filter', 'example_callback' );
 *
 * Bound callbacks can accept from none to the total number of arguments passed as parameters
 * in the corresponding apply_filters() call.
 *
 * In other words, if an apply_filters() call passes four total arguments, callbacks bound to
 * it can accept none (the same as 1) of the arguments or up to four. The important part is that
 * the `$accepted_args` value must reflect the number of arguments the bound callback *actually*
 * opted to accept. If no arguments were accepted by the callback that is considered to be the
 * same as accepting 1 argument. For example:
 *
 *     // Filter call.
 *     $value = apply_filters( 'hook', $value, $arg2, $arg3 );
 *
 *     // Accepting zero/one arguments.
 *     function example_callback() {
 *         ...
 *         return 'some value';
 *     }
 *     add_filter( 'hook', 'example_callback' ); // Where $priority is default 10, $accepted_args is default 1.
 *
 *     // Accepting two arguments (three possible).
 *     function example_callback( $value, $arg2 ) {
 *         ...
 *         return $maybe_modified_value;
 *     }
 *     add_filter( 'hook', 'example_callback', 10, 2 ); // Where $priority is 10, $accepted_args is 2.
 *
 * *Note:* The function will return true whether or not the callback is valid.
 * It is up to you to take care. This is done for optimization purposes, so
 * everything is as quick as possible.
 *
 * @since 0.71
 *
 * @global WP_Hook[] $wp_filter A multidimensional array of all hooks and the callbacks hooked to them.
 *
 * @param string   $hook_name     The name of the filter to add the callback to.
 * @param callable $callback      The callback to be run when the filter is applied.
 * @param int      $priority      Optional. Used to specify the order in which the functions
 *                                associated with a particular filter are executed.
 *                                Lower numbers correspond with earlier execution,
 *                                and functions with the same priority are executed
 *                                in the order in which they were added to the filter. Default 10.
 * @param int      $accepted_args Optional. The number of arguments the function accepts. Default 1.
 * @return true Always returns true.
 */
function add_filter( $hook_name, $callback, $priority = 10, $accepted_args = 1 ) {
	global $wp_filter;

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		$wp_filter[ $hook_name ] = new WP_Hook();
	}

	$wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->add_filter( $hook_name, $callback, $priority, $accepted_args );

	return true;
}

/**
 * Calls the callback functions that have been added to a filter hook.
 *
 * This function invokes all functions attached to filter hook `$hook_name`.
 * It is possible to create new filter hooks by simply calling this function,
 * specifying the name of the new hook using the `$hook_name` parameter.
 *
 * The function also allows for multiple additional arguments to be passed to hooks.
 *
 * Example usage:
 *
 *     // The filter callback function.
 *     function example_callback( $string, $arg1, $arg2 ) {
 *         // (maybe) modify $string.
 *         return $string;
 *     }
 *     add_filter( 'example_filter', 'example_callback', 10, 3 );
 *
 *     /*
 *      * Apply the filters by calling the 'example_callback()' function
 *      * that's hooked onto `example_filter` above.
 *      *
 *      * - 'example_filter' is the filter hook.
 *      * - 'filter me' is the value being filtered.
 *      * - $arg1 and $arg2 are the additional arguments passed to the callback.
 *     $value = apply_filters( 'example_filter', 'filter me', $arg1, $arg2 );
 *
 * @since 0.71
 * @since 6.0.0 Formalized the existing and already documented `...$args` parameter
 *              by adding it to the function signature.
 *
 * @global WP_Hook[] $wp_filter         Stores all of the filters and actions.
 * @global int[]     $wp_filters        Stores the number of times each filter was triggered.
 * @global string[]  $wp_current_filter Stores the list of current filters with the current one last.
 *
 * @param string $hook_name The name of the filter hook.
 * @param mixed  $value     The value to filter.
 * @param mixed  ...$args   Optional. Additional parameters to pass to the callback functions.
 * @return mixed The filtered value after all hooked functions are applied to it.
 */
function apply_filters( $hook_name, $value, ...$args ) {
	global $wp_filter, $wp_filters, $wp_current_filter;

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filters[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		$wp_filters[ $hook_name ] = 1;
	} else {
		++$wp_filters[ $hook_name ];
	}

	// Do 'all' actions first.
	if ( isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
		$wp_current_filter[] = $hook_name;

		$all_args = func_get_args(); // phpcs:ignore PHPCompatibility.FunctionUse.ArgumentFunctionsReportCurrentValue.NeedsInspection
		_wp_call_all_hook( $all_args );
	}

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		if ( isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
			array_pop( $wp_current_filter );
		}

		return $value;
	}

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
		$wp_current_filter[] = $hook_name;
	}

	// Pass the value to WP_Hook.
	array_unshift( $args, $value );

	$filtered = $wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->apply_filters( $value, $args );

	array_pop( $wp_current_filter );

	return $filtered;
}

/**
 * Calls the callback functions that have been added to a filter hook, specifying arguments in an array.
 *
 * @since 3.0.0
 *
 * @see apply_filters() This function is identical, but the arguments passed to the
 *                      functions hooked to `$hook_name` are supplied using an array.
 *
 * @global WP_Hook[] $wp_filter         Stores all of the filters and actions.
 * @global int[]     $wp_filters        Stores the number of times each filter was triggered.
 * @global string[]  $wp_current_filter Stores the list of current filters with the current one last.
 *
 * @param string $hook_name The name of the filter hook.
 * @param array  $args      The arguments supplied to the functions hooked to `$hook_name`.
 * @return mixed The filtered value after all hooked functions are applied to it.
 */
function apply_filters_ref_array( $hook_name, $args ) {
	global $wp_filter, $wp_filters, $wp_current_filter;

