Guides & Tools for WordPress Developers

WordPress developers work with themes, plugins, custom code, and the block editor. These articles share tutorials, tools, and ideas for building better WordPress websites.

Topics range from PHP and JavaScript to REST APIs and choosing the best hosting for WordPress developers. Great for both new developers and experienced coders looking to stay sharp.

How to Use AI to Build a WordPress Related Posts Plugin

How to Use AI to Build a WordPress Related Posts Plugin

Learn how to create a simple related posts plugin for WordPress to demonstrate AI’s potential. It’s not going to rival commercial solutions, but it delivers a functional base that can be improved as needed.

The Best Open-Source Tools & Frameworks for Building WordPress Themes in 2026

The Best Open-Source Tools & Frameworks for Building WordPress Themes in 2026

We share the top open-source development tools and frameworks for building WordPress themes in 2025. Learn what they offer and how they can improve your workflow.

7 Top Starter & Barebone Themes for WordPress Development in 2026

7 Top Starter & Barebone Themes for WordPress Development in 2026

A collection of starter or barebones themes for WordPress that will allow you to quickly build a theme to your own custom specifications.

The 10 Best WordPress Developer Hosting Packages in 2026

The 10 Best WordPress Developer Hosting Packages in 2026

The best WordPress hosting for developers in 2025. Tools, performance, security, and scaling you can rely on.

10 Best Plugins For Adding AI to Your WordPress Website in 2026

10 Best Plugins For Adding AI to Your WordPress Website in 2026

A collection of WordPress plugins that, in one way or another, add artificial intelligence to your website. Some are longtime favorites, while others are upstarts breaking into the ecosystem.

8 Best LMS Plugins for WordPress in 2026

8 Best LMS Plugins for WordPress in 2026

A collection of fantastic plugins that will take your standard WordPress installation and transform it into an educational powerhouse.

Tips for Building a Performant WordPress Website

Tips for Building a Performant WordPress Website

Want a faster WordPress site? Learn how to boost performance with better hosting, lightweight themes, optimized images, and smart caching strategies.

Use AI to Enhance – Not Replace – Your WordPress Expertise

Use AI to Enhance – Not Replace – Your WordPress Expertise

AI can speed up WordPress development, but overreliance can hurt your workflow. Learn how to use AI tools effectively without losing control of your code.

How to Improve Custom WordPress Plugins with Plugin Check

How to Improve Custom WordPress Plugins with Plugin Check

If you need functionality that doesn’t exist in the WordPress ecosystem, you can quickly build a custom plugin. But how do you know if that plugin meets WordPress standards? You use Plugin Check.

How to Build a Successful WordPress Membership Site

How to Build a Successful WordPress Membership Site

The idea of a membership website is quite broad. Really, it can be anything from an organization that charges members for access to content or a simple community bulletin board….

8 Handy AI Prompts to Speed Up Your WordPress Workflow

8 Handy AI Prompts to Speed Up Your WordPress Workflow

We share a collection of AI prompts that will help both experts and casual users speed up their WordPress development and content creation workflows.

A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress

A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress