Use of child themes

  • Resolved LandyVlad

    (@landyvlad)


    4 years ago

    I’ve read these instructions but they are pitched a bit higher than my understanding level.

    Let’s say I was to create a child theme,

    1. Which settings would I change in the child theme and which ones in the parent theme?

    2. Once a child theme is activated is it then not possible to make adjustments in the settings within the parent theme?

    3. Is using a plugin the best (or rather easiest but still safe and fully functional) means of creating and managing a child theme?

    I’ve seen the following which appear to be the most popular and highly rated for the purpose and would be happy to hear which are good or whether there is one I should particularly avoid.

    Child Theme Configurator

    Child Theme Generator

    Child Theme Wizard

    Thank in advance for your patience and assistance.

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  • Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    1 and 2. The whole point of using a child theme is so that you don’t have to make changes in the parent theme (which would be removed every time the parent theme updates).

    3. If you’re not comfortable with https://developer.www.ads-software.com/themes/advanced-topics/child-themes/ then I definitely recommend using a plugin. The 3 you listed are all compatible with the latest version of WordPress and have great ratings. They’re all free too, so I recommend trying each one until you find one you like.

    Thread Starter LandyVlad

    (@landyvlad)

    Ta.

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