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filters[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		$wp_filters[ $hook_name ] = 1;
	} else {
		++$wp_filters[ $hook_name ];
	}

	// Do 'all' actions first.
	if ( isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
		$wp_current_filter[] = $hook_name;
		$all_args            = func_get_args(); // phpcs:ignore PHPCompatibility.FunctionUse.ArgumentFunctionsReportCurrentValue.NeedsInspection
		_wp_call_all_hook( $all_args );
	}

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		if ( isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
			array_pop( $wp_current_filter );
		}

		return $args[0];
	}

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
		$wp_current_filter[] = $hook_name;
	}

	$filtered = $wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->apply_filters( $args[0], $args );

	array_pop( $wp_current_filter );

	return $filtered;
}

/**
 * Checks if any filter has been registered for a hook.
 *
 * When using the `$callback` argument, this function may return a non-boolean value
 * that evaluates to false (e.g. 0), so use the `===` operator for testing the return value.
 *
 * @since 2.5.0
 *
 * @global WP_Hook[] $wp_filter Stores all of the filters and actions.
 *
 * @param string                      $hook_name The name of the filter hook.
 * @param callable|string|array|false $callback  Optional. The callback to check for.
 *                                               This function can be called unconditionally to speculatively check
 *                                               a callback that may or may not exist. Default false.
 * @return bool|int If `$callback` is omitted, returns boolean for whether the hook has
 *                  anything registered. When checking a specific function, the priority
 *                  of that hook is returned, or false if the function is not attached.
 */
function has_filter( $hook_name, $callback = false ) {
	global $wp_filter;

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		return false;
	}

	return $wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->has_filter( $hook_name, $callback );
}

/**
 * Removes a callback function from a filter hook.
 *
 * This can be used to remove default functions attached to a specific filter
 * hook and possibly replace them with a substitute.
 *
 * To remove a hook, the `$callback` and `$priority` arguments must match
 * when the hook was added. This goes for both filters and actions. No warning
 * will be given on removal failure.
 *
 * @since 1.2.0
 *
 * @global WP_Hook[] $wp_filter Stores all of the filters and actions.
 *
 * @param string                $hook_name The filter hook to which the function to be removed is hooked.
 * @param callable|string|array $callback  The callback to be removed from running when the filter is applied.
 *                                         This function can be called unconditionally to speculatively remove
 *                                         a callback that may or may not exist.
 * @param int                   $priority  Optional. The exact priority used when adding the original
 *                                         filter callback. Default 10.
 * @return bool Whether the function existed before it was removed.
 */
function remove_filter( $hook_name, $callback, $priority = 10 ) {
	global $wp_filter;

	$r = false;

	if ( isset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		$r = $wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->remove_filter( $hook_name, $callback, $priority );

		if ( ! $wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->callbacks ) {
			unset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] );
		}
	}

	return $r;
}

/**
 * Removes all of the callback functions from a filter hook.
 *
 * @since 2.7.0
 *
 * @global WP_Hook[] $wp_filter Stores all of the filters and actions.
 *
 * @param string    $hook_name The filter to remove callbacks from.
 * @param int|false $priority  Optional. The priority number to remove them from.
 *                             Default false.
 * @return true Always returns true.
 */
function remove_all_filters( $hook_name, $priority = false ) {
	global $wp_filter;

	if ( isset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		$wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->remove_all_filters( $priority );

		if ( ! $wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->has_filters() ) {
			unset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] );
		}
	}

	return true;
}

/**
 * Retrieves the name of the current filter hook.
 *
 * @since 2.5.0
 *
 * @global string[] $wp_current_filter Stores the list of current filters with the current one last
 *
 * @return string Hook name of the current filter.
 */
function current_filter() {
	global $wp_current_filter;

	return end( $wp_current_filter );
}

/**
 * Returns whether or not a filter hook is currently being processed.
 *
 * The function current_filter() only returns the most recent filter being executed.
 * did_filter() returns the number of times a filter has been applied during
 * the current request.
 *
 * This function allows detection for any filter currently being executed
 * (regardless of whether it's the most recent filter to fire, in the case of
 * hooks called from hook callbacks) to be verified.
 *
 * @since 3.9.0
 *
 * @see current_filter()
 * @see did_filter()
 * @global string[] $wp_current_filter Current filter.
 *
 * @param string|null $hook_name Optional. Filter hook to check. Defaults to null,
 *                               which checks if any filter is currently being run.
 * @return bool Whether the filter is currently in the stack.
 */
function doing_filter( $hook_name = null ) {
	global $wp_current_filter;

	if ( null === $hook_name ) {
		return ! empty( $wp_current_filter );
	}

	return in_array( $hook_name, $wp_current_filter, true );
}

/**
 * Retrieves the number of times a filter has been applied during the current request.
 *
 * @since 6.1.0
 *
 * @global int[] $wp_filters Stores the number of times each filter was triggered.
 *
 * @param string $hook_name The name of the filter hook.
 * @return int The number of times the filter hook has been applied.
 */
function did_filter( $hook_name ) {
	global $wp_filters;

