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How can I enqueue custom scripts properly in a WordPress theme?

Asked on Dec 05, 2025

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To enqueue custom scripts in a WordPress theme, you should use the `wp_enqueue_script` function within a theme's `functions.php` file. This ensures that your scripts are loaded correctly and in the right order.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    function my_theme_enqueue_scripts() {
        wp_enqueue_script('custom-script', get_template_directory_uri() . '/js/custom-script.js', array('jquery'), '1.0.0', true);
    }
    add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'my_theme_enqueue_scripts');
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Place the code in your theme's `functions.php` file.
The `wp_enqueue_script` function parameters include a handle name, the script's URL, dependencies, version number, and whether to load in the footer.
Using `wp_enqueue_scripts` action ensures scripts are loaded at the right time.
Ensure your script path is correct relative to your theme directory.

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