How To Find Out What WordPress Theme A Website Uses

3. The Most Direct Method: View Page Source

For WordPress websites, the simplest and most reliable method is built right into your browser.

3.1 Step 1: Open the Website in Your Browser

Use Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari—any modern browser works.

3.2 Step 2: View Page Source

Right-click anywhere on the page and select “View Page Source”
(or use Ctrl + U on Windows / Cmd + Option + U on Mac)

This opens a new tab showing the raw HTML code of the page.

3.3 Step 3: Search for the WordPress Theme Path

Once you’re in the page source:

1. Press Ctrl + F (or Cmd + F)

2. Search for:

    

   wp-content/themes

If the website is built on WordPress and the theme is not hidden, you will usually see something like:

That theme_name Is the Key

The folder name after /themes/ is the theme identifier.

For example:

• /themes/astra/ → Astra theme

• /themes/hello-elementor/ → Hello Elementor theme

• /themes/avada/ → Avada theme

• /themes/divi/ → Divi theme

This method works because WordPress stores all theme files inside:

As long as the site owner hasn’t deliberately hidden or renamed the folder, the theme name is visible.

4. What If You See Multiple Theme References?

Sometimes you’ll see more than one theme folder referenced. This can happen when:

• A child theme is used

• An older theme is still installed but inactive

• A framework theme is paired with a child theme

Example:

In this case:

• astra is the parent theme

• astra-child is the active child theme

The child theme controls customization, while the parent theme provides the core structure.

6. Identifying Page Builders Used with the Theme

Modern WordPress sites often combine themes with page builders, which dramatically affect layout and styling.

In the page source, you may see references to:

• elementor

• wpbakery

• oxygen

• bricks

• divi-builder

This tells you:

• The site is likely using a lightweight theme

• The page builder is responsible for much of the visual design

For example, Hello Elementor is intentionally minimal and relies almost entirely on Elementor for layout and styling.

7. Using Online Theme Detection Tools (Secondary Option)

If you prefer not to inspect code manually, there are online tools that can help.

These tools scan a website and attempt to identify:

• WordPress usage

• Active theme

• Installed plugins

However, keep in mind:

• Results are not always 100% accurate

• Some sites intentionally hide theme information

• Custom or heavily modified themes may not be detected

Manual inspection via View Page Source is still the most reliable method.

8. When Theme Detection Doesn’t Work

In some cases, you may not find wp-content/themes at all. Common reasons include:

• The site is not built on WordPress

• Theme paths are intentionally hidden

• A headless WordPress setup is used

• Aggressive caching or security plugins obscure assets

In these cases, you can still infer a lot by:

• Checking HTML structure

• Inspecting CSS class naming patterns

• Looking at JavaScript and asset loading behavior

But identifying the exact theme may no longer be possible.

9. Why Theme Choice Matters for Your Own Website

Choosing the right WordPress theme impacts:

• Website speed and performance

• Mobile responsiveness

• SEO structure

• Ease of customization

• Long-term maintenance

A good theme:

• Saves development time

• Reduces bugs

• Improves consistency across pages

• Makes future scaling easier

That’s why many professionals start by researching successful websites and identifying the themes they use.

10. From Theme Discovery to Website Creation

Seeing a great design is only the first step. The real value comes from:

• Choosing the right theme for your business goals

• Configuring it properly

• Customizing it without breaking updates

• Optimizing it for SEO and performance

This is where experience matters.

Bel Oak Marketing helps customers build WordPress websites on any theme they want—whether it’s a popular commercial theme, a lightweight framework, or a custom-configured setup. The focus isn’t just on making the site look good, but on making it fast, scalable, and conversion-ready.

11. WordPress Theme Is Key To Build A Wonderful Website

If you’ve ever looked at a website and thought,
“I want my site to look like this—what theme is it using?”
you’re already thinking like a smart site builder.

For WordPress websites, the answer is often just a few clicks away:

• Open the site

• View page source

• Search for wp-content/themes

• Identify the theme name

It’s a simple technique, but incredibly useful—especially when planning your next WordPress project.

If you want help choosing, configuring, or building on the right WordPress theme, working with an experienced team can save you a lot of trial and error—and get you to a professional result much faster.