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filters[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		return 0;
	}

	return $wp_filters[ $hook_name ];
}

/**
 * Adds a callback function to an action hook.
 *
 * Actions are the hooks that the WordPress core launches at specific points
 * during execution, or when specific events occur. Plugins can specify that
 * one or more of its PHP functions are executed at these points, using the
 * Action API.
 *
 * @since 1.2.0
 *
 * @param string   $hook_name       The name of the action to add the callback to.
 * @param callable $callback        The callback to be run when the action is called.
 * @param int      $priority        Optional. Used to specify the order in which the functions
 *                                  associated with a particular action are executed.
 *                                  Lower numbers correspond with earlier execution,
 *                                  and functions with the same priority are executed
 *                                  in the order in which they were added to the action. Default 10.
 * @param int      $accepted_args   Optional. The number of arguments the function accepts. Default 1.
 * @return true Always returns true.
 */
function add_action( $hook_name, $callback, $priority = 10, $accepted_args = 1 ) {
	return add_filter( $hook_name, $callback, $priority, $accepted_args );
}

/**
 * Calls the callback functions that have been added to an action hook.
 *
 * This function invokes all functions attached to action hook `$hook_name`.
 * It is possible to create new action hooks by simply calling this function,
 * specifying the name of the new hook using the `$hook_name` parameter.
 *
 * You can pass extra arguments to the hooks, much like you can with `apply_filters()`.
 *
 * Example usage:
 *
 *     // The action callback function.
 *     function example_callback( $arg1, $arg2 ) {
 *         // (maybe) do something with the args.
 *     }
 *     add_action( 'example_action', 'example_callback', 10, 2 );
 *
 *     /*
 *      * Trigger the actions by calling the 'example_callback()' function
 *      * that's hooked onto `example_action` above.
 *      *
 *      * - 'example_action' is the action hook.
 *      * - $arg1 and $arg2 are the additional arguments passed to the callback.
 *     do_action( 'example_action', $arg1, $arg2 );
 *
 * @since 1.2.0
 * @since 5.3.0 Formalized the existing and already documented `...$arg` parameter
 *              by adding it to the function signature.
 *
 * @global WP_Hook[] $wp_filter         Stores all of the filters and actions.
 * @global int[]     $wp_actions        Stores the number of times each action was triggered.
 * @global string[]  $wp_current_filter Stores the list of current filters with the current one last.
 *
 * @param string $hook_name The name of the action to be executed.
 * @param mixed  ...$arg    Optional. Additional arguments which are passed on to the
 *                          functions hooked to the action. Default empty.
 */
function do_action( $hook_name, ...$arg ) {
	global $wp_filter, $wp_actions, $wp_current_filter;

	if ( ! isset( $wp_actions[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		$wp_actions[ $hook_name ] = 1;
	} else {
		++$wp_actions[ $hook_name ];
	}

	// Do 'all' actions first.
	if ( isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
		$wp_current_filter[] = $hook_name;
		$all_args            = func_get_args(); // phpcs:ignore PHPCompatibility.FunctionUse.ArgumentFunctionsReportCurrentValue.NeedsInspection
		_wp_call_all_hook( $all_args );
	}

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		if ( isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
			array_pop( $wp_current_filter );
		}

		return;
	}

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
		$wp_current_filter[] = $hook_name;
	}

	if ( empty( $arg ) ) {
		$arg[] = '';
	} elseif ( is_array( $arg[0] ) && 1 === count( $arg[0] ) && isset( $arg[0][0] ) && is_object( $arg[0][0] ) ) {
		// Backward compatibility for PHP4-style passing of `array( &$this )` as action `$arg`.
		$arg[0] = $arg[0][0];
	}

	$wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->do_action( $arg );

	array_pop( $wp_current_filter );
}

/**
 * Calls the callback functions that have been added to an action hook, specifying arguments in an array.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 *
 * @see do_action() This function is identical, but the arguments passed to the
 *                  functions hooked to `$hook_name` are supplied using an array.
 *
 * @global WP_Hook[] $wp_filter         Stores all of the filters and actions.
 * @global int[]     $wp_actions        Stores the number of times each action was triggered.
 * @global string[]  $wp_current_filter Stores the list of current filters with the current one last.
 *
 * @param string $hook_name The name of the action to be executed.
 * @param array  $args      The arguments supplied to the functions hooked to `$hook_name`.
 */
function do_action_ref_array( $hook_name, $args ) {
	global $wp_filter, $wp_actions, $wp_current_filter;

	if ( ! isset( $wp_actions[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		$wp_actions[ $hook_name ] = 1;
	} else {
		++$wp_actions[ $hook_name ];
	}

	// Do 'all' actions first.
	if ( isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
		$wp_current_filter[] = $hook_name;
		$all_args            = func_get_args(); // phpcs:ignore PHPCompatibility.FunctionUse.ArgumentFunctionsReportCurrentValue.NeedsInspection
		_wp_call_all_hook( $all_args );
	}

