Getting started

The WordPress Theme Directory is used by millions of WordPress users all over the world. Themes in the directory are available for download from WordPress.org, and WordPress users can also install them directly from their administration screens.

By hosting your theme on WordPress.org, you’ll get:

• Download volume data of your theme
• User feedback in the forum
• Rating, which is used to know how users evaluate your topic

The gold of the Theme Directory is not to host every theme in the world, it's to host the best open source WordPress themes around.

Guidelines & resources

To ensure that WordPress users are guaranteed a good experience, every theme in the directory is reviewed by the Themes team. Your theme will have the best chance of being approved if you:

• Read the theme review guidelines and follow the submission requirements .
• Test your theme using the Theme Unit Test data before you upload and submit.

For more theme development resources, check out the Theme Developer Handbook . For specific questions, please use the Themes and Templates forum .