How to Make a WordPress Theme
- George Apostolov
How to Make a WordPress Theme: step-by-step guide
On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Themes'.
After that, tap 'Design Your Own' at the top-right corner.
One by one, click on the listed website pages and assign a specific pattern you prefer to use.
Next, tap 'Select Styles' to customize the theme design settings according to your liking.
Click 'Colors' and choose your preferred style from the provided options.
Click 'Fonts' afterwards and specify your preferred theme font.
After that, click 'Select Pages'.
Finally, tick the checkbox next to the website pages you want to include in the theme. After that, click 'Save and Continue' to create the theme and further customize its general content.
Quick answer: To make a WordPress theme, hover over Appearance and click Themes, then tap Design Your Own. Assign patterns to website pages, select styles, customize colors and fonts, select your desired pages, and click Save and Continue to finish creating the theme.
About this WordPress tutorial
Create a custom WordPress theme by designing your own layout, selecting styles, colors, and fonts, and choosing pages to save and continue. This guide shows how to make a WordPress Theme in 8 steps, starting with "On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' option and click 'Th..." and finishing with "Finally, tick the checkbox next to the website pages you want to include in the theme....". 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 make a WordPress Theme?
8 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 Make the WordPress Site Mobile-Friendly, How to Make Wordpress Mobile Friendly and How to Make WordPress Site Private. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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