# How to Customize a WordPress Theme

> To customize a theme in WordPress, hover over Appearance and click Themes. Find your theme, click Info, and select Preview & Customize. Make your changes in the left-side panel, then click Activate & Save twice to confirm and apply the updates.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-customize-a-wordpress-theme/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3aa8ab56e05a00fe1c31/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Themes'.
2. Find the WordPress theme you want to customize and click the 'Info' button inside it.
3. Tap 'Preview & Customize' afterwards.
4. Following that, head over to the left-side panel and start making your desired customizations using the provided options.
5. Once done, click 'Activate & Save'.
6. Tap 'Activate & Save' one more time to confirm your request and apply the changes to the selected WordPress theme.