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How do I add a Javascript file to WordPress?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:13 am

Adding a Javascript file to WordPress is easy. Just click the “Add a New Script” link in the “Scripts” section of your WordPress admin area, and enter the name of the file in the “File Name” field. WordPress will automatically load the file when you next visit your blog, and you can start coding!

When you’re ready to publish your new script, click the “Publish” button at the top of the script editor window. WordPress will create a new “scripts” folder in your blog’s directory, and place the published script file in there.

You can now access the script from your blog’s “Themes” menu or from the “Scripts” menu in your WordPress admin area.

PRO TIP: Adding a Javascript file to WordPress can be done by adding a script tag to the header. However, this is not recommended as it can lead to errors on the website. It is better to add the file to the theme or plugin directory and enqueue it using the wp_enqueue_script function.

If you want to keep your script private, you can password-protect it by editing the ” WordPress.php” file in the “scripts” folder and adding the following line to the ” wp-config.php” file:

define( ‘WP_SECURE_AUTH’, true );

Finally, if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to let us know. We’re always happy to help out!.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.