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How can I enqueue custom scripts in the WordPress admin area?

Asked on Oct 29, 2025

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To enqueue custom scripts in the WordPress admin area, you can use the `admin_enqueue_scripts` action hook. This allows you to add JavaScript files specifically for the WordPress dashboard.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    function my_custom_admin_scripts() {
        wp_enqueue_script('my-custom-script', plugin_dir_url(__FILE__) . 'js/custom-script.js', array('jquery'), '1.0', true);
    }
    add_action('admin_enqueue_scripts', 'my_custom_admin_scripts');
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Ensure your script path is correct and accessible.
Use dependencies like 'jquery' if your script requires them.
Set the last parameter to true to load the script in the footer.
Always test your scripts in a staging environment before deploying to live.

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How can I enqueue custom scripts in the WordPress admin area?

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