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		if ( isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
			array_pop( $wp_current_filter );
		}

		return;
	}

	if ( ! isset( $wp_filter['all'] ) ) {
		$wp_current_filter[] = $hook_name;
	}

	$wp_filter[ $hook_name ]->do_action( $args );

	array_pop( $wp_current_filter );
}

/**
 * Checks if any action has been registered for a hook.
 *
 * When using the `$callback` argument, this function may return a non-boolean value
 * that evaluates to false (e.g. 0), so use the `===` operator for testing the return value.
 *
 * @since 2.5.0
 *
 * @see has_filter() This function is an alias of has_filter().
 *
 * @param string                      $hook_name The name of the action hook.
 * @param callable|string|array|false $callback  Optional. The callback to check for.
 *                                               This function can be called unconditionally to speculatively check
 *                                               a callback that may or may not exist. Default false.
 * @return bool|int If `$callback` is omitted, returns boolean for whether the hook has
 *                  anything registered. When checking a specific function, the priority
 *                  of that hook is returned, or false if the function is not attached.
 */
function has_action( $hook_name, $callback = false ) {
	return has_filter( $hook_name, $callback );
}

/**
 * Removes a callback function from an action hook.
 *
 * This can be used to remove default functions attached to a specific action
 * hook and possibly replace them with a substitute.
 *
 * To remove a hook, the `$callback` and `$priority` arguments must match
 * when the hook was added. This goes for both filters and actions. No warning
 * will be given on removal failure.
 *
 * @since 1.2.0
 *
 * @param string                $hook_name The action hook to which the function to be removed is hooked.
 * @param callable|string|array $callback  The name of the function which should be removed.
 *                                         This function can be called unconditionally to speculatively remove
 *                                         a callback that may or may not exist.
 * @param int                   $priority  Optional. The exact priority used when adding the original
 *                                         action callback. Default 10.
 * @return bool Whether the function is removed.
 */
function remove_action( $hook_name, $callback, $priority = 10 ) {
	return remove_filter( $hook_name, $callback, $priority );
}

/**
 * Removes all of the callback functions from an action hook.
 *
 * @since 2.7.0
 *
 * @param string    $hook_name The action to remove callbacks from.
 * @param int|false $priority  Optional. The priority number to remove them from.
 *                             Default false.
 * @return true Always returns true.
 */
function remove_all_actions( $hook_name, $priority = false ) {
	return remove_all_filters( $hook_name, $priority );
}

/**
 * Retrieves the name of the current action hook.
 *
 * @since 3.9.0
 *
 * @return string Hook name of the current action.
 */
function current_action() {
	return current_filter();
}

/**
 * Returns whether or not an action hook is currently being processed.
 *
 * The function current_action() only returns the most recent action being executed.
 * did_action() returns the number of times an action has been fired during
 * the current request.
 *
 * This function allows detection for any action currently being executed
 * (regardless of whether it's the most recent action to fire, in the case of
 * hooks called from hook callbacks) to be verified.
 *
 * @since 3.9.0
 *
 * @see current_action()
 * @see did_action()
 *
 * @param string|null $hook_name Optional. Action hook to check. Defaults to null,
 *                               which checks if any action is currently being run.
 * @return bool Whether the action is currently in the stack.
 */
function doing_action( $hook_name = null ) {
	return doing_filter( $hook_name );
}

/**
 * Retrieves the number of times an action has been fired during the current request.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 *
 * @global int[] $wp_actions Stores the number of times each action was triggered.
 *
 * @param string $hook_name The name of the action hook.
 * @return int The number of times the action hook has been fired.
 */
function did_action( $hook_name ) {
	global $wp_actions;

	if ( ! isset( $wp_actions[ $hook_name ] ) ) {
		return 0;
	}

	return $wp_actions[ $hook_name ];
}

/**
 * Fires functions attached to a deprecated filter hook.
 *
 * When a filter hook is deprecated, the apply_filters() call is replaced with
 * apply_filters_deprecated(), which triggers a deprecation notice and then fires
 * the original filter hook.
 *
 * Note: the value and extra arguments passed to the original apply_filters() call
 * must be passed here to `$args` as an array. For example:
 *
 *     // Old filter.
 *     return apply_filters( 'wpdocs_filter', $value, $extra_arg );
 *
 *     // Deprecated.
 *     return apply_filters_deprecated( 'wpdocs_filter', array( $value, $extra_arg ), '4.9.0', 'wpdocs_new_filter' );
 *
 * @since 4.6.0
 *
 * @see _deprecated_hook()
 *
 * @param string $hook_name   The name of the filter hook.
 * @param array  $args        Array of additional function arguments to be passed to apply_filters().
 * @param string $version     The version of WordPress that deprecated the hook.
 * @param string $replacement Optional. The hook that should have been used. Default empty.
 * @param string $message     Optional. A message regarding the change. Default empty.
 * @return mixed The filtered value after all hooked functions are applied to it.
 */
function apply_filters_deprecated( $hook_name, $args, $version, $replacement = '', $message = '' ) {
	if ( ! has_filter( $hook_name ) ) {
		return $args[0];
	}

