How do I add JavaScript to a webpage?

To insert JavaScript into a web page, use the <script> tag. The older method used the type or language attributes. This is no longer required as JavaScript is now the default scripting language inside the browser.

Option: 1 (Old Way)

<script language="javascript">
// Javascript code here
</script>

Option 2: (New Way / Shorthand)

<script>
// Javascript code here
</script>

Option 3: Load An External JavaScript File

<script type="text/javascript" src="script.js"> </script>

Scripts can be placed in external files. This is considered best practice as it keeps HTML and JS separate. This is known as separation of concerns. You can do this by keeping your code in a .js file.

Display A Warning If Javascript Is Disabled

<noscript>
    <p>Please Enable Javascript to View This Page Properly!</p>
</noscript>

How to add jQuery to website?

<head>
<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.5.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
</head>

<script>
$(document).ready(function(){
    // JQuery code here
});
</script>

The correct way to include jQuery in WordPress is as follows:

This is because WordPress uses the jQuery alias instead of $ for the jQuery function to avoid conflicts with other JavaScript libraries that also use the $ symbol. Wrapping the code in the ready() function ensures that the code is executed only after the DOM has finished loading.

How to add jQuery to wordpress?

<script>
jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
  // JQuery code here
})
</script>

How do I add JavaScript to a wordpress website?

To add JavaScript to a WordPress website with a plugin download and install the HFCM Plugin. Stands for Header Footer Code Manager. With this plugin you can add site wide or page specific JavaScript code to the header or footer of your wordpress website. It has a lot of handy features including one that will allow you to disable code from one place, use short codes, and add code to just the mobile or desktop versions of your website.