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What Is a WordPress Theme: The Beginner’s Guide (2025)

What Is a WordPress Theme: The Beginner’s Guide (2025)

Not sure what a theme is?

By the end of this guide, you will have a better understanding of what a theme means in WordPress, and how it differs from other components.

Here’s some of what we’ll talk about here:

  • Understanding themes
  • Types of themes
  • How themes work

Ready? Let’s get started.

Understanding WordPress Themes

Let’s take this from the basics:

What is a WordPress Theme?

A WordPress theme consists of a collection of template files (WordPress theme files) that work together to create a cohesive graphical interface for a website.

Themes modify the way the site is displayed without modifying the underlying software.

They include various elements like

  • Layout
  • Colors
  • Fonts
  • Other design components

These collectively define the visual appearance and user experience of a WordPress site.

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