Title: Uncaught SyntaxError
Last modified: November 5, 2024

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# Uncaught SyntaxError

 *  Resolved [Cla](https://wordpress.org/support/users/foxhound87/)
 * (@foxhound87)
 * [1 year, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/)
 * Hello,
 * I installed the plugin “google analytics for wordpress”
 * And in the browser console I get this error:
   Uncaught SyntaxError: Cannot use
   import statement outside a module (at frontend.min.js?ver=9.2.1:1:1)
 * which it refers to this file: /wp-content/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/
   lite/assets/vue/js/frontend.min.js?ver=9.2.1
 * What can I do to fix it?
 * Thanks

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 *  Plugin Support [Michelle D.](https://wordpress.org/support/users/devmich/)
 * (@devmich)
 * [1 year, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18116565)
 * Hi [@foxhound87](https://wordpress.org/support/users/foxhound87/),
 * Thanks for reaching out. I’m sorry for the trouble here.
 * Out of curiosity, does this error appear for you when logged into your WordPress
   site or when logged out? Or does it appear in both instances?
 * It’s possible there might be a plugin conflict. Are you able to share with me
   a list of your active plugins?
 * Thank you!
 *  Thread Starter [Cla](https://wordpress.org/support/users/foxhound87/)
 * (@foxhound87)
 * [1 year, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18117178)
 * Yes it appears only when logged in.
 * these are my active plugins:
 * All in One SEO
   Contact Form 7ElementorGoogle Analytics for WordPress by MonsterInsightsKirki
   Customizer FrameworkMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPressMeta BoxRazzi AddonsSoo Demo
   ImporterUserFeedback LiteWCBoost – Products CompareWCBoost – Variation SwatchesWCBoost–
   WishlistWooCommerceWooCommerce PayPal PaymentsWooCommerce Shipping & TaxWooCommerce
   Weight Based ShippingWooPaymentsWP Super CacheWPForms Lite
 *  [Marcus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/power2009/)
 * (@power2009)
 * [1 year, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18118274)
 * Hello. I have too error on Frontend side with this “Import Module”
 * The error “Uncaught SyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module”
   occurs when a JavaScript file with `import` statements is loaded in a context
   that doesn’t support ES6 module syntax (also known as ECMAScript 2015). This 
   can happen with files like `frontend.min.js` if they are loaded without specifying
   the module type.
 * **Subject**: JavaScript Module Loading Issue: `Uncaught SyntaxError: Cannot use
   import statement outside a module`
 * **Description**: I’m encountering an error in `frontend.min.js` in the plugin
   directory (`/wp-content/plugins/google-analytics-premium/pro/assets/vue`). When
   attempting to load this file, I receive the following error in the console:
 * javascript
 * Copy code
 * `Uncaught SyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module (at frontend.
   min.js?ver=9.2.1:1:1)`
 * **Steps to Reproduce**:
    1. Load the page where `frontend.min.js` is used.
    2. Observe the console error.
 * **Expected Behavior**: The JavaScript file should load without errors, and all
   module imports should be properly handled.
 * **Observed Behavior**: The `import` statements in `frontend.min.js` are throwing
   an error because the file is not recognized as a module.
 * **Details**: This issue typically occurs when JavaScript files with `import` 
   statements are loaded without the necessary `type="module"` attribute, which 
   is required for ES6 modules. Here is a relevant configuration snippet from `manifest.
   json`:
 * You must add script how **<script type=”module”** but you add him how <script
   type=”text/javascript”..
 *  [Marcus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/power2009/)
 * (@power2009)
 * [1 year, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18118660)
 * **Bug Report: Conflict in Script Tag Type Modification for Module Scripts**
 * **Description:**
 * During independent testing, a bug was identified involving the function `public
   function script_loader_tag( $tag, $handle, $src )` located in `admin-assets.php`.
   This function is intended to set specific scripts as modules by modifying the`
   <script>` tag. However, an issue was observed, where despite modifications from
   the filter, the `<script>` tag’s type remains as `text/javascript` instead of`
   module`.
 * Log results indicate that the filter correctly applies changes to the `<script
   >` tag. Nevertheless, the script type is not updated to `module` because an existing`
   type="text/javascript"` attribute is likely predefined, either within the plugin
   code or influenced by browser behavior. Consequently, for the file `js/frontend.
   min.js`, the script type remains incorrect, causing the module-based script not
   to load as intended.
 * **Proposed Solution:**
 * To address this issue temporarily, I suggest modifying the function in `admin-
   assets.php` under the path `/wp-content/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/
   includes/admin` as follows:
 *     ```wp-block-code
       /**
        * Update script tag.
        * The vue code needs type=module.
        */
       public function script_loader_tag( $tag, $handle, $src ) {
   
           if ( ! in_array( $handle, $this->own_handles ) ) {
               return $tag;
           }
   
           // Check if the 'monsterinsights-vue-frontend' script is the target
           if ( 'monsterinsights-vue-frontend' === $handle ) {
               // Remove any existing type attribute
               $tag = preg_replace( '/\stype="[^"]+"/', '', $tag );
           }
   
           // Change the script tag by adding type="module" and return it.
           $tag = str_replace( '></script>', ' type="module"></script>', $tag );
   
           $domain = monsterinsights_is_pro_version() ? 'ga-premium' : 'ga-premium';
           $tag    = monsterinsights_get_printable_translations( $domain ) . $tag;
   
           return $tag;
       }
       ```
   
 * This modification removes the `type="text/javascript"` attribute and correctly
   sets `type="module"`. It temporarily resolves the console errors and ensures 
   proper functionality of the plugin. We hope the development team can review and
   implement a permanent fix to detect and set the correct module type without conflict.
 * **Impact:**
 * This issue affects both the Pro and Lite versions of the plugin, preventing the
   script and its dependencies from executing correctly.
 * **Results After the Fix:**
    1. **Pro Version:** `<script src="DEMOSITE/wp-content/plugins/google-analytics-
       premium/pro/assets/vue/js/frontend.min.js?ver=9.2.1" id="monsterinsights-vue-
       frontend-js" type="module"></script>`
    2. **Lite Version:** `<script src="DEMOSITE/wp-content/plugins/google-analytics-
       for-wordpress/lite/assets/vue/js/frontend.min.js?ver=9.2.1" id="monsterinsights-
       vue-frontend-js" type="module"></script>`
 * The `monsterinsights-vue-frontend` script is set with the type `text/javascript`,
   likely due to the following reasons:
    1. **Lack of initial check for type in the `script_loader_tag` function**: The 
       MonsterInsights plugin might explicitly set `text/javascript` for all scripts
       if the type was not previously modified. The `script_loader_tag` function may
       trigger after the type has already been set.
    2. **Conflicts with `wp_enqueue_script()`**: If the script is registered with the
       standard WordPress function `wp_enqueue_script()` or a similar method without
       the `type="module"` attribute, WordPress will automatically apply the `text/
       javascript` type.
 * the `monsterinsights-vue-frontend` script is registered in **google-analytics-
   premium/includes/frontend**/`frontend.php` using the `wp_register_script()` and`
   wp_enqueue_script()` functions:
 *     ```wp-block-code
       wp_register_script( 'monsterinsights-vue-frontend', $frontend_js_url, array( 'wp-i18n' ),  monsterinsights_get_asset_version(), true ); wp_enqueue_script( 'monsterinsights-vue-frontend' );
       ```
   
