Should I Use Noscript?

Why should we use <noscript> element in JavaScript? To find whether the browser supports JavaScript or not, use the <noscript> tag. The HTML <noscript> tag is used to handle the browsers, which do recognize <script> tag but do not support scripting. This tag is used to display an alternate text message.

Is noscript still necessary?

NoScript Aims to Make Disabling JavaScript Easier…but It's Still a Hassle. Modern web browsers have an option to disable JavaScript entirely, just as they have the option to disable images and other web features. ... But it still breaks most of the web by default, and requires too much effort to micromanage your whitelist.

Can I use noscript?

Unfortunately the noscript element is only valid within the body of the page and so cannot be used in the head. The noscript element is a block level element and therefore can only be used to display entire blocks of content when JavaScript is disabled. It cannot be used inline.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.