Hello I am new and I want to develop wp theme and sell on themeforest. So please any guidelines?which frame work is used to develop wp sites?

[ntdropper]

Hello I am new and I want to develop wp theme and sell on themeforest. So please any guidelines?which frame work is used to develop wp sites?

[hevada]

Hello @ntdropper and welcome!

I am not sure about the best framework to use - at this particular point, Themeforest authors will be able to help you better, but meanwhile, also please read this important announcement about the updated WordPress requirements for Themeforest and Codecanyon: Updated WordPress Requirements

All the best!

[surekhatechseo]

Welcome! Here’s a quick guide for getting started with WordPress theme development for ThemeForest:

Basic Guidelines:

1. Understand ThemeForest Requirements

• Clean code (HTML5, CSS3, JS, PHP standards)
• Responsive design
• Proper documentation
• Unique, quality design
• Use Theme Check plugin to meet WP standards

2. Use a Framework (Optional but Helpful)
   Common frameworks used:

• Underscores (_s) – Starter theme from Automattic
• Sage – Modern workflow using Laravel Blade, Gulp, Webpack
• Bootstrap/Tailwind CSS – For front-end styling
• Redux Framework – For theme options panel

3. Folder Structure
   Stick to standard WP structure: header.php, footer.php, functions.php, style.css, etc.
4. Enqueue Scripts & Styles Properly
   Use wp_enqueue_style() and wp_enqueue_script() functions.
5. Make It Customizable
   Use WordPress Customizer API for settings like colors, logos, etc.
6. Use Demo Content
   Importable demo data is a plus for buyers.
7. Test for Compatibility
   Test across browsers, devices, and with Gutenberg editor.
8. Licensing
   Use only GPL-compatible assets (fonts, images, scripts).

Tools You May Need:

• Code Editor (VS Code, Sublime)
• Browser Dev Tools
• Local WP Server (XAMPP, LocalWP)
• Git for version control
• Theme Check plugin

Want a checklist or sample starter theme?