{"id":75507,"date":"2023-01-13T13:29:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T13:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=75507"},"modified":"2025-12-02T15:18:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T15:18:14","slug":"jquery-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ca\/tutorials\/jquery-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use jQuery in WordPress: 2 methods (manually and using a plugin)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress developers use JavaScript and libraries to create interactive elements on a web page and simplify the coding process. Among the most popular options is jQuery.<\/p><p>What makes using jQuery in WordPress special is the extensive plugin ecosystem. Instead of writing a jQuery script from scratch, developers can save time by employing reusable code snippets to customize WordPress plugins and themes.<\/p><p>If you want to create engaging websites using jQuery, this article will guide you through the entire process. We&rsquo;ll also discuss what jQuery is, its key advantages, and how to add jQuery to WordPress.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.hostinger.com\/content\/tutorials\/pdf\/Mega-WordPress-Cheat-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download all-in-one WordPress cheat sheet<\/a><\/p><p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"protip\"><div class=\"protip__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1.49234 23.5024C1.23229 23.5024 0.972242 23.4024 0.782206 23.2123C0.562165 22.9923 0.452144 22.6822 0.502153 22.3722C0.562165 21.9221 1.14227 17.9113 3.00262 16.351C3.63274 15.8209 4.43289 15.5509 5.26305 15.5609C6.09321 15.5909 6.87335 15.9109 7.47347 16.4911C8.6937 17.6913 8.76371 19.6717 7.6435 20.9919C6.0832 22.8523 2.08245 23.4324 1.63237 23.4924C1.59236 23.4924 1.54235 23.4924 1.50234 23.4924L1.49234 23.5024ZM5.16303 17.5613C4.84297 17.5613 4.53291 17.6713 4.29287 17.8813C3.60274 18.4614 3.07264 19.9317 2.75258 21.242C4.06282 20.9219 5.5331 20.3918 6.11321 19.7017C6.55329 19.1716 6.54329 18.3814 6.0832 17.9213C5.85316 17.7013 5.5431 17.5713 5.20304 17.5613C5.19304 17.5613 5.17303 17.5613 5.16303 17.5613ZM11.7243 21.8821C11.4942 21.8821 11.2642 21.8021 11.0841 21.652C10.8541 21.462 10.7241 21.1819 10.7241 20.8819V15.9109L8.08358 13.2705H3.11264C2.81259 13.2705 2.53254 13.1404 2.3425 12.9104C2.15246 12.6803 2.07245 12.3803 2.12246 12.0902C2.19247 11.7102 2.84259 8.36953 4.70294 7.12929C6.33325 6.04909 8.96375 6.49918 10.244 6.80923C11.5442 4.96889 13.2546 3.4286 15.2349 2.33839C17.4553 1.11816 19.9858 0.518051 22.4963 0.498047C23.0464 0.498047 23.4865 0.948132 23.4865 1.49824C23.4865 5.0389 22.3763 9.97983 17.1753 13.7605C17.4853 15.0408 17.9354 17.6613 16.8552 19.2816C15.615 21.1419 12.2744 21.7921 11.8943 21.8621C11.8343 21.8721 11.7743 21.8821 11.7143 21.8821H11.7243ZM12.7245 16.181V19.6016C13.7146 19.2916 14.7948 18.7915 15.2049 18.1814C15.675 17.4812 15.605 16.091 15.385 14.9008C14.5248 15.3808 13.6346 15.8109 12.7245 16.181ZM9.66388 12.0302L11.9643 14.3307C13.1845 13.8306 14.3648 13.2204 15.485 12.5103C19.9358 9.51974 21.2361 5.60901 21.4561 2.53843C19.6157 2.67846 17.8254 3.20856 16.2051 4.09872C14.2847 5.14892 12.6544 6.68921 11.4942 8.54956C10.7841 9.65977 10.174 10.82 9.66388 12.0302ZM4.39289 11.2701H7.81353C8.1936 10.3599 8.63368 9.46974 9.11377 8.60957C7.92355 8.38953 6.51329 8.31952 5.81315 8.78961C5.19304 9.19968 4.70294 10.3099 4.39289 11.2701Z\" fill=\"#673DE6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                <p class=\"protip__title\">\n                   What Is jQuery?\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"protip__content\"> jQuery is a JavaScript library used for creating dynamic front-end components, such as rotating sliders. Its lightweight code enables web developers to manipulate HTML elements and validate data more efficiently.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-use-jquery\">Why Use jQuery<\/h2><p>Apart from its plugin ecosystem, other reasons to use a jQuery library in WordPress are:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginner-friendly<\/strong>. Since it uses a simple and short text format, jQuery code is easy to read and write.