How do you install jQuery in Wordpress?

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How can I install jQuery on my Wordpress site?

You don't install jquery, you merely include the library and start using it. — Brad, Apr 25 '11 at 05:32
possible duplicate of [jQuery and Wordpress](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/788071/jquery-and-wordpress) — Blender, Apr 25 '11 at 05:33
@Blender. I want to add some effects on my site using jQuery. — johan, Apr 25 '11 at 05:39
Just a note. WP already uses jQuery so you just need to put `wp_enqueue_script("jquery"); ` in your `` — JohnP, Apr 25 '11 at 05:47

score 9 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 07 '13 at 17:51

Though one of the Answer is already Accepted but I feel the following technique may help somebody.

Include the following code at Plugin Page OR at function.php

function include_jQuery() {
    if (!is_admin()) {
        wp_enqueue_script('jquery');
    }
}
add_action('init', 'include_jQuery');

Definitely you can use any meaningful function name instead off include_jQuery.

Alternately, you can use the following code:

function include_jQuery() {
    if (!is_admin()) {
        // comment out the next two lines to load the local copy of jQuery
        wp_deregister_script('jquery'); 
        wp_register_script('jquery', 'http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js', false, '1.8.3'); 
        wp_enqueue_script('jquery');
    }
}
add_action('init', 'include_jQuery');

Finally, as a general rule, you should not use the $ variable for jQuery unless you have used one of the shortcuts. The following is an example of how to shortcut jQuery to safely use the $ variable:

jQuery(function ($) {
    /* You can safely use $ in this code block to reference jQuery */
});

You may like THIS link as well from where I personally learn the above technique(s). A Very BIG Thanks to Ericm Martin!

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 09 '12 at 14:37

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Jquery Already packaged with the Wordpress installation, and gets available with it. Check the source code when you get your new Wordpress Blog installed.

answered Feb 09 '12 at 14:37

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