Using tokens in block titles

Question

Plugging tokens into a block's title only shows the input text instead of what the token's supposed to output.

Is there a way to enable/use tokens in block titles, or maybe an alternative method of getting the results I want?

I've tried using Token Filter module, but it doesn't change the functionality.

I am trying to insert the [user:profile-realname] token into a block title (specifically the User Menu block title). The token is in my list of tokens available to use via HELP in the backend.

Answer 1

AFAIK, this cannot be achieved using the block title field, however using the Token Filter module, you can just drop the token in the body area of the block and wrap it in an H2 tag and it will appear as if it was the block title. (Just set the block title to <none>)

Answer 2

Try the token_replace() function in the block preprocessor. Example:

$node = menu_get_object();  // Get the current node
if ($node) {
  $vars['elements']['#block']->subject = token_replace($vars['elements']['#block']->subject, array('node' => $node));
}

Maybe you have to load the user too to have the user tokens available.

Answer 3

Once Support token replacement for block titles is implemented, you'll be able to use the [current-user:profile-realname] token.

Answer 4

Set Title to empty, and just add a Global Text Area in Views Header! Add here h tags or whatever html you want. Much easier and no coding required...