Dev Tools · 1h ago
WordPress Theme Review Rules Force Features Into Companion Plugins
A veteran WordPress theme developer describes how strict review guidelines forced him to split his block theme's functionality into a separate plugin. The rules aim to separate presentation from functionality but result in users needing multiple installs. The developer argues this creates hidden dependencies rather than eliminating lock-in.
Meridian48 take
The critique highlights a real tension in WordPress's platform evolution, but the developer's frustration may overlook that modularity benefits long-term maintainability and security.
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