What is a WordPress Theme?
A WordPress theme is a collection of files that define the look and feel of the website. These files include templates, stylesheets, images, and JavaScript, which control the layout, fonts, colours, and overall design. They also determine how posts and pages appear to visitors.
Every new WordPress website includes a simple, lightweight theme by default. You can keep this theme or explore the official Theme Directory to find one that better reflects your brand and business. With themes, changing your website’s appearance becomes quick and straightforward — just install and activate a new one.
Types of Themes
A WordPress offers several types of themes, each with different levels of flexibility and control.
Classic Themes
Developers build classic themes using PHP templates. You can customise them through the Customizer, menus, and widgets. Each theme defines its own structure and layout, so making advanced changes often requires coding knowledge.
Block Themes
Block themes support full site editing through the WordPress block editor. Built entirely with blocks, they let you design and customise every part of your website using the Site Editor—no coding needed.
Hybrid Themes
Hybrid themes combine elements of both classic and block themes. They offer some visual editing features while still relying on the Customizer for many settings.
