wp plugin handles deregister
To deregister a WordPress plugin using the wp_deregister_script and wp_deregister_style functions, follow these steps:
- Identify the Handle:
Determine the handle of the script or style you want to deregister. Handles are unique identifiers assigned to scripts and styles when they are registered.
Use wp_deregister_script:
php wp_deregister_script( $handle );Replace$handlewith the actual handle of the script you want to deregister.Use wp_deregister_style:
php wp_deregister_style( $handle );Replace$handlewith the actual handle of the style you want to deregister.Optional: Check if the Script/Style is Enqueued: To prevent errors, you can check if the script or style is enqueued before attempting to deregister it. Use
wp_script_is()for scripts andwp_style_is()for styles.
Example for scripts:
php
if ( wp_script_is( $handle, 'enqueued' ) ) {
wp_deregister_script( $handle );
}
Example for styles:
php
if ( wp_style_is( $handle, 'enqueued' ) ) {
wp_deregister_style( $handle );
}
- Hook the Deregistration:
To execute the deregistration at the appropriate time, hook it to an action using
wp_enqueue_scripts,admin_enqueue_scripts, or other relevant hooks.
Example:
php
function deregister_my_script() {
wp_deregister_script( 'my-script-handle' );
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'deregister_my_script' );
Replace 'my-script-handle' with the actual handle of the script you want to deregister.
- Place the Code in Your Theme's Functions.php or a Custom Plugin:
Insert the deregistration code either in the
functions.phpfile of your theme or in a custom plugin.
Example:
php
// In theme's functions.php
function deregister_my_script() {
wp_deregister_script( 'my-script-handle' );
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'deregister_my_script' );
Or, create a custom plugin file and include it in the WordPress plugins directory.
Note: Ensure that you replace 'my-script-handle' with the actual handle of the script or style you want to deregister.