{"id":151336,"date":"2024-06-11T13:08:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T18:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=151336"},"modified":"2024-06-11T17:06:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T22:06:43","slug":"how-to-use-wordpress-org-ultimate-guide-to-the-project-website","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/how-to-use-wordpress-org-ultimate-guide-to-the-project-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use WordPress.org: Ultimate Guide to the Project Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is a guide to WordPress.org, the central hub of all things WordPress. For beginners and advanced users alike, it is the go-to place to learn about WordPress, enhance their websites, and contribute to the WordPress project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;At the same time, there\u2019s a lot to sift through. WordPress.org is a big site full of useful things from thousands of free plugins to extensive tutorials on just about everything. But finding the best of the bunch is tough. Where to start?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s what this guide is all about. In the following, we\u2019ll show you the best places to go to <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn WordPress<\/a> and other helpful resources to get you started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-wordpress.org-guide-how-to-use-1024x507.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress.org homepage\" class=\"wp-image-151452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-wordpress.org-guide-how-to-use-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-wordpress.org-guide-how-to-use-540x267.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-wordpress.org-guide-how-to-use-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-wordpress.org-guide-how-to-use.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding WordPress.org<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The WordPress software is the backbone of much of the Internet, and its thriving ecosystem is a major part of the web. <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/wordpress-turns-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Way back in 2003<\/a>, when the original version was released, content management systems weren\u2019t as popular as they are now, so WordPress made waves. Suddenly, blogging was accessible to anyone and everyone. The platform has only continued to grow since.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress.org is the home of it all, and itself is an indispensable resource. Here you can download&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">themes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plugins<\/a> to use on your website (for free, by the way!), or learn how to use the platform through <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">documentation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/tutorials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutorials<\/a>. Alternatively, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/forums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support forums<\/a> to get answers to any question you may have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-wordpress-community-picture-1024x507.jpeg\" alt=\"WordPress.org community page\" class=\"wp-image-151453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-wordpress-community-picture-1024x507.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-wordpress-community-picture-540x267.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-wordpress-community-picture-768x380.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2-wordpress-community-picture.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may already know the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com. While the former is the home of <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the original WordPress project<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.com<\/a> is a hosting platform using the WordPress software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your WordPress.com plan, you may not be able to install plugins or themes. But you can still find helpful resources on WordPress.org, including documentation, community forums, block patterns, and other free assets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever way you use WordPress, there\u2019s something useful to find on WordPress.org.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-dream-it-build-it-slogan-on-homepage-1024x507.jpeg\" alt=\"WordPress.org block builder page screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-151454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-dream-it-build-it-slogan-on-homepage-1024x507.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-dream-it-build-it-slogan-on-homepage-540x267.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-dream-it-build-it-slogan-on-homepage-768x380.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-dream-it-build-it-slogan-on-homepage.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginner&#8217;s guide: getting started with WordPress.org<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.org<\/a> offers a wealth of information in its pages, and where better to start than the homepage?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This serves as a landing page for WordPress that shows off its features, as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/gutenberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live demonstration of the block editor<\/a>. The block-based web design demonstrated here is something you can create for yourself with the block editor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the navigation bar at the very top of the page, as this is the best place to start to get your bearings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-wordpress.org-navigation-menu-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of WordPress.org menu showing News, Showcase, Hosting Extend, and Learn pages as well as secondary pages under the Extend and Learn headings\" class=\"wp-image-151458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-wordpress.org-navigation-menu-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-wordpress.org-navigation-menu-540x379.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-wordpress.org-navigation-menu-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4-wordpress.org-navigation-menu.jpg 1215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the most important pages on WordPress.org, all of which we\u2019ll cover in detail. In addition, you&#8217;ll find a search bar to seek exactly what you\u2019re looking for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start exploring yourself, but if you\u2019re still deciding whether to try WordPress, why not check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/showcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Showcase<\/a>? This page shows off various websites built on the power of WordPress and the block editor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-wordpress.org-guide-showcase-908x1024.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress.org Showcase page\" class=\"wp-image-151459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-wordpress.org-guide-showcase-908x1024.jpg 908w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-wordpress.org-guide-showcase-479x540.jpg 479w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-wordpress.org-guide-showcase-768x866.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-wordpress.org-guide-showcase-1363x1536.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5-wordpress.org-guide-showcase.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re here, test out the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/gutenberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">block editor demo<\/a>, which lets you experiment with the visual block editor for yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-test-out-the-gutenberg-editor-on-wordpress.org_-1024x507.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress.org block builder demo page\" class=\"wp-image-151460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-test-out-the-gutenberg-editor-on-wordpress.org_-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-test-out-the-gutenberg-editor-on-wordpress.org_-540x267.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-test-out-the-gutenberg-editor-on-wordpress.org_-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6-test-out-the-gutenberg-editor-on-wordpress.org_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, if you really want to get your hands dirty, dive into the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/playground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress Playground<\/a>, which launches a temporary WordPress installation in your browser. You can poke through the Dashboard, install plugins, and get a feel for how WordPress functions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-wordpress-showcase-example-1024x507.jpeg\" alt=\"WordPress.org playground\" class=\"wp-image-151461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-wordpress-showcase-example-1024x507.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-wordpress-showcase-example-540x267.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-wordpress-showcase-example-768x380.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-wordpress-showcase-example.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to download WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in using WordPress for your website?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-wordpress-download-page-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Download page on WordPress.org\" class=\"wp-image-151462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-wordpress-download-page-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-wordpress-download-page-540x360.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-wordpress-download-page-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-wordpress-download-page.