Title: JS isArray deprecated message
Last modified: December 18, 2025

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# JS isArray deprecated message

 *  Resolved [BackuPs](https://wordpress.org/support/users/neo2k23/)
 * (@neo2k23)
 * [5 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/)
 *     ```wp-block-code
       console.trace() JQMIGRATE: jQuery.isArray() is removed; use Array.isArray() jquery-migrate-4.0.0-beta.1.js:142:13    jQuery 3    apply http://server.tst/wp-content/plugins/woocommerce/assets/js/select2/select2.full.js?ver=4.0.3:4756    Options http://server.tst/wp-content/plugins/woocommerce/assets/js/select2/select2.full.js?ver=4.0.3:4919    Select2 http://server.tst/wp-content/plugins/woocommerce/assets/js/select2/select2.full.js?ver=4.0.3:5046    select2 http://server.tst/wp-content/plugins/woocommerce/assets/js/select2/select2.full.js?ver=4.0.3:6378    jQuery 2    select2 http://server.tst/wp-content/plugins/woocommerce/assets/js/select2/select2.full.js?ver=4.0.3:6375
       ```
   
 * I am getting above warning message in the js error console using js debug and
   Test Jquery Updates Plugin.
   i is caused by line 4756 in wp-content/plugins/woocommerce/
   assets/js/select2/select2.full.js which has this code if ($.isArray(options.language)){…}
   Please fix.

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 *  Plugin Support [shahzeen(woo-hc)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shahzeenfarooq/)
 * (@shahzeenfarooq)
 * [5 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/#post-18760732)
 * Hi there!
 * I understand how frustrating this can be. Let me clarify. This is **not a WooCommerce
   or PHP error by itself**. What you’re seeing is a **JavaScript stack trace** 
   related to **Select2**, which is the library WooCommerce uses for dropdown fields(
   such as country, state, and product selectors).
 * The lines shown (`apply`, `Options`, `Select2`, `select2`) indicate where the
   JavaScript failed while **initializing or updating a Select2 field**. What this
   usually indicates
 * In most cases, this happens due to:
    - A **JavaScript conflict** with another plugin or the active theme
    - A plugin **re-initializing Select2** on a field that WooCommerce has already
      initialized
    - A plugin or custom code **modifying checkout fields** in a way that breaks
      Select2
    - Fields being added via **AJAX** without properly triggering Select2 again
 * For testing purposes, could you please deactivate all plugins except **WooCommerce**,
   switch to a default theme like **Storefront**, and then check whether you’re 
   still experiencing the same issue?
 *  Thread Starter [BackuPs](https://wordpress.org/support/users/neo2k23/)
 * (@neo2k23)
 * [5 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/#post-18760756)
 * This happens because woocommerce is using a outdated select2 script v 4.0.3. 
   There is no js conflict, ajax, plugin or whatever breaking select2. 
   This is 
   happening because the select2.js woocommerce ships is using $.isArray which has
   been deprecated in JQuery for a long time.I kindly request you to dive into this
   matter and submit this to the woocommerce developers. The default answer given
   above is incorrect and not applicable at all. It is a deprecation bug. Please
   drop at the developers table
 * Note: the $.isArray function is used multiple times in the js file woocommerce
   ships for select2 and select2.full
   I am just informing you that in Jquery 4.0
   the support is stopped. for isArray. It is up to you to take actions on this.
   Another thing to consider : the reason plugins also run into this error/warning
   is because woocommerce is loading select2 in every admin screen in the admin 
   area. Also in plugin settings screens or theme settings screens where this should
   not be loaded at all. Woocommerce should only load select2 in its own settings
   and product related admin screens which will cause no issue with plugins and 
   admin ajax in other areas.
 *  Plugin Support [shahzeen(woo-hc)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shahzeenfarooq/)
 * (@shahzeenfarooq)
 * [5 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/#post-18760844)
 * Hi there!
   Sorry for the confusion. I’ve checked this and I can also confirm that`
   $.isArray` is present at line 4756 in the `select2.full.js` file. Thank you for
   bringing this to our attention. I will pass this on to our developers so they
   can review it and plan to update it in a future release.
