{"id":20310,"date":"2019-01-08T12:04:38","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T10:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=20310"},"modified":"2024-04-18T15:50:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T12:50:23","slug":"wordpress-plugins-vs-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-plugins-vs-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the Difference Between WordPress Plugins vs Themes? Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In general, you use a WordPress theme to change how your site <em>looks<\/em> and a plugin to add or change <em>functionality<\/em> on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>However, in real life, the lines can get kind of blurred, which is why we think it&#8217;s helpful to spend some time covering the differences between WordPress plugins vs themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn more about the similarities and differences, as well as when you should use a plugin and when you should use a theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group keyt\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use themes to change your website&#8217;s overall look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add plugins to increase your website&#8217;s functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class='ti-tweet-clear'><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='ti-tweet_wrapper'>\n\t\t    \t<div class='ti-tweet_text'>\n\t\t    \t\t<a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=What%27s+the+difference+between+%23WordPress+%23plugins+vs+%23themes%3F+Here%27s+your+answer%21&via=themeisle&related=themeisle&url=https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-plugins-vs-themes\/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>What's the difference between #WordPress #plugins vs #themes? Here's your answer!<\/a>\n\t\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t<div class='ti-tweet_sharebtn'>\n\t\t    \t<a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=What%27s+the+difference+between+%23WordPress+%23plugins+vs+%23themes%3F+Here%27s+your+answer%21&via=themeisle&related=themeisle&url=https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-plugins-vs-themes\/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Click To Tweet \n\t\t    \t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t    \t<\/a>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-dotted\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:1px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-introduction-to-wordpress-plugins-and-themes\">An introduction to WordPress plugins and themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is designed for flexibility, enabling the <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/what-is-wordpress-used-for\/\">creation of diverse websites<\/a> from simple one-page sites to large e-commerce platforms. To avoid complexity and bloat, WordPress maintains an optimized core with essential features. Users can customize their sites extensively by installing themes and plugins. These add-ons, ranging from simple to complex, enhance functionality and introduce new features:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image blog-img-std\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-opt-id=543140511  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1117\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png\" alt=\"The WordPress Plugin Directory.\" class=\"wp-image-103403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1117\/h:724\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 1117w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:300\/h:194\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 300w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1024\/h:664\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 1024w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:768\/h:498\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 768w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:50\/h:32\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 50w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:370\/h:240\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 370w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:612\/h:397\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 612w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:926\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 926w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:228\/h:148\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 228w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:301\/h:195\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 301w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:208\/h:135\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 208w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1117\/h:724\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WordPress-Popular-Plugins.png 2x\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In other words, you can think of WordPress as a modular system. You <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress\/\">start with a basic foundation<\/a>, and add on only the elements you need. This is an excellent way to build a website, as it means you have a lot of control over its look and function.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-dotted\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:1px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-key-differences-between-wordpress-plugins-and-themes\">The key differences between WordPress plugins and themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, we&#8217;ve talked about what these two types of add-ons have in common. However, they come in two \u2018flavors&#8217; for a reason. Let&#8217;s cover the key differences between WordPress plugins and themes&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:15px;border-color:#4267cf\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wordpress-themes\">WordPress themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/Using_Themes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress themes<\/a> are designed to make large-scale changes to your website&#8217;s appearance. This includes its design, layout, colors, navigation, and everything else involved in its overall look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your WordPress site can only have one theme active at a time, while you can use as many plugins as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most WordPress sites start out with a default theme installed, which is serviceable but looks very basic:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image blog-img-std\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1569187215  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1819\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png\" alt=\"A demo site running the Twenty Seventeen theme.\" class=\"wp-image-20313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1819\/h:932\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 1819w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:300\/h:154\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 300w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:768\/h:393\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 768w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1024\/h:525\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 1024w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:50\/h:26\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 50w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:468\/h:240\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 468w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:775\/h:397\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 775w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1171\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 1171w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:289\/h:148\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 289w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:381\/h:195\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 381w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:263\/h:135\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 263w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1819\/h:932\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/twenty-seventeen-demo-site.png 2x\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, by installing another theme, you can radically transform the way your site is laid out. For instance, here&#8217;s the same site pictured above, using <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/themes\/hestia-pro\/\">the Hestia theme<\/a> instead of the default Twenty Twenty-X theme:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image blog-img-std\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1765533524  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1845\" height=\"931\" src=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png\" alt=\"A demo site running the Hestia theme.