WordPress and JavaScript

WordPress can include JavaScript. This is done with WordPress themes.

wp_enqueue_script()

WordPress has a function named wp_enqueue_script() which allows you to "enqueue" a script.

That is, the script is placed in a queue of activities which WordPress will perform as it generates the website.

You can use wp_enqueue_script() in two places:

• In functions.php
• In a WordPress plugin

functions.php

The optional functions.php contains custom PHP for a WordPress theme.

See also

• JavaScript
• WordPress
• WordPress theme

External links

• Using JavaScript @ WordPress Codex
• Complete Guide to Proper JavaScript Usage With WordPress
• How to Include JavaScript and CSS in Your WordPress Themes and Plugins
• Three Ways to Insert JavaScript Into WordPress Pages or Posts