Custom widgets enhance your WordPress theme by adding new features and functionalities. This guide explains how to create and integrate custom widgets into your theme.

  1. Create a Widget Class:
    • Extend the WP_Widget class to define your widget:
  2. Register the Widget:
    • Register your custom widget in the theme’s functions.php:
  3. Add Widget to Widget Areas:
    • Add the widget to a sidebar or widget area via the WordPress admin under “Appearance” > “Widgets.”

By adding custom widgets to your WordPress theme, you can enhance the functionality and offer additional features to your site’s users.