[Support request] How to add jquery if not using the sticky navigation module

[Gary]

Hi Support

Hopefully a simple request, I want to use an Elements hook to enqueue jquery on a couple of pages using a slider which still requires jquery.

By default the slider doesn’t work because GP isn’t including jquery as I’m not using the sticky nav which I believe is the only thing in GP that still requires jquery.

So what is the best way to add jquery manually for a couple of pages? I’ve found this code mentioned in previous threads but it doesn’t seem to work for me:

add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'tu_load_jquery' );
function tu_load_jquery() {
    wp_enqueue_script( 'jquery' );
}

Thanks

[Leo]

Hi there,

That code should still work.

Can you make sure that it’s added using one of these methods?
Adding PHP: https://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-php/

[Gary]

Hi Leo

Is there a reason I shouldn’t use an Element hook for this with tge execute php option checked?

That’s what I’m doing currently.

Thanks

[Leo]

Hmm because it’s a function and not a hook content.

[Gary]

OK sorry, should have made myself clearer, I am using a hook element set to wp_footer in this case, which I’m trying to then enqueue jquery with using the snippet mentioned above. That should work correct?

Thanks

[Ying]

No, your method would work if the PHP code outputs content or if it’s a script.

But it’s a PHP function, it should be added using one of the methods introduced here:https://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-php/

[Gary]

Hi Ying

OK thanks for clarifying. In that case I’ll use the snippets plugin.

Thanks

[Ying]

No problem 🙂

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