Headless WordPress Explained: A Beginner’s Guide

Skip to content What is Headless WordPress?

Headless WordPress is a website architecture that uses WordPress as the backend content management system and different technologies for displaying content on the front end.

How Traditional WordPress Differs from Headless WordPress:

Traditional WordPress uses themes to display content as a complete HTML block, combining the template and site content; in contrast, headless WordPress separates the backend from the front end, providing greater flexibility in content delivery.

Explanation of Separating WordPress Backend from Frontend:

In a headless WordPress setup, the backend, known as the admin area, is where content creation, plugin installation,