How to tell what wordpress theme a site is using
- George Apostolov
How to tell what wordpress theme a site is using: step-by-step guide
Open the website in your web browser.
Right-click on the page and select View Page Source.
You will be redirected to this kind of page.
Use the search function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) and look for keywords like
wp-content/themes/. This often reveals the directory name of the theme.You might see something like "wp-content/themes/hello-elementor/," where hello-elementor is the theme name.
Quick answer: To identify a WordPress theme in your web browser, open the website, view the page source, use the search function to look for wp-content/themes/, and check the directory name to find the theme.
About this WordPress tutorial
Find out which WordPress theme a site uses by viewing the page source in your browser and searching for the theme directory name. This guide shows how to tell what wordpress theme a site is using in 5 steps, starting with "Open the website in your web browser" and finishing with "You might see something like 'wp-content/themes/hello-elementor/ ,' where hello-element...". 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 tell what wordpress theme a site is using?
5 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 Transfer a Wordpress Site to Another Account, How to transfer domain from wordpress to squarespace and How to Underline Text in Wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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