 * It’s important to note that the `wp_register_script()` and `wp_enqueue_script()`
   functions do not set the `type` attribute, so by default, WordPress adds `type
   ="text/javascript"`.
 * This second solution:
 *     ```wp-block-code
       * Update script tag.* The vue code needs type=module.*/public function script_loader_tag( $tag, $handle, $src ) {    if ( ! in_array( $handle, $this->own_handles ) ) {        return $tag;    }    // Check if the 'monsterinsights-vue-frontend' script is the target    if ( 'monsterinsights-vue-frontend' === $handle ) {    // Remove any existing type attribute    $tag = str_replace( 'text/javascript', 'module', $tag );    }    // Change the script tag by adding type="module" and return it.    $html = str_replace( '></script>', ' type="module"></script>', $tag );    $domain = monsterinsights_is_pro_version() ? 'ga-premium' : 'ga-premium';    $html   = monsterinsights_get_printable_translations( $domain ) . $html;    return $html;} 
       ```
   
 * I hope this helps the development team address this critical issue. Thank you!
 *  [MarcGuay](https://wordpress.org/support/users/marcguay/)
 * (@marcguay)
 * [1 year, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18121221)
 * Running into this as well.
 *  [Marcus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/power2009/)
 * (@power2009)
 * [1 year, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18121247)
 * + New bug in Dashboard WordPress
 *     ```wp-block-code
       Error: attribute d: Expected number, "M e -16 6 A -6 -6 …".TypeError: t.tablePrepareColumnItems is not a functionat ReportReAuth
       ```
   
