Preparing a Theme for WordPress.org — a practical guide to submit WordPress theme with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.
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Short description
Pass Theme Check, remove placeholder content issues, and follow the handbook requirements.
Prep checklist
GPL license
No errors/warnings in Theme Check
Proper screenshot.png
Accessible & secure templates
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