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.

5 Cool Things You Can Do with a Local Install of WordPress in 2025

5 Cool Things You Can Do with a Local Install of WordPress in 2025

Running a copy of WordPress on your local machine is a fairly simple process (we have some helpful information on doing this). But you may be wondering about the actual…

How a Custom WordPress Plugin Can Help You Manage a Website

How a Custom WordPress Plugin Can Help You Manage a Website

Whether you’re a WordPress user or build websites for a living, it’s likely you’ve relied on a few plugins along the way. These additional pieces of software enable the content…

8 Best Free Plugins for WordPress Multisite in 2025

8 Best Free Plugins for WordPress Multisite in 2025

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.

The Best Open-Source Tools & Frameworks for Building WordPress Themes in 2025

The Best Open-Source Tools & Frameworks for Building WordPress Themes in 2025

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 2025

7 Top Starter & Barebone Themes for WordPress Development in 2025

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

8 Best LMS Plugins for WordPress in 2025

8 Best LMS Plugins for WordPress in 2025

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

10 Best Free WordPress Membership Plugins in 2025

10 Best Free WordPress Membership Plugins in 2025

A collection of the best free membership plugins for your WordPress websites. Some cater to niche uses, while others provide a full suite of functionality.

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 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.

10 Best Plugins For Adding AI to Your WordPress Website in 2025

10 Best Plugins For Adding AI to Your WordPress Website in 2025