	_deprecated_hook( $hook_name, $version, $replacement, $message );

	return apply_filters_ref_array( $hook_name, $args );
}

/**
 * Fires functions attached to a deprecated action hook.
 *
 * When an action hook is deprecated, the do_action() call is replaced with
 * do_action_deprecated(), which triggers a deprecation notice and then fires
 * the original hook.
 *
 * @since 4.6.0
 *
 * @see _deprecated_hook()
 *
 * @param string $hook_name   The name of the action hook.
 * @param array  $args        Array of additional function arguments to be passed to do_action().
 * @param string $version     The version of WordPress that deprecated the hook.
 * @param string $replacement Optional. The hook that should have been used. Default empty.
 * @param string $message     Optional. A message regarding the change. Default empty.
 */
function do_action_deprecated( $hook_name, $args, $version, $replacement = '', $message = '' ) {
	if ( ! has_action( $hook_name ) ) {
		return;
	}

	_deprecated_hook( $hook_name, $version, $replacement, $message );

	do_action_ref_array( $hook_name, $args );
}

//
// Functions for handling plugins.
//

/**
 * Gets the basename of a plugin.
 *
 * This method extracts the name of a plugin from its filename.
 *
 * @since 1.5.0
 *
 * @global array $wp_plugin_paths
 *
 * @param string $file The filename of plugin.
 * @return string The name of a plugin.
 */
function plugin_basename( $file ) {
	global $wp_plugin_paths;

	// $wp_plugin_paths contains normalized paths.
	$file = wp_normalize_path( $file );

	arsort( $wp_plugin_paths );

	foreach ( $wp_plugin_paths as $dir => $realdir ) {
		if ( str_starts_with( $file, $realdir ) ) {
			$file = $dir . substr( $file, strlen( $realdir ) );
		}
	}

	$plugin_dir    = wp_normalize_path( WP_PLUGIN_DIR );
	$mu_plugin_dir = wp_normalize_path( WPMU_PLUGIN_DIR );

	// Get relative path from plugins directory.
	$file = preg_replace( '#^' . preg_quote( $plugin_dir, '#' ) . '/|^' . preg_quote( $mu_plugin_dir, '#' ) . '/#', '', $file );
	$file = trim( $file, '/' );
	return $file;
}

/**
 * Register a plugin's real path.
 *
 * This is used in plugin_basename() to resolve symlinked paths.
 *
 * @since 3.9.0
 *
 * @see wp_normalize_path()
 *
 * @global array $wp_plugin_paths
 *
 * @param string $file Known path to the file.
 * @return bool Whether the path was able to be registered.
 */
function wp_register_plugin_realpath( $file ) {
	global $wp_plugin_paths;

	// Normalize, but store as static to avoid recalculation of a constant value.
	static $wp_plugin_path = null, $wpmu_plugin_path = null;

	if ( ! isset( $wp_plugin_path ) ) {
		$wp_plugin_path   = wp_normalize_path( WP_PLUGIN_DIR );
		$wpmu_plugin_path = wp_normalize_path( WPMU_PLUGIN_DIR );
	}

	$plugin_path     = wp_normalize_path( dirname( $file ) );
	$plugin_realpath = wp_normalize_path( dirname( realpath( $file ) ) );

	if ( $plugin_path === $wp_plugin_path || $plugin_path === $wpmu_plugin_path ) {
		return false;
	}

	if ( $plugin_path !== $plugin_realpath ) {
		$wp_plugin_paths[ $plugin_path ] = $plugin_realpath;
	}

	return true;
}

/**
 * Get the filesystem directory path (with trailing slash) for the plugin __FILE__ passed in.
 *
 * @since 2.8.0
 *
 * @param string $file The filename of the plugin (__FILE__).
 * @return string the filesystem path of the directory that contains the plugin.
 */
function plugin_dir_path( $file ) {
	return trailingslashit( dirname( $file ) );
}

/**
 * Get the URL directory path (with trailing slash) for the plugin __FILE__ passed in.
 *
 * @since 2.8.0
 *
 * @param string $file The filename of the plugin (__FILE__).
 * @return string the URL path of the directory that contains the plugin.
 */
function plugin_dir_url( $file ) {
	return trailingslashit( plugins_url( '', $file ) );
}

/**
 * Set the activation hook for a plugin.
 *
 * When a plugin is activated, the action 'activate_PLUGINNAME' hook is
 * called. In the name of this hook, PLUGINNAME is replaced with the name
 * of the plugin, including the optional subdirectory. For example, when the
 * plugin is located in wp-content/plugins/sampleplugin/sample.php, then
 * the name of this hook will become 'activate_sampleplugin/sample.php'.
 *
 * When the plugin consists of only one file and is (as by default) located at
 * wp-content/plugins/sample.php the name of this hook will be
 * 'activate_sample.php'.
 *
 * @since 2.0.0
 *
 * @param string   $file     The filename of the plugin including the path.
 * @param callable $callback The function hooked to the 'activate_PLUGIN' action.
 */
function register_activation_hook( $file, $callback ) {
	$file = plugin_basename( $file );
	add_action( 'activate_' . $file, $callback );
}

