Wordpress enqueue not working

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I have the following code:

function register_scripts(){
    wp_register_style( 'new_style', plugins_url('/css/style.css', __FILE__));
    wp_register_script( 'google-maps-api', 'http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false' );
}

add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'register_scripts');

But it is not working, can anyone see what I've done wrong?

Philipp, thanks for the quick reply - I am basing it on codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/wp_enqueue_script so yes, add_action should be being called. The code snippet is from a plugin I am building. — Ian
– Ian, Commented Nov 16, 2013 at 9:12

Obmerk Kronen · Accepted Answer · 2019-06-26 07:55:13Z

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Like in comment - You have registered them, but not enqueued...

function regiqueue_scripts(){
    wp_register_style( 'new_style', plugins_url('/css/style.css', __FILE__));
    wp_register_script( 'google-maps-api', 'http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false' );
    wp_enqueue_style( 'new_style' ); // or use just enqueue without register .. but not the other way around 
    wp_enqueue_script( 'google-maps-api' ); 
}

add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'regiqueue_scripts');

You see - registering the scripts just makes them available for use, but it will not enqueue until you tell it to do so. the function wp_enqueue_xx() - when all parameters filled CAN work without wp_register_xx() - but not the other way around.

Always use both as it allows more control over where and when to use the script.

edited Jun 26, 2019 at 7:55

answered Nov 16, 2013 at 9:28

Obmerk Kronen

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Ian Over a year ago

Thank you Obmerk and thank you everyone else for the comments. First time using stackoverflow and have to say very impressed indeed!!

Obmerk Kronen Over a year ago

@Ian You are both welcome and welcomed. This is the best way to learn and progress - by solving other persons issues ..

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