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How do I add JavaScript to a single page in WordPress?

Last updated on January 23, 2023 @ 2:19 pm

Adding JavaScript to a single page in WordPress is as simple as adding a link to a resource like jQuery or JavaScriptMin. Once you have the files saved to your server, you can add the following code to your single-page WordPress document:

<script src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.7.
1/jquery.min.js"></script>.
<script src="http://ajax.cookie.ui.datepicker.form.validation.mouse.scrollbar.tabs.textarea.validate.mousewheel.
</head>
<body>
<ul id="menu">
<li><a href="#">Home</a></li>
<li><a href="#">About</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Contact</a></li>
</ul>>
<div id="content">
<h1>Hello, world!</h1>
</div>
</body>
</html>

Conclusion:

PRO TIP: If you are not comfortable with coding, we recommend finding a plugin to help with adding JavaScript to a WordPress page. If you are comfortable with coding and would like to add JavaScript directly to your WordPress page, be sure to take the following precautions:

1. Backup your website before making any changes.
2. Add your JavaScript code in the header or footer of your page template, not in the post content editor.
3. If you are adding JavaScript to a child theme, be sure to create a child theme first. Do not add JavaScript directly to your parent theme.
4. Use a plugin like jQuery Updater to update jQuery and other JavaScript libraries included with WordPress.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.