edit_themes

What is the edit_themes permission in WordPress?

The edit_themes permission is important in WordPress because it allows to make changes to the site's theme files.

If you have the edit_themes permission, you will see this link in the WordPress admin area:

• Appearance > Theme Editor

The Theme Editor in WordPress allows you make direct changes to your site's theme files. This guide talks about access to the “Theme Editor” screen in detail.

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Who has the edit_themes permission?

The edit_themes permission is available on single WordPress sites and on multisite networks.

By default, the edit_themes permission is only given to Super Admins and Administrators.

Users not in these roles are not allowed to edit the site's theme files.

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How to control who has the edit_themes permission

You can control who has the edit_themes permission by installing the PublishPress Capabilities plugin.

• After installing PublishPress Capabilities, go to “Capabilities” in your WordPress admin menu.
• Using the dropdown in the top-left corner, choose the role to edit.
• Check the box “edit themes”.
• Click “Save Changes”.

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All the WordPress theme permissions

• delete_themes
• edit_themes
• edit_theme_options
• install_themes
• switch_themes
• update_themes