/**
 * Sets the deactivation hook for a plugin.
 *
 * When a plugin is deactivated, the action 'deactivate_PLUGINNAME' hook is
 * called. In the name of this hook, PLUGINNAME is replaced with the name
 * of the plugin, including the optional subdirectory. For example, when the
 * plugin is located in wp-content/plugins/sampleplugin/sample.php, then
 * the name of this hook will become 'deactivate_sampleplugin/sample.php'.
 *
 * When the plugin consists of only one file and is (as by default) located at
 * wp-content/plugins/sample.php the name of this hook will be
 * 'deactivate_sample.php'.
 *
 * @since 2.0.0
 *
 * @param string   $file     The filename of the plugin including the path.
 * @param callable $callback The function hooked to the 'deactivate_PLUGIN' action.
 */
function register_deactivation_hook( $file, $callback ) {
	$file = plugin_basename( $file );
	add_action( 'deactivate_' . $file, $callback );
}

/**
 * Sets the uninstallation hook for a plugin.
 *
 * Registers the uninstall hook that will be called when the user clicks on the
 * uninstall link that calls for the plugin to uninstall itself. The link won't
 * be active unless the plugin hooks into the action.
 *
 * The plugin should not run arbitrary code outside of functions, when
 * registering the uninstall hook. In order to run using the hook, the plugin
 * will have to be included, which means that any code laying outside of a
 * function will be run during the uninstallation process. The plugin should not
 * hinder the uninstallation process.
 *
 * If the plugin can not be written without running code within the plugin, then
 * the plugin should create a file named 'uninstall.php' in the base plugin
 * folder. This file will be called, if it exists, during the uninstallation process
 * bypassing the uninstall hook. The plugin, when using the 'uninstall.php'
 * should always check for the 'WP_UNINSTALL_PLUGIN' constant, before
 * executing.
 *
 * @since 2.7.0
 *
 * @param string   $file     Plugin file.
 * @param callable $callback The callback to run when the hook is called. Must be
 *                           a static method or function.
 */
function register_uninstall_hook( $file, $callback ) {
	if ( is_array( $callback ) && is_object( $callback[0] ) ) {
		_doing_it_wrong( __FUNCTION__, __( 'Only a static class method or function can be used in an uninstall hook.' ), '3.1.0' );
		return;
	}

	/*
	 * The option should not be autoloaded, because it is not needed in most
	 * cases. Emphasis should be put on using the 'uninstall.php' way of
	 * uninstalling the plugin.
	 */
	$uninstallable_plugins = (array) get_option( 'uninstall_plugins' );
	$plugin_basename       = plugin_basename( $file );

	if ( ! isset( $uninstallable_plugins[ $plugin_basename ] ) || $uninstallable_plugins[ $plugin_basename ] !== $callback ) {
		$uninstallable_plugins[ $plugin_basename ] = $callback;
		update_option( 'uninstall_plugins', $uninstallable_plugins );
	}
}

/**
 * Calls the 'all' hook, which will process the functions hooked into it.
 *
 * The 'all' hook passes all of the arguments or parameters that were used for
 * the hook, which this function was called for.
 *
 * This function is used internally for apply_filters(), do_action(), and
 * do_action_ref_array() and is not meant to be used from outside those
 * functions. This function does not check for the existence of the all hook, so
 * it will fail unless the all hook exists prior to this function call.
 *
 * @since 2.5.0
 * @access private
 *
 * @global WP_Hook[] $wp_filter Stores all of the filters and actions.
 *
 * @param array $args The collected parameters from the hook that was called.
 */
function _wp_call_all_hook( $args ) {
	global $wp_filter;

	$wp_filter['all']->do_all_hook( $args );
}

/**
 * Builds a unique string ID for a hook callback function.
 *
 * Functions and static method callbacks are just returned as strings and
 * shouldn't have any speed penalty.
 *
 * @link https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/3875
 *
 * @since 2.2.3
 * @since 5.3.0 Removed workarounds for spl_object_hash().
 *              `$hook_name` and `$priority` are no longer used,
 *              and the function always returns a string.
 *
 * @access private
 *
 * @param string                $hook_name Unused. The name of the filter to build ID for.
 * @param callable|string|array $callback  The callback to generate ID for. The callback may
 *                                         or may not exist.
 * @param int                   $priority  Unused. The order in which the functions
 *                                         associated with a particular action are executed.
 * @return string Unique function ID for usage as array key.
 */
function _wp_filter_build_unique_id( $hook_name, $callback, $priority ) {
	if ( is_string( $callback ) ) {
		return $callback;
	}

	if ( is_object( $callback ) ) {
		// Closures are currently implemented as objects.
		$callback = array( $callback, '' );
	} else {
		$callback = (array) $callback;
	}

	if ( is_object( $callback[0] ) ) {
		// Object class calling.
		return spl_object_hash( $callback[0] ) . $callback[1];
	} elseif ( is_string( $callback[0] ) ) {
		// Static calling.
		return $callback[0] . '::' . $callback[1];
	}
}
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As businesses increasingly rely on Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for their operations, they are confronted with the inevitable reality of price increases. While these hikes can strain budgets and disrupt workflows, the emergence of AI-powered tools offers a glimmer of hope. In this article, we explore several innovative ways AI is helping organizations counter SaaS price increases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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How We Can Help You Save<\/h2>\n

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Several notable SaaS (Software as a Service) products have experienced significant price hikes over the years: Salesforce, GitHub, Zoom, and Zendesk for example.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • We’ll build you your own and cut your software renewal fees.<\/li>\n
      • We analyze the software you use and how you use it<\/li>\n
      • We’ll write a proposal to cut out your vendors and replace it with software that you own.<\/li>\n
      • We can manage the hosting of your new software on public clouds such as Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure.<\/li>\n
      • Based on typical clients, your replacement software will cost about 1-2 years of what you currently pay, but then cost only 10-20% to maintain than what you were paying before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Benefits and Advantages<\/h2>\n

