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.

Simple Ways to Customize & Add Functionality to WordPress Plugins

Simple Ways to Customize & Add Functionality to WordPress Plugins

Extending a WordPress plugin doesn’t require expert knowledge. Mostly all you need is an understanding of PHP & HTML is all you need.

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

We take a look at what custom user roles are in WordPress, why you’d want to use them, and a few different techniques for creating them.

The 6 Best Developer Friendly WordPress Plugins for Performance & Diagnostics

The 6 Best Developer Friendly WordPress Plugins for Performance & Diagnostics

A collection of WordPress plugins built for developers. Use them to debug theme and plugin conflicts, track errors, profile performance, manage cron tasks, and log emails while you troubleshoot.

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

We discuss how AI site builders may support WordPress freelancers and agencies in the future, and where the current tools still fall short.

10 Best WordPress Staging Site Tools & Resources in 2026

10 Best WordPress Staging Site Tools & Resources in 2026

We share a collection of free tools for creating an exact copy of your WordPress website so you can safely test updates.

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 Protect WordPress Block Layouts From Accidental Changes

How to Protect WordPress Block Layouts From Accidental Changes

Keep clients from breaking WordPress block layouts. Save designs as block patterns, export backups, and lock blocks so content can change without moving pieces.

How To Help Your WordPress Clients Understand AI

How To Help Your WordPress Clients Understand AI

The tech industry is full of buzzwords and hype cycles. Many of us feel pressured to talk about and adopt whatever’s new and exciting. Artificial intelligence (AI) is yet another…

How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks

How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks

We’ll show you how to add custom styles to a WordPress block. When finished, you’ll have a real-world example to use as a basis for your ideas.

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 2026. 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.

What Is MCP, and How Can It Help Your WordPress Website?

What Is MCP, and How Can It Help Your WordPress Website?