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

Asked on Nov 11, 2025

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To enqueue scripts properly in the WordPress admin area, you should use the `admin_enqueue_scripts` action hook. This hook allows you to add your custom scripts and styles specifically for the admin dashboard.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    function my_custom_admin_scripts() {
        wp_enqueue_script('my-admin-script', plugin_dir_url(__FILE__) . 'js/admin-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 relies on them.
Set the last parameter to true to load the script in the footer.
Always use unique handles for your scripts to avoid conflicts.

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