WordPress
WordPress Themes
Choose, install, activate, and customize WordPress themes to control your site's appearance.
A WordPress theme controls your website's look and layout — colors, fonts, page structure, and style.
Installing a Theme
From the WordPress.org directory:
- Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New
- Search for a theme by name or filter by features
- Click Install, then Activate
Uploading a purchased theme:
- Download the theme .zip file from where you bought it
- Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme
- Choose the .zip file and click Install Now, then Activate
Customizing Your Theme
Go to Appearance → Customize to open the Live Customizer:
- Site Identity — logo, site name, tagline
- Colors — change color scheme
- Menus — manage navigation
- Widgets — sidebars and footer content
- Homepage Settings — choose static page or latest posts
Child Themes
Always use a child theme when editing theme code. A child theme inherits the parent's styles but your changes survive parent theme updates.
Recommended Free Themes
- Astra — lightweight, page builder friendly
- GeneratePress — performance-focused
- Kadence — excellent block editor support
Tips
- Only install themes from wordpress.org or reputable paid theme shops
- Delete unused themes — they're a security risk even when inactive
- Test on mobile after activating — use a browser's dev tools to preview
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