How to Use Wordpress Templates
- George Apostolov
How to Use Wordpress Templates: step-by-step guide
Navigate to Appearance > Themes in your WordPress dashboard.
Once you find a theme you like, click on it.
Click Activate this design to activate the theme you chose.
Click Activate Fewer to confirm the activation.
Select Customize this design.
Add or arrange widgets in your theme's sidebar, footer, or other widget areas.
Use the block editor to add content. You can add text, images, videos, and more.
Once satisfied, publish your pages and make your site public.
Quick answer: To use WordPress templates, navigate to Appearance and Themes in your dashboard, select a theme, and click Activate this design. Confirm activation, select Customize this design, arrange widgets, add content using the block editor, and publish your pages to make your site public.
About this WordPress tutorial
Activate themes, customize designs with widgets, add content using the block editor, and publish your WordPress site pages easily. This guide shows how to use Wordpress Templates in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to Appearance > Themes in your WordPress dashboard" and finishing with "Once satisfied, publish your pages and make your site public". 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 use Wordpress Templates?
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 Wrap Text in Wordpress, Mailerlite Wordpress Integration and Sync Ghost content with WordPress posts using Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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