How can I enqueue scripts properly to avoid conflicts in my theme?

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Enqueuing scripts properly in WordPress is crucial to avoid conflicts and ensure that scripts are loaded in the correct order. This is done using the `wp_enqueue_script` function within your theme's `functions.php` file.


    
    function my_theme_enqueue_scripts() {
      // Enqueue jQuery from WordPress core
      wp_enqueue_script('jquery');

      // Enqueue a custom script with dependencies and in the footer
      wp_enqueue_script(
        'my-custom-script', 
        get_template_directory_uri() . '/js/custom-script.js', 
        array('jquery'), 
        '1.0.0', 
        true
      );
    }
    add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'my_theme_enqueue_scripts');

ADDITIONAL COMMENT:

Use `wp_enqueue_script` to add scripts, specifying dependencies to ensure correct loading order.
Load scripts in the footer by setting the last parameter to `true` for better performance.
Always use `wp_enqueue_scripts` action hook to enqueue scripts in themes.
Use version numbers to manage browser caching effectively.

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How can I enqueue scripts properly to avoid conflicts in my theme?

Asked on Oct 23, 2025

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