The Performance Implications of Universal Hooks

Hooks allow plugins to modify behavior across the system.
This flexibility encourages global registration.

Each hook requires evaluation.
Even unused callbacks consume minimal overhead.
Large plugin ecosystems multiply this effect.

More granular hook targeting reduces overhead but increases complexity.

Profiling reveals how often hooks fire during simple page views.

• Universal hooks trade speed for extensibility.
• Profile hook density during generation.
• Minimize unnecessary callback registration.
• Balance flexibility with execution discipline.