 *  Thread Starter [BackuPs](https://wordpress.org/support/users/neo2k23/)
 * (@neo2k23)
 * [5 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/#post-18760848)
 * It is present at many lines in that file and also in select.js not only select2.
   full.js
   Please add that to the message you send at the developersThank you.
 *  Plugin Support [shahzeen(woo-hc)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shahzeenfarooq/)
 * (@shahzeenfarooq)
 * [5 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/#post-18761009)
 * Hi there!
 * Thank you for providing the additional information. I’ll make sure to share the
   link to this thread with the developers so they can see all the details and suggestions
   you’ve provided. We really appreciate you taking the time to help us improve 
   WooCommerce.
 *  Plugin Support [Ejay F – a11n](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ejayfernandes/)
 * (@ejayfernandes)
 * [4 months, 4 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/#post-18782043)
 * Hi [@neo2k23](https://wordpress.org/support/users/neo2k23/),
 * I hope all is well. As we haven’t heard back from you, I’ll close this out for
   now. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help again in the future.
 * If our support was helpful, we’d appreciate it if you could share your experience
   here:
   [https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/woocommerce/reviews/#new-post](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/woocommerce/reviews/#new-post)
 *  Thread Starter [BackuPs](https://wordpress.org/support/users/neo2k23/)
 * (@neo2k23)
 * [4 months, 4 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/#post-18782058)
 * [@ejayfernandes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ejayfernandes/) huh? was
   there a question left that i needed to answer? I thought you would get back to
   me with a reply that “the issue is fixed”. I am not aware that i needed to provide
   additional information as everything that needed to be said was explained and
   clear from the outset.
   Can you please provide more details about what additional
   information i need to provide so the problem gets fixed?
 * Thank you
 *  [LovingBro (woo-hc)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lovingbro/)
 * (@lovingbro)
 * [4 months, 4 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/#post-18782071)
 * Hi [@neo2k23](https://wordpress.org/support/users/neo2k23/),
 * I appreciate you following up and I can see how the earlier message caused some
   confusion. I want to clarify what happened and make sure we are aligned.
 * The message you received earlier is a follow up that is sent to all threads that
   are not marked as resolved and have had no activity for more than 7 days. It 
   was not a request for additional information specific to your case.
 * As my colleague already confirmed that your findings and suggestions were shared
   with the developers, the thread should have been marked as resolved at that point.
   No further details are required from you, and the topic is now correctly marked
   as resolved.
 * Thank you again for taking the time to report this and for providing such thorough
   technical context. It is genuinely helpful for improving WooCommerce.
 *  Plugin Support [thelmachido a11n](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thelmachido/)
 * (@thelmachido)
 * [4 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/js-isarray-deprecated-message/#post-18796457)
 * Hi [@neo2k23](https://wordpress.org/support/users/neo2k23/) thank you for your
   patience on this one, we are sorry we resolved this issue previously, but please
   rest assured we continued to check on this.
 * You were spot on that `$.isArray` is deprecated in jQuery 4.0 and that the `select2`
   library is the source of the warning. However, our internal audit found a very
   specific nuance in how WooCommerce handles this.
 * While WooCommerce historically used `select2`, the core code has transitioned
   to **`wc-select`**. The reason you are still seeing this notice across all admin
   pages is due to a “policed” check: WooCommerce currently scans to see if _other_
   active plugins or themes are still using the older `select2` library to prevent
   conflicts.
 * Because this check runs broadly across the admin area, it triggers the JQMIGRATE
   warning on every page load, even if the page isn’t actively using a dropdown 
   at that moment.Tracking the Fix
 * We have a formal issue open on GitHub specifically to address this deprecation
   and refine how we handle these library checks so they don’t clutter your console.
 * You can follow the progress and read the developer notes here:
 * 👉 **[GitHub Issue: jQuery Deprecation Notices in Admin](https://github.com/woocommerce/woocommerce/issues/61616)**
 * I recommend keeping an eye on that thread for the specific version release where
   this is optimized. We really appreciate the thorough technical context you provided—
   it helps us ensure the transition to jQuery 4.0 is as seamless as possible for
   everyone.

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