wp-register-script

When should I use wp_register_script() with wp_enqueue_script() vs just wp_enqueue_script()?

The wp_register_script() Codex page literally says: A safe way of registering javascripts in WordPress for later use with wp_enqueue_script(). This means, if you want to register your scripts, but not directly load them in your pages, you can register the files once, and then load them when you need them. For example: You have a … Read more

Enqueue Scripts / Styles when shortcode is present

I found an other way that works well for me: When initializing the plugin, do not enqueue your scripts and styles, but register them with wp_register_style and wp_register_script. Next you can load the script/style on demand. For example when you render a shortcode with wp_enqueue_style(“your_style”) and wp_enqueue_script(“your_script”). Here is an example plugin using this method … Read more

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