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If you’ve ever tried to add functionality for comment replies on your WordPress site, you know that it requires enqueuing a script to handle it. However, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. In this article, we’ll explain the proper way to enqueue the comment reply script in WordPress. By using this method, you’ll ensure that your website is both secure and efficient. So, let’s dive in!
function wpturbo_enqueue_comment_reply() {
if ( is_singular() && comments_open() && ( get_option( 'thread_comments' ) == 1 ) ) {
wp_enqueue_script( 'comment-reply' );
}
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'wpturbo_enqueue_comment_reply' );
The function wpturbo_enqueue_comment_reply() is a way to enqueue the comment reply JavaScript file in WordPress. This file is used to handle threaded comments, meaning comments that can be nested underneath other comments.
The first condition in the function checks if the current page is a singular post or page type, as we only want to load this script on individual pages that can have comments. The second condition checks if comments are open on this page. Lastly, the third condition checks if the WordPress option for threaded comments is set to true.
If all these conditions are true, we proceed with enqueuing the comment-reply script using the wp_enqueue_script() function. This function provides a simple way to register and enqueue scripts needed on the front-end of the site.
Finally, we need to hook this function into the wp_enqueue_scripts action hook. This ensures that the script is enqueued at the appropriate time when WordPress enqueues its scripts. It’s important to note that this function only enqueues the script if it’s needed, which is optimal for performance reasons.
By using this function, the comment reply JavaScript file will only be loaded when it’s necessary on a page. This is much better than loading it on all pages, which can add unnecessary bloat to your website.