Thesis is one of the best WordPress SEO optimized WordPress theme that we use and recommend to others. If you are not aware about Thesis WordPress Theme, I would suggest read our review of Thesis WordPress Theme. We have already seen how easy it is to customize Thesis WordPress theme with Thesis option and design option panel. We all know that we can easily customize Thesis WordPress theme with hooks and we usually use codes into Thesis custom functions file to make any changes.
Here I’m talking about a useful Thesis WordPress plugin which will help you to add any codes into Thesis WordPress Theme. Here I’m talking about a WordPress plugin call Thesis Open Hook, which is a dedicated WordPress plugin for Thesis Theme.
Thesis works on Hooks to make any changes, Though editing Thesis theme is usually done by editing two custom file of Thesis
- Custom.css
- Custom functions.php
Though Thesis theme can be edited easily with Thesis open hook wordpress plugin. Thesis open hook plugin provide all the functionalities you need to make changes in your Thesis theme.
You can easily select any of the area where you want to make changes, and add the codes. In case if you are putting any php code, make sure, you checkmark execute php after putting the code.
With Thesis open hook plugin you need not need to open your custom.css file on your server. You can easily make changes from your wordpress control panel. Along with custom.css you can easily edit your custom_functions.php from the control panel.
Thesis open hook plugin is the perfect combo for Thesis wordpress theme. In the upcoming series on this post, I will guide you how easily you can make changes using this plugin.
Though it’s a useful plugin for Thesis Theme but I prefer to edit my custom folder to make changes. Since this will help me to lower down the number of WordPress plugin.
Do let us know if you are using Thesis open hook plugin or you are also editing custom functions folder to make changes.
I installed this plugin sometime ago as I got tired of editing files via ftp. This makes it a lot easier and more fun to work with. I also use the plugin to reference hook names and where they are situated in the theme.
This is a must for all Thesis users.
The refrence hook name made it so easy to make changes and edit the theme. I feel so sorry why I started using this plugin so late.
How far (extent) can you customize the thesis theme Harsh ???
Cos I am using a free theme much similar to that of thesis
I like Thesis theme due to its functionally like simple customization and pre built SEO system.
I have customized it for my blog and it’s looking pretty now.
Wow, looks like Thesis is loved by one and all. Hmmm, Do I need to check more on Thesis to make the purchase or should I stick with free themes?
Suneel Premium theme has always advantage over free wordpress theme. Though I will personally suggest before you select any theme (Free or premium) , its better to do a research so that you will never regret it.
Like I did my research before buying Thesis and I’m in love with it.
It is the best and handy plugin to customize Thesis theme. I’m using it and really impressed
That’s True Mayur. Earlier i used to make changes by editing my custom.css and cf.php file..
Once I tried this plugin and I’m in love with it.
Though i have not used that plugin, i have heard that its a really useful plugin that will make the customization of thesis very simple.
Amal whatever you have heard is very true and right. Thesis open hook plugin helps you to customize your blog easily..
Harsha can u tell me how can one change the background of your thesis theme?
hi harsh
i gone to edit thesis 1.3.3 theme,to add archive code after that my home page has not displaying any thing suggest me tip ?
Thesis is awesome. Been using it since the beginning. Perfect SEO, good speed, easy to use.
A little challenging to make look really pretty.