Why Use a Child Theme?
There are several key advantages to using a child theme:
- Protection of modifications: If you modify a theme directly and it is updated, then your modifications may be lost. Using a child theme preserves custom changes during updates.
- Development efficiency: Child themes help accelerate the development process.
- Learning opportunity: They serve as an educational tool for WordPress theme development.
Installation Instructions
To install a child theme:
- Extract the complete package to locate the child theme file
- Upload the file to the WordPress installation via Appearance > Themes > Add New
- Activate it for use
Important: Ensure the main theme is installed first before activating the child theme. Refer to steps 3 and 4 in the theme installation guide if you need assistance.