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Prestashop 1.6 - Syntax error when adding Facebook Pixel to the HEAD section

PrestaShop v1.6.1.10

I have a problem adding Facebook pixel code to my PS header. Adding the pixel causes a fatal error. There is a syntax problem... it looks like this:

Fatal error: Uncaught --> Smarty Compiler: Syntax error in template "/shop/themes/default-bootstrap/header.tpl" on line 86 "{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?" - Unexpected ".", expected one of: "","" , ")" <-- thrown in /shop/tools/smarty/sysplugins/smarty_internal_templatecompilerbase.php on line 86

I tried disabling HTLM minifer, clearing the cache, etc. Nothing helps. I think the code compiler can't understand this new Facebook pixel syntax or something. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Solution

  • If you are inserting "pure" HTML / Javascript inside a Prestashop smarty (.TPL) file, you'll need to wrap your code between

    {literal} your code here {/literal}

    tags.

    Keep in mind that this is not the "Prestashop way" to achieve your task, you should consider build a simple module to insert your code through a front display hook.