This guide covers useful WordPress functions with practical steps you can copy into a real project.
Useful WordPress functions
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In this blog post, we will learn some of the most useful WordPress functions. These functions are important for custom theme development.
About WordPress
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS). Over 37.6% of websites are built on WordPress.
WordPress is also open source and easy to use, so a non-technical person can manage a website easily.
WordPress is a developer-friendly CMS and fairly easy to learn. Because it is open source, you can get online support from professionals, and many open-source themes are available.
Below you will find some of the most commonly used WordPress functions.
WordPress functions
1) wp_head()
Prints scripts or data in the head tag on the front end.
2) body_class()
Display the classes for the body element.
3) wp_body_open()
Fires immediately after the opening body tag.
4) get_header()
Load the header template.
5) get_footer()
Load the footer template.
6) wp_footer()
Prints scripts or data before the closing body tag on the front end.
7) wp_enqueue_style()
Enqueue a CSS stylesheet.
8) wp_enqueue_script()
Enqueue a JavaScript file.
9) get_bloginfo()
Displays information about the current site.
10) get_sidebar()
Load the sidebar template.
11) wp_nav_menu()
Displays a navigation menu.
12) get_stylesheet_uri()
Retrieves the URI of the current theme stylesheet.
We will share more functions in the next post.
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Reference: WordPress Code Reference.
