JavaScript Array push()
Example
Add a new item to an array:
const fruits = ["Banana", "Orange", "Apple", "Mango"];
fruits.push("Kiwi"); // Adds "Kiwi"
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Definition and Usage
The push() method adds new items to the end of an array.
push() changes the length of the array and returns the new length.
Tip: To add items at the beginning of an array, use unshift().
Browser Support
push is fully supported in all browsers:
| Chrome | IE | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
array.push(item1, item2, ..., itemX)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| item1, item2, ..., itemX | Required. The item(s) to add to the array |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, representing the new length of the array |
|---|---|
| JavaScript Version: | ECMAScript 1 |
More Examples
Example
Add more than one item:
const fruits = ["Banana", "Orange", "Apple", "Mango"];
fruits.push("Kiwi", "Lemon", "Pineapple");
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Example
push() returns the new length:
const fruits = ["Banana", "Orange", "Apple", "Mango"];
fruits.push("Kiwi"); // Returns 5
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