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 Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

How to Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

Learn how Telex from Automattic helps you build custom WordPress blocks with plain language prompts, test them in Playground, and export them as installable plugins.

8 Best Free Plugins for WordPress Multisite in 2026

8 Best Free Plugins for WordPress Multisite in 2026

A collection of the most essential free plugins for WordPress Multisite that add all kinds of fantastic functionality.

Why a Modular Approach Is Better for WordPress Development

Why a Modular Approach Is Better for WordPress Development

A modular approach to WordPress development offers a new way to build and manage projects. We’ll cover what it is, how it works, and how it can improve your workflow.

How to Use ChatGPT to Export Data from a WordPress Database

How to Use ChatGPT to Export Data from a WordPress Database

Learn how ChatGPT can help extract data from multiple WordPress plugins for quicker and easier data handling.

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.

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

Learn how to escape PHP data in WordPress to prevent security vulnerabilities. This quick guide helps developers write safer, more secure code.

Best Practices for Your WordPress Theme’s functions.php File

Best Practices for Your WordPress Theme’s functions.php File

Should your custom code go in functions.php or a plugin? This guide explains best practices for organizing snippets and avoiding future site problems.

How to Test Your AI-Generated WordPress Plugin

How to Test Your AI-Generated WordPress Plugin

AI can generate WordPress plugins in minutes, but they’re not ready for production without testing. Learn how to audit code for security, stability, and performance.

How to Avoid Common WordPress Theme Development Mistakes

How to Avoid Common WordPress Theme Development Mistakes

We take a look at five of the most common mistakes found in WordPress theme development and offer alternatives solutions.

10 Best WordPress Developer Hosting Packages in 2026

10 Best WordPress Developer Hosting Packages in 2026