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compactness<\/strong>. A jQuery file is usually smaller than plain JavaScript, letting you perform the same tasks with fewer characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-browser compatibility<\/strong>. Popular browsers that support jQuery include <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong>, <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong>, <strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong>, <strong>Safari<\/strong>, and <strong>Opera<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AJAX support<\/strong>. Developers can implement <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/what-is-ajax\/\">AJAX<\/a> to build a responsive and user-friendly website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower bandwidth usage<\/strong>. jQuery can execute animation effects directly on the user&rsquo;s browser, resulting in lower bandwidth usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-use-jquery-in-wordpress\">How to Use jQuery in WordPress<\/h2><p>There are two ways of adding jQuery scripts to a WordPress site &ndash; manually or using a WordPress plugin.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-wordpress-hosting\" href=\"\/ca\/wordpress-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/New-WP_in-text-banner.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111781\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Let&rsquo;s start with the manual method.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-jquery-manually\">Adding jQuery Manually<\/h3><p>If you have experience with JavaScript and WordPress development, follow these steps:<\/p><p><strong>1. Switch to the Compatibility Mode<\/strong><\/p><p>Before you start adding your own custom jQuery scripts to WordPress, it&rsquo;s crucial to understand jQuery&rsquo;s compatibility mode.<\/p><p>By default, jQuery uses the <strong>$ <\/strong>sign as a shortcut:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">$(document) .ready (function() {\n$(\"button\") .click (function () {<\/pre><p>However, other JavaScript libraries on your site also implement the dollar sign in their syntax. To avoid conflicts, enter the compatibility mode by replacing the <strong>$ <\/strong>sign with <strong>jQuery<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Take a look at the following code:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">jQuery(document) .ready (function() {\njQuery(\"button\") .click (function () {<\/pre><p>The only problem with this mode is, writing jQuery<strong> <\/strong>instead of the shortcut means incorporating more characters, leading to bloated scripts.<\/p><p>To solve this issue, pick a new variable name to replace the dollar sign. The most common one is <strong>$j.<\/strong><\/p><p>Simply add this code at the top of your jQuery scripts:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">var $j = jQuery.noConflict()<\/pre><p><strong>2. Make a Script File<\/strong><\/p><p>After that, create a custom script file with the .js extension. Hostinger users can follow these steps:<\/p><p><div class=\"announcement-block announcement-block--important\">\n            <span class=\"announcement-block__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M12 22.5C17.799 22.5 22.5 17.799 22.5 12C22.5 6.20101 17.799 1.5 12 1.5C6.20101 1.5 1.5 6.20101 1.5 12C1.5 17.799 6.20101 22.5 12 22.5ZM13.637 7.65198C13.637 6.74791 12.9041 6.01501 12 6.01501C11.0959 6.01501 10.363 6.74791 10.363 7.65198C10.5335 9.53749 10.875 13.383 10.875 13.383C10.875 14.0043 11.3787 14.508 12 14.508C12.6213 14.508 13.125 14.0043 13.125 13.383V13.38L13.637 7.65198ZM11.9927 15.714C11.3714 15.714 10.8677 16.2177 10.8677 16.839C10.8677 17.4603 11.3714 17.964 11.9927 17.964H12.0073C12.6286 17.964 13.1323 17.4603 13.1323 16.839C13.1323 16.2177 12.6286 15.714 12.0073 15.714H11.9927Z\"\n                          fill=\"#FEA419\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                Important\n            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"announcement-block__content\">\n                <strong>Important!