WordPress Help
Official documentation, learning resources, and contributor guides collected from WordPress.org.
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Introduction to Block Development: Build your first custom block
Learn the basics of block development with this introductory course. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of building a custom block from start to finish. The course will guide you through the steps needed to build a practical example project that you can go on to use in your own sites. It…
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Customizing a header with patterns
Learn how to modify and change a header pattern to meet your design needs. Learning outcomes Comprehension questions Transcript Welcome to Learn WordPress. Join me as we design a header using a pattern. A header pattern is a pre-made header design that is ready to use or modify. Instead of nesting and grouping blocks together,…
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Converting a Shortcode into a Block
In this tutorial, you’re going to learn how to convert an existing WordPress shortcode into a block. We’ll be using the scaffolded code created by the Create Block tool, and applying it to an existing PHP-only plugin. Timestamps Learning outcomes Comprehension questions Transcript Hey there, and welcome to Learn WordPress. In this tutorial, you’re going…
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Creating a new header with blocks
Explore how to build a header using a block theme! Gain a deeper understanding of how blocks are nested to create a header and how to replace a header template part. We will also briefly touch on how to insert a header pattern that comes with your theme. Learning outcomes Comprehension questions Transcript Hi and…
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Social Media
You can follow WordPress on any of these social media platforms: X Bluesky Threads Mastodon Facebook Instagram Linkedin YouTube (follow for live streams) Twitch (experimental) TikTok Tumblr Please note: Comments are not actively reviewed, so if you seek support, please visit WordPress.org/support. When commenting please follow the WordPress code of conduct; contribute and participate constructively. Platforms marked “experimental”…
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WordPress Credits
WordPress Credits is a contribution-based practice program by the WordPress Foundation that brings university students into the heart of the WordPress open source project.
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Comment Template block
Go to the List of Blocks The Comment Template block is a part of the Comments block. It contains block elements to display comments, such as the comment author, avatar, and comment content. How to use the Comment Template Block When you add a Comments block, the Comment Template block is included by default. Also,…
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Customizing your post content layout
In this tutorial, we will take a closer look at how you can modify the way single posts are displayed. We will explore two designs and learn how to restructure and nest various types of blocks. Learning outcomes Accessing the Site Editor and Post Template. Recognizing the default layout of your theme’s Post Template. Identifying…
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DAG Status Information
This document serves as a living record of which DAGs are disabled or unstable and why. This can be helpful for tracking the various issues a DAG might have and knowing which DAGs we can turn back on when. A “Disabled” DAG is turned off in production. An “Unstable” DAG is turned on (often in…
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Comment Edit Link block
Go back to the list of Blocks The Comment Edit Link block displays a link to edit the comment in the WordPress Dashboard. This block is located inside a Comment Query Loop block and lets you customize the appearance of the Edit link. The Edit link is only visible to users who have permission to…