When building your WordPress website, it’s important to make it look aesthetically appealing. After all, it’s natural for visitors to judge you based on the look of your site.

With thousands of free and paid WordPress themes, how do you go about choosing the best one?

The truth is, that can be challenging at times, and most people end up browsing other websites to get ideas and inspiration.

While on your theme-finding mission, you come across this website with a pleasing design. Sadly, there are no references to the theme’s name or developer anywhere on the site. So, you’re left wondering “what theme is that?” and fortunately that’s also where WordPress theme detectors come in handy.

WordPress Theme Detectors: 7 Methods To Figure Out “What Theme Is That?”

Fortunately, there’s always a way of finding out the theme a particular website is using. This includes using a WordPress theme detector, checking the source code, and looking in the stylesheet.

Here is are the specific tools and ways you can use:

Method 1: WPThemeDetector.com

WPThemeDetector, or WPTD, is an online tool you can use to figure out the theme a website is using. You need to copy the URL or domain of the site you found online, paste it to WPTD, and hit the “Enter” button.

WPTD will analyze the website and provide plenty of information about the theme and plugins the site is using. This tool is free and it only takes a few seconds to check a site and provide its information.

Method 2: Gochyu Theme Detector – What Theme Is That?

Gochyu Theme Detector is also another great tool for detecting WP website themes. Simply copy and paste the target website’s URL to the tool and click “Detect” or tap “Enter” on to your keyboard.

It also takes a few seconds to serve the information on the website. Gochyu works effectively for both WordPress.org and WordPress.com websites. It also helps in finding plugins on website.

This WordPress theme detector is also available on Google Web Store as a browser extension.

Method 3: ScanWP.net

Another tool you can use is ScanWP. Just copy and paste the website’s URL to the tool, and click “Detect”. Within seconds, the tool presents plenty of information, including the theme’s name, version, price, screenshot, and tags.

It also provides links where you can buy the theme and the vendor’s name. You’ll also see the different plugins the website is using, and it’s available as a browser extension on Google Web Store.

Method 4: IsItWP.com

IsItWP is also a popular tool for checking the theme and plugins of a WordPress website. Just copy and paste the site’s URL to the tool and click the “Analyze Website” button.

It will show you the theme’s name and whether it exists in their database. If not, you can always search online to determine if it’s available for download or find the vendor.

Method 5: Manually Inspect the Page Source

In some cases, website owners change or remove theme names, and this makes it difficult for a WordPress theme detector to know the theme a site is using. In this case, you can easily find out the theme manually.

Every WP site has a style.css file, which contains the theme’s header. The header usually shows the theme’s name, version, author, URI, and more. It also has the CSS styles that theme uses. Here are the steps you can use (Our target site here is Realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com):

Step 1: Visit the target site and right-click anywhere on the website. A menu should pop up, and then select “View Page Source.” This will open the source code of the page you’re viewing.

Step 2: Find the CSS file and open it. It’s usually a clickable link on most sites. At this point, you can still find the theme. Press “CTRL+F” or “Command+F” and search “themes.” Identify the URL that looks like this:

Http://www.example.come/wp-content/themes/[Theme name appears here]/

The theme’s name usually comes after “/themes/” in the URL. If this doesn’t work for you, you can continue below.

Tap “CTRL+F” or “Command+F” to find stylesheet. It’s usually <style> and <link> tagged.

Step 3: Once you clicked the link, it should open the CSS file in a new window. Look at the top of the file, and you’ll be able to see the theme name, URL, vendor, version, and more in the header block.

In some cases, a webmaster could be using a child theme to customize their sites. If you follow the steps above and you find that a site is using a child theme, locate ‘Template” in the header block.

The “Template’s” parameter is usually the name of the parent theme. You can then search the theme online to find the vendor.

Method 6: Don’t Forget the Footer

In some cases, the website owner might not have removed the theme’s name from the footer. Just visit the homepage of the site, and scroll all the way down.

If you’re lucky, you can find the theme’s name or its vendor near or in the “Powered by….” details.

Method 7: Email the Site Owner

If all the above options fail to work for you, you can easily reach out to the site owner to inquire about the theme they’re using. Most are usually kind enough to respond. The email can be something like:

Hi there, I hope you’re doing well. I’ve been searching for and comparing WordPress themes to find the best option for my new website. I came across your website, and I fell in love with your theme. It’s simple, clean, and beautiful. Would you mind telling me the name of the theme you’re using? I’m looking forward to getting your response. Thanks!

Check the “Contact Us” page of the site for their email. If not available, you can fill the “Contact Us” form and wait for their response.

Bonus Tips: Choosing the Right WordPress Theme

When looking for a theme, there are several things you need to consider. A theme might look good on a site you found online because it’s customized. So, other than just the look, there are plenty of details that make a theme good, including:

1. Navigation

Website navigation is vital as it helps visitors explore your website quickly or locate what they want. The theme must provide a user-friendly navigation or it should allow you to customize it.

Some themes are available in different designs, allowing you to pick one with a navigation menu that suits your preferences. It should also support both header and footer navigations, and possibly offer different styles, such as floating menus.

2. Header

There are themes that don’t support the website’s name and tagline when used together as an image. Some people might want to use the blog’s name and tagline in the header when they don’t have a logo.

Right-click the theme’s header to determine whether the site’s name is part of the image. If the name is part of the image, you’ll need to create yours, too. Be sure to match the size of the existing image to the one you’ll create to ensure a proper fit.

In some cases, you might need to edit the theme’s code to get the size and look you want for your website.

3. Customizer

Ensure the theme you want offers a customizer. This feature is important because it allows you to design the theme to suit your preferences. Unless you’re buying a custom theme, the themes available online can be purchased by anyone.

This means your site is likely to look like several other websites online. A sense of originality and uniqueness is vital to your brand’s image. So, using a customizer lets you change the theme’s layout, color scheme, and much more.

4. Widget Support

The truth is, not many themes will come with all the features you want. Luckily, there are WordPress widgets that allow you to extend the functionality of your theme. For that reason, a theme must be widget-ready.

Be sure to get a theme that offers widget support, especially when you want to place ads on your site or add content to your footer or sidebars. Some themes will show you how to do this. In most cases, visit the WordPress Administration Screen, then go to Theme Customizer or Appearance > Widgets.

5. Color Scheme

While it’s possible to change the color scheme of a theme, you might want to retain the one the theme has. If this is the case for you, be sure to ensure the color scheme suits your design preferences.

Some themes also require a background image. You’ll need to get or create one that suits the theme’s color. Otherwise, if you want to make color changes, you’ll need some basic knowledge of CSS and HTML or get someone to do it for you.

In most cases, you’ll need to change the color scheme to suit your brand’s color if you’re a business.

Final Thoughts

Finding the right WordPress themes for your new website is important. Bear in mind that your website represents your brand online, so its design and appearance speak volumes about you. You need a theme that offers seamless designs and intuitive features.

The thousands of options available makes it daunting, especially for beginners, to find a perfect theme. The good thing is that you can borrow ideas from other WordPress sites.

If one has a theme that’s eye-catching, you can always found out what theme the site is using. The 7 popular WordPress theme detectors and methods we described here can help do just that.

Even after finding the theme online, take the time to go through its documentation to know its features and other design elements. Even if it doesn’t meet your requirements fully, you can always customize it. Otherwise, we hope this post helps you find the ideal theme for your website or blog.