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, unless you specifically purchased \u201cunmanaged\u201d hosting, most beginner-friendly web hosts will install WordPress for you. You usually don\u2019t need to worry about setting it up yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how to find a suitable web host? WP Engine specializes in hosting WordPress sites, making it easy to set up your new website with help from experts who only work with WordPress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you are setting up your own server, or want to test out WordPress on a local server, the first thing to do is check the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About page<\/a>. Here you\u2019ll find more info about system\/server requirements, licensing, as well as more WordPress features and the open source philosophy that drives it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"961\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-wordpress.org-about-page-1024x961.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress.org About page\" class=\"wp-image-151463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-wordpress.org-about-page-1024x961.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-wordpress.org-about-page-540x507.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-wordpress.org-about-page-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-wordpress.org-about-page.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">install WordPress<\/a>, just click the blue Get WordPress button in the top right of any page. From here you can download the files you\u2019ll need to set it up, plus there are direct links to some useful resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning how to use WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With WordPress installed or your hosting account set up, you now need some useful resources to learn how to use it properly (or get it working on your server).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, WordPress.org has tons of documentation to guide you. Three resources are available, each one appropriate to WordPress users with varying levels of technical skill and familiarity with the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"151465\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-learn-wordpress-section-1-907x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"WordPress.org Learn page\" class=\"wp-image-151465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-learn-wordpress-section-1-907x1024.jpeg 907w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-learn-wordpress-section-1-478x540.jpeg 478w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-learn-wordpress-section-1-768x867.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-learn-wordpress-section-1.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" data-id=\"151466\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.1-documentation-on-wordpress.org_-1024x748.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress.org Documentation page\" class=\"wp-image-151466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.1-documentation-on-wordpress.org_-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.1-documentation-on-wordpress.org_-540x395.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.1-documentation-on-wordpress.org_-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.1-documentation-on-wordpress.org_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For beginners seeking accessible tutorials that will teach you how to use WordPress, start with <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn WordPress<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not to say that there\u2019s no advanced, developer-oriented tutorials here, but Learn WordPress offers more beginner-friendly formats like videos, courses, and online workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse the tutorials whenever you need help. There\u2019s everything from 40-minute breakdowns to quick five minute troubleshooting tips. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, watch <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/tutorial\/introduction-to-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introduction to WordPress<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget about courses. These lesson strings will get you working with WordPress hands on. Try the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/course\/getting-started-with-wordpress-get-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Started With WordPress: Get Set Up<\/a> course for a great example of what Learn WordPress has to offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If traditional, text-based documentation is more your thing, then the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Documentation<\/a> hub is where you want to go. Best for intermediate users with at least a little technical know-how or DIY inclinations, WordPress\u2019 online handbook is extensive, clear, and direct.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help installing WordPress? The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/category\/installation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Installation guides<\/a> will walk you through it. No idea what you\u2019re doing? The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/category\/where-to-start\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Steps With WordPress<\/a> is your best friend. And there\u2019s plenty more that will teach you how to use the Dashboard, install themes and plugins, and customize your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11-wordpress-developer-resources-1024x788.jpeg\" alt=\"WordPress.org Developer Resources page\" class=\"wp-image-151467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11-wordpress-developer-resources-1024x788.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11-wordpress-developer-resources-540x416.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11-wordpress-developer-resources-768x591.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/11-wordpress-developer-resources.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Developer documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re way past basic installation and getting your bearings and are ready to dive into APIs and code, then <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Developer Resources<\/a> is the place to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you\u2019ll learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/how-to-create-a-wordpress-child-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create your own themes<\/a>, plugins, and blocks, <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/using-wordpress-rest-api-plugin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to use the REST API<\/a>, and best practices to manage the more technical aspects of your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to contribute to WordPress, there are also guides on how to start helping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extend WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides endless documentation and how-to guides, one of the best things WordPress.org has to offer is its various free and open source repositories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These allow you to fully customize your website without paying anything. Plus, they\u2019re packed full with thousands of themes, plugins, and other useful assets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"915\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12-wordpress.org-theme-directory-1024x915.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress.org Themes directory\" class=\"wp-image-151468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12-wordpress.org-theme-directory-1024x915.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12-wordpress.org-theme-directory-540x482.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12-wordpress.org-theme-directory-768x686.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/12-wordpress.org-theme-directory.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes and plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is known for its extensibility, and the massive open source developer community behind it has led to the release of thousands of plugins and themes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These plugins and themes are available on WordPress.org and no how-to guide would be complete without mentioning them. There are currently <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">59k+ free plugins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12k+ free themes<\/a>. 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Want something on your site you don\u2019t know how to add by yourself? There\u2019s a plugin for that. Looking for a theme that doesn\u2019t cost an arm and a leg? 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You can use these to pretty up articles, headers, backgrounds, collages, galleries, and whatever else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Openverse also archives audio, which can be useful for video projects. 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Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/about\/etiquette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress\u2019 etiquette<\/a> emphasizes community focus over individualism and open participation to any person. All are welcome in WordPress, as long as you care about helping the project or others using it! 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These include learning workshops or just casual hangouts. If you want to attend one of <a href=\"https:\/\/central.wordcamp.org\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress\u2019 official conventions<\/a>, check the WordCamp schedule for upcoming events in your area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News<\/a> page can help you stay up to date on the latest WordPress happenings in the community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides all this, there are many pockets of WordPress fans scattered throughout the Internet, especially on social media or other websites. 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