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        Using AI to replace costly SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions can offer several benefits and advantages for organizations. Here are some compelling reasons to consider this approach:<\/p>\n

        Cost Savings:<\/strong> One of the primary reasons to replace costly SaaS solutions with AI-driven alternatives is cost savings. AI can automate tasks and processes that might require expensive software subscriptions. By building or integrating AI solutions, organizations can reduce their software expenses significantly.<\/p>\n

        Customization:<\/strong> AI solutions can be tailored to the specific needs of an organization. Unlike off-the-shelf SaaS products, which offer predefined features and functionalities, AI can be trained and customized to perform tasks and provide insights that align precisely with the organization’s requirements.<\/p>\n

        Scalability:<\/strong> AI solutions can often scale more efficiently than SaaS subscriptions. As your organization grows, you can expand your AI infrastructure without incurring linear increases in costs, unlike SaaS, where additional users or features can lead to higher subscription fees.<\/p>\n

        Data Security:<\/strong> AI solutions can be developed with a strong focus on data security and privacy. Organizations can have more control over their data, reducing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access associated with third-party SaaS providers.<\/p>\n

        Integration:<\/strong> AI can seamlessly integrate with existing systems and workflows, allowing organizations to enhance their processes without disrupting their current operations. This integration can lead to increased efficiency and productivity.<\/p>\n

        Automation and Efficiency:<\/strong> AI can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, freeing up human resources for more strategic and value-added activities. This can result in increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.<\/p>\n

        Predictive Analytics:<\/strong> AI can provide valuable predictive insights that help organizations make data-driven decisions. This can be particularly beneficial in various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and marketing, where predictive analytics can lead to cost savings and revenue generation.<\/p>\n

        Long-term Cost Control:<\/strong> AI solutions typically involve upfront development costs but can provide long-term cost control as they do not rely on recurring subscription fees. This can be especially advantageous for organizations looking to manage their budgets over time.<\/p>\n

        Competitive Advantage:<\/strong> Organizations that successfully leverage AI to replace costly SaaS solutions may gain a competitive advantage. They can allocate resources strategically and invest in innovative solutions that differentiate them from competitors.<\/p>\n

        It’s important to note that while AI offers numerous advantages, its implementation can also come with challenges, including the need for skilled AI talent, data quality, and ethical considerations. The decision to replace SaaS with AI should be based on a thorough assessment of the organization’s specific needs, goals, and available resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Smart SaaS Usage Optimization<\/h2>\n

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        AI-driven tools for monitoring SaaS application usage and recommending cost-efficient alternatives or unused features are transforming how organizations manage their software expenses:<\/p>\n

        Usage Tracking: These tools continuously monitor how employees use SaaS applications, collecting data on feature utilization, frequency, and user engagement.<\/p>\n

        Recommendation Engine: AI algorithms analyze usage data and compare it to available features and pricing plans. They identify cost-efficient alternatives within the same SaaS ecosystem or suggest unused features that can replace or supplement existing subscriptions.<\/p>\n

        Examples of Companies Saving Money:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Company A<\/span>: After implementing an AI-driven usage monitoring tool, Company A identified that a significant portion of their team rarely used advanced features in their CRM software. By downgrading to a more cost-effective plan tailored to their actual needs, they reduced annual expenses by 30%.<\/p>\n

        Company B<\/span>: This tech startup found that their cloud storage expenses were steadily increasing. AI analysis revealed that many users were storing duplicate files unnecessarily. The AI tool recommended deduplication and a smarter file management strategy, resulting in a 25% reduction in storage costs.<\/p>\n

        Company C<\/span>: Company C was using multiple project management tools across different teams, leading to fragmented workflows and increased expenses. AI-driven analysis suggested consolidating to a single, more feature-rich solution that reduced subscription costs by 40%.<\/p>\n

        These examples highlight how AI-powered tools can help organizations make data-driven decisions, optimize their SaaS subscriptions, and achieve significant cost savings while maintaining or even improving productivity.<\/p>\n

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        SaaS Vendor Comparison and Alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n

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        AI-driven platforms that compare SaaS vendors play a crucial role in simplifying the software selection process for businesses. These platforms utilize artificial intelligence and data analytics to:<\/p>\n

        Pricing Comparison<\/span>: They collect pricing data from various SaaS providers and present it in a unified, easy-to-compare format, allowing businesses to identify cost-effective options.<\/p>\n

        Feature Analysis<\/span>: AI algorithms analyze the features offered by different vendors and generate side-by-side comparisons, helping organizations find solutions that align with their specific needs.<\/p>\n

        User Reviews<\/span>: These platforms aggregate user reviews and sentiment analysis to provide insights into the user experience, reliability, and support quality of SaaS products.<\/p>\n

        Recommendations<\/span>: AI-driven platforms often offer tailored recommendations based on a company’s requirements and budget constraints, facilitating informed decision-making.<\/p>\n

        How Businesses Can Use These Platforms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Comprehensive Research<\/span>: Companies can use these platforms to gain a comprehensive understanding of the SaaS landscape, ensuring they make informed choices.<\/p>\n

