{"id":1108,"date":"2025-12-22T09:41:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T08:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=1108"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T06:56:25","slug":"where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Where can I find WordPress documentation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re just starting with WordPress or developing your own themes and plugins, the official WordPress documentation is an invaluable source of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress provides comprehensive documentation covering everything from basic website management to advanced development topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Official_WordPress_Documentation\" >Official WordPress Documentation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#WordPress_Codex\" >WordPress Codex<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#WordPress_Developer_Resources\" >WordPress Developer Resources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Theme_Development\" >Theme Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Plugin_Development\" >Plugin Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Block_Editor_Gutenberg\" >Block Editor (Gutenberg)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#REST_API\" >REST API<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#WordPress_Support_Resources\" >WordPress Support Resources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Support_Forums\" >Support Forums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Learn_WordPress\" >Learn WordPress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Who_Is_the_Documentation_For\" >Who Is the Documentation For?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Website_Owners\" >Website Owners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Content_Editors\" >Content Editors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Developers\" >Developers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#System_Administrators\" >System Administrators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-can-i-find-wordpress-documentation\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_WordPress_Documentation\"><\/span>Official WordPress Documentation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-3324527906\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary source of WordPress documentation is the official WordPress Codex and Developer Resources websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Codex\"><\/span>WordPress Codex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WordPress Codex contains articles, tutorials, and technical information about WordPress functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">English version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;codex.wordpress.org\/Main_Page\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Codex includes information about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Troubleshooting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security best practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Developer_Resources\"><\/span>WordPress Developer Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For developers, WordPress maintains a dedicated documentation portal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;developer.wordpress.org\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This resource includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theme_Development\"><\/span>Theme Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create custom themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modify existing themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use template hierarchy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize layouts and design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plugin_Development\"><\/span>Plugin Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plugin creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress hooks and filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>API integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Editor_Gutenberg\"><\/span>Block Editor (Gutenberg)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources for building:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block-based themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"REST_API\"><\/span>REST API<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about integrating WordPress with external applications and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Support_Resources\"><\/span>WordPress Support Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the official documentation, WordPress provides community-driven support resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_Forums\"><\/span>Support Forums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;wordpress.org\/support\/\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forums contain answers to thousands of common questions and technical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_WordPress\"><\/span>Learn WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;learn.wordpress.org\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This platform offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Video tutorials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational guides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">for users of all experience levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_the_Documentation_For\"><\/span>Who Is the Documentation For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official WordPress documentation is useful for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_Owners\"><\/span>Website Owners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuring settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installing plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating WordPress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_Editors\"><\/span>Content Editors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating pages and posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with the Block Editor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 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