<\/strong> For beginners, we recommend <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-create-wordpress-child-theme\/\">creating a WordPress child theme<\/a> first. This way, you can customize the styling, layout parameters, and scripts without changing the parent theme directory.\n            <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access <strong>hPanel <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Hosting <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Manage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the left menu, select <strong>Files <\/strong>&rarr;<strong> File Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter <strong>public_html<\/strong> &rarr;<strong> wp-content<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/The-wp-content-folder-in-hPanel_s-File-Manager.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/The-wp-content-folder-in-hPanel_s-File-Manager.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"The wp-content folder in hPanel's File Manager\" class=\"wp-image-75510\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Open the <strong>themes<\/strong> folder<strong> <\/strong>and select one of the installed themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the left menu, click <strong>New Folder<\/strong> and name the folder <strong>js<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>New File<\/strong> to create a new .js file &ndash; for instance: <strong>new_script.js<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Newly-created-.js-file-in-the-theme_s-folder.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Newly-created-.js-file-in-the-theme_s-folder.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Newly created .js file in the theme's folder\" class=\"wp-image-75511\" style=\"width:840px;height:175px\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\">\n<li>Add jQuery scripts to the file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat the same steps to customize WordPress plugins.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>        <div class=\"protip\">\n            <div class=\"protip__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1.49234 23.5024C1.23229 23.5024 0.972242 23.4024 0.782206 23.2123C0.562165 22.9923 0.452144 22.6822 0.502153 22.3722C0.562165 21.9221 1.14227 17.9113 3.00262 16.351C3.63274 15.8209 4.43289 15.5509 5.26305 15.5609C6.09321 15.5909 6.87335 15.9109 7.47347 16.4911C8.6937 17.6913 8.76371 19.6717 7.6435 20.9919C6.0832 22.8523 2.08245 23.4324 1.63237 23.4924C1.59236 23.4924 1.54235 23.4924 1.50234 23.4924L1.49234 23.5024ZM5.16303 17.5613C4.84297 17.5613 4.53291 17.6713 4.29287 17.8813C3.60274 18.4614 3.07264 19.9317 2.75258 21.242C4.06282 20.9219 5.5331 20.3918 6.11321 19.7017C6.55329 19.1716 6.54329 18.3814 6.0832 17.9213C5.85316 17.7013 5.5431 17.5713 5.20304 17.5613C5.19304 17.5613 5.17303 17.5613 5.16303 17.5613ZM11.7243 21.8821C11.4942 21.8821 11.2642 21.8021 11.0841 21.652C10.8541 21.462 10.7241 21.1819 10.7241 20.8819V15.9109L8.08358 13.2705H3.11264C2.81259 13.2705 2.53254 13.1404 2.3425 12.9104C2.15246 12.6803 2.07245 12.3803 2.12246 12.0902C2.19247 11.7102 2.84259 8.36953 4.70294 7.12929C6.33325 6.04909 8.96375 6.49918 10.244 6.80923C11.5442 4.96889 13.2546 3.4286 15.2349 2.33839C17.4553 1.11816 19.9858 0.518051 22.4963 0.498047C23.0464 0.498047 23.4865 0.948132 23.4865 1.49824C23.4865 5.0389 22.3763 9.97983 17.1753 13.7605C17.4853 15.0408 17.9354 17.6613 16.8552 19.2816C15.615 21.1419 12.2744 21.7921 11.8943 21.8621C11.8343 21.8721 11.7743 21.8821 11.7143 21.8821H11.7243ZM12.7245 16.181V19.6016C13.7146 19.2916 14.7948 18.7915 15.2049 18.1814C15.675 17.4812 15.605 16.091 15.385 14.9008C14.5248 15.3808 13.6346 15.8109 12.7245 16.181ZM9.66388 12.0302L11.9643 14.3307C13.1845 13.8306 14.3648 13.2204 15.485 12.5103C19.9358 9.51974 21.2361 5.60901 21.4561 2.53843C19.6157 2.67846 17.8254 3.20856 16.2051 4.09872C14.2847 5.14892 12.6544 6.68921 11.4942 8.54956C10.7841 9.65977 10.174 10.82 9.66388 12.0302ZM4.39289 11.2701H7.81353C8.1936 10.3599 8.63368 9.46974 9.11377 8.60957C7.92355 8.38953 6.51329 8.31952 5.81315 8.78961C5.19304 9.19968 4.70294 10.3099 4.39289 11.2701Z\" fill=\"#673DE6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                <p class=\"protip__title\">\n                    Pro Tip                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"protip__content\">If you&rsquo;re unsure how to code a script, our guide <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/what-is-jquery\/\">What Is jQuery? A Beginner&rsquo;s Introduction to the jQuery Library<\/a> explains its main features.