        Cost-Efficiency<\/span>: By comparing pricing structures and available features, organizations can identify SaaS vendors that offer the best value for their investment.<\/p>\n

        User Satisfaction<\/span>: Analyzing user reviews and sentiment can help businesses gauge user satisfaction and potential issues with a particular vendor’s software.<\/p>\n

        Customization<\/span>: Businesses can tailor their search criteria to find SaaS solutions that precisely match their unique requirements, reducing the risk of overpaying for unnecessary features.<\/p>\n

        Time Savings<\/span>: These platforms streamline the research process, saving businesses valuable time that can be allocated to other critical tasks.<\/p>\n

        In a crowded SaaS market, AI-driven comparison platforms empower businesses to make well-informed decisions that align with their budget and needs, ultimately leading to more cost-effective and efficient software adoption.<\/p>\n

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        Case Studies<\/h2>\n

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        Case Study 1: Tech Innovators Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Background:<\/em> Tech Innovators Inc. is a medium-sized technology company that heavily relies on SaaS applications for various aspects of their operations. They’ve noticed recurring price hikes across multiple software tools, which posed a significant challenge to their budget management.<\/p>\n

        AI Solution Implementation:<\/em> Tech Innovators Inc. decided to implement an AI-driven cost prediction and optimization platform. The AI algorithms analyzed historical pricing data, detected patterns in price increases, and predicted potential future hikes for each SaaS product they used.<\/p>\n

        Results:<\/em><\/p>\n

        Proactive Budget Adjustments: With AI-generated price increase predictions, the company proactively adjusted their budgets to accommodate expected hikes.<\/p>\n

        Negotiation Success: Armed with data-backed insights, Tech Innovators Inc. engaged in more informed negotiations with their SaaS providers. They managed to secure better pricing terms and, in some cases, lock in current rates for an extended period.<\/p>\n

        Optimized Subscriptions: The AI platform identified several underutilized features in existing subscriptions and recommended downgrades to lower-tier plans, saving the company 15% on their SaaS expenses.<\/p>\n

        Case Study 2: Retail Plus Ltd.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Background:<\/em> Retail Plus Ltd. is a national retail chain with numerous locations. They use various SaaS applications for inventory management, sales tracking, and customer engagement. Rising SaaS costs were impacting their profitability.<\/p>\n

        AI Solution Implementation:<\/em> Retail Plus Ltd. adopted an AI-powered SaaS optimization tool that continuously monitored usage patterns across their stores. It recommended cost-effective alternatives and identified unused features within their existing subscriptions.<\/p>\n

        Results:<\/em><\/p>\n

        Cost Reduction: The AI tool helped Retail Plus Ltd. identify duplicate SaaS subscriptions across different store locations. By consolidating these subscriptions and renegotiating with providers, they reduced SaaS expenses by 20%.<\/p>\n

        Improved Efficiency: By pinpointing underutilized features, the company optimized their workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service.<\/p>\n

        Vendor Negotiations: With data-driven insights into their SaaS usage, Retail Plus Ltd. entered into more productive negotiations with their vendors, securing discounts and improved support packages.<\/p>\n

        These case studies showcase how AI-powered solutions can empower companies to proactively manage SaaS costs, negotiate effectively, and optimize their software subscriptions, ultimately resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency.<\/p>\n

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        Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

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        In the ever-evolving landscape of Software as a Service (SaaS), where innovation and convenience often come with a price, AI-powered solutions are emerging as a formidable shield against the challenges of SaaS price hikes. As we’ve explored in this article, AI’s ability to analyze historical pricing data, optimize SaaS usage, and forecast future costs is transforming the way businesses approach software subscriptions.<\/p>\n

        No longer do organizations need to navigate the murky waters of SaaS pricing changes blindly. With AI-driven predictive models, companies can anticipate and plan for potential price increases, ensuring that their budgets remain on track and their financial stability intact. This proactive approach is not just a means of cost management; it’s a strategic advantage in a world where agility and adaptability are paramount.<\/p>\n

        AI also plays a pivotal role in optimizing SaaS usage. By monitoring application usage and recommending cost-efficient alternatives or unused features, businesses can trim unnecessary expenses while maintaining productivity. These AI-driven insights are more than just cost savings; they’re a pathway to efficiency and competitiveness.<\/p>\n

        Moreover, AI isn’t just a financial tool; it’s a negotiation partner. Armed with AI-driven insights, businesses can engage in informed discussions with SaaS providers, leveraging data-backed arguments to secure more favorable contracts. Negotiating from a position of strength is the cornerstone of smart cost management.<\/p>\n

        As we’ve seen from real-world examples, companies are reaping the rewards of AI-powered SaaS cost optimization. They are reducing expenses, reallocating resources, and making strategic decisions that position them for long-term success. In the face of unpredictable pricing landscapes, AI is the ally that empowers organizations to take control of their software costs.<\/p>\n

        In conclusion, the era of SaaS price hikes need not be a source of anxiety or frustration. Instead, it’s an opportunity for businesses to embrace AI-powered solutions that provide clarity, control, and cost-effectiveness. As AI continues to evolve, its role in shielding businesses against SaaS price hikes is destined to become even more indispensable, enabling organizations to thrive in a digital world where innovation meets fiscal responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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