How to Customize a WordPress Theme
- George Apostolov
How to Customize a WordPress Theme: step-by-step guide
On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Themes'.
Find the WordPress theme you want to customize and click the 'Info' button inside it.
Tap 'Preview & Customize' afterwards.
Following that, head over to the left-side panel and start making your desired customizations using the provided options.
Once done, click 'Activate & Save'.
Tap 'Activate & Save' one more time to confirm your request and apply the changes to the selected WordPress theme.
Quick answer: 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.
About this WordPress tutorial
Personalize your WordPress theme by selecting a template, adjusting settings in the customizer panel, and saving your changes. This guide shows how to customize a WordPress Theme in 6 steps, starting with "On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Th..." and finishing with "Tap 'Activate & Save' one more time to confirm your request and apply the changes to th...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to customize a WordPress Theme?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Customize the WordPress Site Without Coding, How to deactivate a theme in wordpress and How to Delete a WordPress Site. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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