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How can I enqueue custom scripts and styles in a WordPress theme?

Asked on Nov 19, 2025

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To enqueue custom scripts and styles in a WordPress theme, you should use the `wp_enqueue_scripts` action hook. This ensures that your scripts and styles are loaded properly and in the correct order.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    function my_theme_enqueue_scripts() {
        // Enqueue a custom style
        wp_enqueue_style('custom-style', get_template_directory_uri() . '/css/custom-style.css');

        // Enqueue a custom script
        wp_enqueue_script('custom-script', get_template_directory_uri() . '/js/custom-script.js', array('jquery'), null, true);
    }
    add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'my_theme_enqueue_scripts');
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Use `get_template_directory_uri()` for parent themes and `get_stylesheet_directory_uri()` for child themes.
The `wp_enqueue_script` function's parameters include dependencies (e.g., `array('jquery')`), version, and whether to load in the footer (true/false).
Always use the `wp_enqueue_scripts` action hook to ensure proper loading.

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