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How can I enqueue scripts and styles properly in my WordPress theme?

Asked on Nov 29, 2025

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To properly enqueue scripts and styles in your WordPress theme, you should use the `wp_enqueue_scripts` action hook. This ensures that your assets are loaded in the correct order and only when needed, improving performance and compatibility.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    function my_theme_enqueue_scripts() {
        // Enqueue a style
        wp_enqueue_style('my-theme-style', get_stylesheet_uri());

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

Additional Comment:

Use `get_stylesheet_uri()` for the main stylesheet and `get_template_directory_uri()` for other assets.
Always specify dependencies and whether the script should be loaded in the footer (last parameter in `wp_enqueue_script`).
Enqueuing ensures that assets are loaded only once and in the correct order.
Use version numbers to manage cache busting by passing a version argument.

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