How to Add JavaScript to Elementor?
Many web developers and website owners must incorporate JavaScript code into their websites in order to function optimally; platforms like Google Analytics and Hotjar require script tags in order to function optimally.
As such, it is imperative that Elementor users understand how to add JavaScript. There are multiple methods available for doing so – from plugins or child themes – but one approach stands out above them all: knowing where and how to add the code will result in faster website development.
Using the Elementor Code Module
Add JavaScript code to your website is much simpler than you may think. Use Elementor’s HTML widget to quickly insert JS script directly in your page layout – just ensure to wrap the code inside script> tags so browsers can execute it!
An effective way to add JavaScript code snippets into an Elementor website is via plugin. Essential Addons offers one such plugin with their free EA Custom JS extension that makes adding code snippets simple using an input field.
To start off, login to your WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add New. Search for and install your desired plugin before activating it afterwards.
Once Elementor is installed, navigate to a page you would like to edit with Elementor and click “Edit with Elementor” from the left-sidebar. Next, search for and drag HTML widget into place where you wish to insert JS script code snippet. When finished copy/paste your code into widget and update. Upon returning to page check JS script is working properly before revisiting page/post for verification. This method works best if only needing one script on single page/post.
Using a Child Theme
Child themes provide an effective alternative to editing an existing WordPress theme, enabling you to add functionality without altering its structure and contents, as well as protect it against possible updates to themes and plugins.
Elementor provides two methods for creating child themes for websites: through its theme editor or FTP. The former requires only editing one function in your child theme’s functions file while FTP/SFTP connect will need to be used for this step.
Once your child theme has been successfully created, it is recommended that its stylesheet be added back in so your modifications take effect. Be careful with this step though as if not done properly your changes may not show up online.
One way to quickly load the stylesheet of a child theme is with the help of WordPress’s wp_register_style and wp_register_script functions, with the former registering your theme while the latter ensures it loads ahead of its parent theme’s. You can find more information on these functions by viewing their official documentation or use an add-on such as wpCode that provides access to a library of premade code snippets.
Using a Plugin
Many platforms require JavaScript in your website, including Google Analytics and Hotjar for site tracking. While these tools can help ensure the smooth running of your site, Elementor makes implementing them difficult; there are ways around this though! Here are several methods for adding JavaScript without touching your theme files directly.
One way is to use a plugin that lets you insert code snippets quickly and easily into the header, footer or body of your website. WPCode offers such functionality with its vast library of premade snippets for adding code snippets directly into posts or pages – giving you greater control over when to load these components.
Another option is the Header Footer Code Manager plugin. Similar to WPCode, but offering more customization features; for instance, setting custom names/handles for the snippet and specifying whether it should appear in either head or body sections of a page is possible here; you can also define version numbers and manage dependencies associated with JS handlers.
Finally, CSS & JavaScript Toolbox offers another useful plugin to create reusable code blocks that can be added to your website easily and flexibly. With it you can integrate JavaScript, PHP and HTML directly into pages, posts, custom post types, tags categories URLs or front-end styles without touching theme files directly.
Using a Widget
Website owners don’t have to be web designers in order to craft stunning websites; with page builders such as Elementor, any person can craft eye-catching pages that set their online business apart from its competition.
Elementor differs from other page-building platforms in that users can add JavaScript code snippets through widgets instead. To insert a jQuery script using Elementor HTML widget, find and drag plugin from left sidebar panel then paste on content page.
Once your plugin is created, you can use it to easily insert any jQuery code into your website. Priority options range from 1-10 and you can set whether or not it should appear on either the head> or body> page.
Integrating your own JS or JavaScript code snippets into your WordPress website is a surefire way to enhance its functionality and user experience, giving it an edge that keeps visitors coming back for more – all it takes is a few clicks! With Bdthemes’ jQuery plugin Elementor you can even easily create custom HTML widgets.