How to Find Out What WordPress Theme a Website Is Using
Ever come across a beautiful WordPress website and wondered which theme it’s using? There are a few simple ways to find out. Let’s go through them step by step.
1. Check the Page Source
You can easily view a website’s source code:
- Right-click anywhere on the webpage and select “View Page Source” (or press Ctrl + U on your keyboard).
- Once the code opens, use the search function (Ctrl + F) and type wp-content/themes/.
- The text after themes/ will usually show you the theme’s folder name — which is often the name of the theme itself.
2. Use a Browser Extension
Some browser tools can automatically detect the theme and plugins used on a WordPress site. Examples include:
Just install one of these extensions in your browser and visit the website — it will show the theme name and even some active plugins.
3. Use a Theme Detector Website
You can also use online tools that are made specifically for this purpose. Simply enter the website URL, and they’ll tell you what theme is being used. Popular options include:
4. Check the WordPress Theme Directory
If you already know the theme name, search for it on the official WordPress theme directory to see if it’s a free theme. This can help you find more details or download it for your own use.
5. Look Inside the Website Files (If You Have Access)
If you have access to the website’s files (for example, through cPanel or FTP), go to the folder:
wp-content/themes/theme-name/style.css
Open the style.css file — you’ll find the theme’s name, version, author, and more inside the header section.
Important Notes
- Some developers change the theme folder name or edit the style.css file to hide the real theme name.
- Some website owners use custom themes or rename them for branding — in those cases, the above methods might not show the exact theme name.
- If the theme information is hidden, it might be difficult to find out without direct access to the website’s files.
In summary: Most WordPress themes can be identified through the page source, browser extensions, or detector tools — but completely custom or renamed themes may remain hidden.