\" class=\"wp-image-20314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1845\/h:931\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 1845w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:300\/h:151\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 300w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:768\/h:388\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 768w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1024\/h:517\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 1024w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:50\/h:25\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 50w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:476\/h:240\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 476w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:787\/h:397\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 787w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1189\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 1189w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:293\/h:148\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 293w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:386\/h:195\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 386w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:268\/h:135\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 268w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1845\/h:931\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hestia-demo-site.png 2x\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some themes, like Hestia, are \u2018multipurpose&#8217; in nature. This means they include customizations and options for a wide range of site types. Others are \u2018niche&#8217; themes, designed for a specific purpose (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/wordpress-themes\/business\/\">business themes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/wordpress-themes\/photography\/\">photography themes<\/a>). Either way, you can almost always <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-customizer-how-to\/\">customize aspects of your chosen theme<\/a>, such as its color scheme and even sidebar placements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:15px;border-color:#4267cf\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wordpress-plugins\">WordPress plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While themes alter your website&#8217;s design, plugins are meant to <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/article\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">add new features and functionalities<\/a>. In simpler terms, themes affect what your site looks like, and <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-plugin\/\">plugins affect what it can do<\/a>. This means plugins can&#8217;t be as easily summarized, since there are solutions for just about any functionality you can imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some plugins focus on adding one specific feature to your site. <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-contact-form-7\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Form 7<\/a> is a perfect example, letting you build customizable forms and embed them on your pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other plugins, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-jetpack-plugin\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Jetpack<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/protect-your-wordpress-site-using-wordfence\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wordfence<\/a>, provide a variety of helpful tools and functionalities. No matter what you&#8217;d like your site to do, there&#8217;s a plugin to help get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-dotted\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:1px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-overlap-between-wordpress-plugins-and-themes\">The overlap between WordPress plugins and themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, the distinction between plugins and themes seems pretty clear. In theory, they&#8217;re two different types of add-ons with unique purposes. However, in practice, there <em>is<\/em> some overlap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common example is themes that do more than just alter your site&#8217;s appearance. Although visual style is still the focus of almost any theme, some will also include the types of features that <em>could<\/em> be added by a plugin instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, many themes include \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-page-builders\/\">page builders<\/a>&#8216; \u2013 drag-and-drop editors that help you design more complex content. At the same time, you can also get a page builder in plugin form, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/elementor-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Elementor<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/beaver-builder-lite-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beaver Builder<\/a>, and use it with any theme you like:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image blog-img-std\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1177352089  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Elementor-Page-Sample.png\"  decoding=\"async\" width=\"1912\" height=\"993\" src=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:eco\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Elementor-Page-Sample.png\" alt=\"The Elementor page editor.\" class=\"wp-image-103404\" 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For instance, let&#8217;s say you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/create-wordpress-knowledge-base\/\">create an online knowledge base<\/a>. You could use a theme like <a href=\"https:\/\/herothemes.com\/themes\/knowall-wordpress-knowledge-base\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KnowAll<\/a> or a plugin such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/echo-knowledge-base\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Knowledge Base for Documents and FAQs<\/a>, and either would provide you with the features you&#8217;ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-dotted\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:1px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-decide-whether-you-need-a-theme-or-a-plugin\">How to decide whether you need a theme or a plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, it&#8217;s easy to figure out whether you should go looking for a theme or a plugin. If you want to change your site&#8217;s look and layout, a new theme is what you want. On the other hand, if you&#8217;re in need of a specific feature, plugins are typically your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, what should you do when you find yourself in a situation like those we described above? If what you need could conceivably be provided by either a theme or a plugin, you have a choice to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, in most cases this choice is also pretty simple. Themes have a larger overall effect on your site, and <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/how-to-change-a-wordpress-theme\/\">changing your site&#8217;s theme<\/a> can be a hassle you won&#8217;t want to go through very often. Therefore, it&#8217;s best to <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-wordpress-theme\/\">select your theme<\/a> primarily based on the look and layout you want, rather than the features it includes. Then, you can add whatever additional functionality you require using plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exception would be if you need to transform your site into something a little more out of the ordinary. For example, if you want to create a wiki, forum, or knowledge base, your job may be easier if you can find a theme providing both the overall look you want <em>and<\/em> the elements needed to make your site function correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to determine what kind of tools you need is to spend some time exploring what&#8217;s available. 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If you&#8217;re looking for something special, you may also want to take a look at the premium options on <a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ThemeForest<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/codecanyon.net\/category\/wordpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CodeCanyon<\/a>, and those <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/wordpress-themes\/\">in our own directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-dotted\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:1px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, the difference between WordPress plugins and themes is pretty clear. Themes alter your site&#8217;s layout and visual style, while plugins add all kinds of features and functionality. While there&#8217;s some overlap in those definitions, it&#8217;s best to choose a theme based on how you want your site to look, and then add on features via plugins as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class='ti-tweet-clear'><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='ti-tweet_wrapper'>\n\t\t    \t<div class='ti-tweet_text'>\n\t\t    \t\t<a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=What%27s+the+difference+between+%23WordPress+%23plugins+vs+%23themes%3F+Here%27s+your+answer%21&via=themeisle&related=themeisle&url=https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-plugins-vs-themes\/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>What's the difference between #WordPress #plugins vs #themes? Here's your answer!<\/a>\n\t\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t<div class='ti-tweet_sharebtn'>\n\t\t    \t<a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=What%27s+the+difference+between+%23WordPress+%23plugins+vs+%23themes%3F+Here%27s+your+answer%21&via=themeisle&related=themeisle&url=https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-plugins-vs-themes\/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Click To Tweet \n\t\t    \t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t    \t<\/a>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Do you have any questions about WordPress plugins vs themes we haven&#8217;t answered here? 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