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<\/p><p><strong>3. Add Code Into the functions.php File<\/strong><\/p><p>Before adding inline scripts to WordPress, locate the<strong> functions.php<\/strong> file in the theme&rsquo;s folder.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/The-functions.php-file-in-the-theme_s-folder.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/The-functions.php-file-in-the-theme_s-folder.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"The functions.php file in the theme's folder\n\" class=\"wp-image-75512\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>Open the file and add the following jQuery function at the top:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">function add_my_scripts() {\r\n    wp_enqueue_script( &lsquo;new-script', get_template_directory_uri() . '\/js\/new_script.js', array( 'jquery' ), '1.0.0', true );\r\n}\r\nadd_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'add_my_scripts' )<\/pre><p>Make sure to replace <strong>new-script<\/strong> and <strong>new_script.js<\/strong> with the actual file names.<\/p><p>By inserting the <strong>wp_enqueue_script<\/strong> function into the PHP code, users can add a custom script and inform WordPress that it relies on jQuery.<\/p><p>It also helps WordPress locate the script file and customize the theme based on your jQuery scripts.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-jquery-via-a-wordpress-plugin\">Adding jQuery via a WordPress Plugin<\/h3><p>If adding scripts to WordPress manually is too technical for you, we recommend using jQuery WordPress plugins.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how:<\/p><p><strong>1. Pick a Plugin<\/strong><\/p><p>WordPress offers various plugins to create interactive websites with jQuery. Here are our top picks for different use cases:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/jquery-updater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jQuery Updater<\/a>. While jQuery comes pre-loaded with WordPress, the platform often uses an outdated version. jQuery Updater ensures that your site automatically installs the latest version of this JavaScript library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-custom-fields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Custom Fields<\/a>. This tool is suitable for adding custom fields to posts and pages. Some of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jQuery-based fields<\/a> include Color Picker, Google Map, Date Picker, and Time Picker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/jquery-validation-for-contact-form-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jQuery Validation For Contact Form 7<\/a>. This plugin lets you display error messages when users enter invalid data on <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/contact-form-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Form 7<\/a>. You can create validation rules for URLs, dates, credit cards, and phone numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/jquery-post-splitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jQuery Post Splitter<\/a>. Compatible with most WordPress themes, this plugin lets you split posts and pages into sliders.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Although <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress\/how-to-install-wordpress-plugins\/\">installing these plugins<\/a> simplifies the website designing process, you still need a basic knowledge of JavaScript and jQuery libraries to use them.