The Custom Submission Messages function allows you to customize the confirmation messages shown after users submit posts. Configure different messages for pending review, published posts, and pre-approved users.
Overview
Replace Voxel’s default submission messages with your own custom text. Different messages can be shown based on whether the post goes to pending review or is published immediately.
Key Features
Custom messages per post type
Different messages for different outcomes
Pre-approved user message support
Works with frontend AJAX submissions
Setup Instructions
Step 1: Enable the Function
Navigate to Voxel Toolkit > Functions in your WordPress admin
Find Custom Submission Messages in the list
Toggle the switch to enable the function
Click Save Changes
Step 2: Configure Post Type Messages
Select a post type to configure
Enable custom messages for this post type
Enter your custom messages for each scenario
Click Save Changes
Message Types
Message Type
When Shown
Pending Review
Post submitted and waiting for admin approval
Published
Post published immediately (user can publish directly)
Pre-Approved
Post auto-published via Pre-Approve Posts function
Example Messages
Pending Review
Thank you for your submission! Our team will review your listing within 24 hours. You'll receive an email notification once it's approved.
Published
Congratulations! Your listing is now live. Share it with your audience and start receiving inquiries!
Pre-Approved
As a trusted member, your listing has been published immediately. Thank you for being part of our community!
Integration with Pre-Approve Posts
When used with the Pre-Approve Posts function:
Pre-approved users see the “Pre-Approved” message
Regular users see the “Pending Review” message
Gives appropriate feedback based on actual post status
Use Cases
Brand Voice
Replace generic messages with text that matches your brand’s tone and voice.
Set Expectations
Tell users what to expect next (review timeframe, email notifications, etc.).
Multilingual Sites
While this function shows static messages, you can use it with translation plugins for different languages.
Troubleshooting
Messages Not Appearing
Verify the function is enabled
Check that messages are configured for the post type
Ensure “Enable custom messages” is checked for the post type
Clear browser cache and any site caching
Wrong Message Showing
Check which status the post actually receives
Verify Pre-Approve Posts settings if using that function
The function detects the outcome and shows the appropriate message
