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WordPress How to Make a Website with WordPress Customizing WordPress Themes How to Make Child Themes

andy Tinsley
andy Tinsley
533 Points
Posted by andy Tinsley
andy Tinsley
533 Points

child theme plugins

I f you have problems with finding files etc.... would it be o.k to use a child theme plugin

1 Answer

Agustin Grube
Agustin Grube
39,278 Points
Agustin Grube
Agustin Grube
39,278 Points

Yes, it is ok to use a plug-in to created a child theme, but once you get the hang of it, you won't.

I used this code in the style.css file to create a child theme without a plugin:

/*
Theme Name: [insert name]
Theme URI: [insert theme uri]
Author: [insert your name]
Author URI: [insert your uri]
Description: Child Theme
Version: 1.08
License: GNU General Public License version 3.0
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Template: _____ [this is where you place the name of the parent theme]
*/

Template: is the line that connects to the parent theme.

Agustin Grube
Agustin Grube
39,278 Points
Agustin Grube
Agustin Grube
39,278 Points

I always create a child theme. You should also.