<\/p><p>        <div class=\"protip\">\n            <div class=\"protip__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1.49234 23.5024C1.23229 23.5024 0.972242 23.4024 0.782206 23.2123C0.562165 22.9923 0.452144 22.6822 0.502153 22.3722C0.562165 21.9221 1.14227 17.9113 3.00262 16.351C3.63274 15.8209 4.43289 15.5509 5.26305 15.5609C6.09321 15.5909 6.87335 15.9109 7.47347 16.4911C8.6937 17.6913 8.76371 19.6717 7.6435 20.9919C6.0832 22.8523 2.08245 23.4324 1.63237 23.4924C1.59236 23.4924 1.54235 23.4924 1.50234 23.4924L1.49234 23.5024ZM5.16303 17.5613C4.84297 17.5613 4.53291 17.6713 4.29287 17.8813C3.60274 18.4614 3.07264 19.9317 2.75258 21.242C4.06282 20.9219 5.5331 20.3918 6.11321 19.7017C6.55329 19.1716 6.54329 18.3814 6.0832 17.9213C5.85316 17.7013 5.5431 17.5713 5.20304 17.5613C5.19304 17.5613 5.17303 17.5613 5.16303 17.5613ZM11.7243 21.8821C11.4942 21.8821 11.2642 21.8021 11.0841 21.652C10.8541 21.462 10.7241 21.1819 10.7241 20.8819V15.9109L8.08358 13.2705H3.11264C2.81259 13.2705 2.53254 13.1404 2.3425 12.9104C2.15246 12.6803 2.07245 12.3803 2.12246 12.0902C2.19247 11.7102 2.84259 8.36953 4.70294 7.12929C6.33325 6.04909 8.96375 6.49918 10.244 6.80923C11.5442 4.96889 13.2546 3.4286 15.2349 2.33839C17.4553 1.11816 19.9858 0.518051 22.4963 0.498047C23.0464 0.498047 23.4865 0.948132 23.4865 1.49824C23.4865 5.0389 22.3763 9.97983 17.1753 13.7605C17.4853 15.0408 17.9354 17.6613 16.8552 19.2816C15.615 21.1419 12.2744 21.7921 11.8943 21.8621C11.8343 21.8721 11.7743 21.8821 11.7143 21.8821H11.7243ZM12.7245 16.181V19.6016C13.7146 19.2916 14.7948 18.7915 15.2049 18.1814C15.675 17.4812 15.605 16.091 15.385 14.9008C14.5248 15.3808 13.6346 15.8109 12.7245 16.181ZM9.66388 12.0302L11.9643 14.3307C13.1845 13.8306 14.3648 13.2204 15.485 12.5103C19.9358 9.51974 21.2361 5.60901 21.4561 2.53843C19.6157 2.67846 17.8254 3.20856 16.2051 4.09872C14.2847 5.14892 12.6544 6.68921 11.4942 8.54956C10.7841 9.65977 10.174 10.82 9.66388 12.0302ZM4.39289 11.2701H7.81353C8.1936 10.3599 8.63368 9.46974 9.11377 8.60957C7.92355 8.38953 6.51329 8.31952 5.81315 8.78961C5.19304 9.19968 4.70294 10.3099 4.39289 11.2701Z\" fill=\"#673DE6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                <p class=\"protip__title\">\n                    Suggested Reading                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"protip__content\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-javascript\/\">How to Add JavaScript to WordPress<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-theme-editor\/\">WordPress Theme Editor<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-file-manager\/\">WordPress File Manager<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-affiliate-plugin\/\">Best WordPress Affiliate Plugins<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-jquery-is-not-defined\/\">WordPress jQuery Is Not Defined Error<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-security-plugins\/\">The 7 Best WordPress Security Plugins<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wordpress-project-management\/\">15 Best WordPress Project Management Plugins<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>Knowing how to use jQuery in WordPress is crucial for any site owners and developers.<\/p><p>jQuery offers a lightweight solution to create interactive elements, edit pages, and customize the overall look of a WordPress website.<\/p><p>To add jQuery to WordPress scripts manually, switch to its compatibility mode, create a script file, and customize the <strong>functions.php<\/strong> file in your theme&rsquo;s folder.<\/p><p>For beginners, WordPress jQuery plugins like <strong>Advanced Custom Fields<\/strong> will help with the process.<\/p><p>We hope this article will help you develop a more unique and engaging website. Good luck.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jquery-in-wordpress-faqs\">jQuery in WordPress FAQs<\/h2><p>Below is some additional information about jQuery in WordPress.<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680762668872\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is jQuery Easy to Learn?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">jQuery is generally considered easy to learn for beginners due to its concise syntax and intuitive API. 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