 *  Plugin Support [Michelle D.](https://wordpress.org/support/users/devmich/)
 * (@devmich)
 * [1 year, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18123394)
 * Hi [@foxhound87](https://wordpress.org/support/users/foxhound87/), [@power2009](https://wordpress.org/support/users/power2009/)
   and [@marcguay](https://wordpress.org/support/users/marcguay/),
 * I’ve reached out to our developer team about this and they’re investigating the
   issue. We appreciate you for bringing this to our attention.
 * In the meantime, please let us know if you have any further questions.
 * Thanks!
 *  [Marcus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/power2009/)
 * (@power2009)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18132718)
 * In new update 9.2.2 – is not fixed( lol…
 * This is own fix i do for 2min
 *     ```wp-block-code
       /** * Update script tag.* The vue code needs type=module.*/public function script_loader_tag( $tag, $handle, $src ) {    if ( ! in_array( $handle, $this->own_handles ) ) {        return $tag;    }    // Check if the 'monsterinsights-vue-frontend' script is the target    if ( 'monsterinsights-vue-frontend' === $handle ) {    // Remove any existing type attribute    $tag = str_replace( 'text/javascript', 'module', $tag );    }    // Change the script tag by adding type="module" and return it.    $html = str_replace( '></script>', ' type="module"></script>', $tag );    $domain = monsterinsights_is_pro_version() ? 'ga-premium' : 'ga-premium';    $html   = monsterinsights_get_printable_translations( $domain ) . $html;    return $html;} 
       ```
   
 *  Plugin Support [Michelle D.](https://wordpress.org/support/users/devmich/)
 * (@devmich)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18139513)
 * Hi [@power2009](https://wordpress.org/support/users/power2009/),
 * I’m sorry for any confusion! This issue is still a work in progress.
 * I apologize for the wait, but as soon as I have another update I’ll reach out
   again.
 * Thank you.
 *  [Marcus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/power2009/)
 * (@power2009)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18152262)
 * + new JS issues in WP Dashbord
 * TypeError: t.tablePrepareColumnItems is not a function
   at ReportReAuth-d9fc4de3.
   min.js:1:38727at c.pD [as _l](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/16382?output_format=md)
   at c.kt (ReportReAuth-d9fc4de3.min.js:1:38594)at RD.e._render (vendor-b19955ae.
   min.js:5:22157)at c.n (vendor-b19955ae.min.js:5:32204)at e.get (vendor-b19955ae.
   min.js:5:28396)at e.run (vendor-b19955ae.min.js:5:29133)at Mk (vendor-b19955ae.
   min.js:5:34414)at Array. (vendor-b19955ae.min.js:5:25959)at uM (vendor-b19955ae.
   min.js:5:25371)kq @ vendor-b19955ae.min.js:5
 * + that when
 * Play.
    1. Click “Screen Options”
    2. Try disabling MonsterInsights
    3. Error in console
 *     ```wp-block-code
       vendor-b19955ae.min.js:262 Error: <path> attribute d: Expected number, "M e -16 6 A -6 -6 …".vendor-b19955ae.min.js:262 Error: <path> attribute d: Expected number, "M e -16 6 A -6 -6 …".vendor-b19955ae.min.js:262 Error: <path> attribute d: Expected number, "M e -16 6 A -6 -6 …".
       ```
   
 * The problem disappears only when we switch the widget to smaller mode. In full
   screen mode, the widget logs this error! I think the error is that the function
   that the script is looking for is missing in full mode.
 *  Plugin Support [Michelle D.](https://wordpress.org/support/users/devmich/)
 * (@devmich)
 * [1 year, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18204324)
 * Hi everyone,
 * Thanks so much for waiting.
 * I’m happy to report we’ve recently released a new version of MonsterInsights 
   which includes a fix for this particular issue. Please update MonsterInsights
   to the latest version for the fix to apply.
 * So sorry again about the extended wait on this, but our team truly appreciates
   your patience and understanding.
 * Thank you!
 *  [Marcus](https://wordpress.org/support/users/power2009/)
 * (@power2009)
 * [1 year, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18206399)
 * Thanks will test that
 *  [MarcGuay](https://wordpress.org/support/users/marcguay/)
 * (@marcguay)
 * [1 year, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/uncaught-syntaxerror-15/#post-18237204)
 * Fixed for me, thank you.

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