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Block theme

Quick answer · What is Block theme?

A WordPress theme built around blocks for editing site templates and other design areas.

IN PRACTICE

Block theme: an example

A site owner adjusts a footer using blocks in the Site Editor.

KEEP IN MIND

Features available with a block theme can differ from a classic theme's controls and customization workflow.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Block theme?

A site owner adjusts a footer using blocks in the Site Editor.

Does a block theme use the same controls as a classic theme?

Features available with a block theme can differ from a classic theme's controls and customization workflow.

Which concepts should I read alongside Block theme?

Site Editor: The WordPress interface for editing site-level templates, styles, and other supported design elements with a block theme.
WordPress theme: A collection of templates and styling that controls a WordPress site's presentation and, depending on its type, editing features.