How to Add Custom Code in WordPress Like a Pro (Without Breaking Your Site)
Talking about custom coding in WordPress why do we need to learn it? At some point while reading WordPress tutorials we are asked to put custom code in WordPress. Such as you might be asked to add PHP codes inside your theme’s functions.php file or in a site-specific plugin.
These methods are out dated and even a little mistake can break your website. In this article, I will show you how to add custom codes in WordPress without breaking your site like a pro.
Ways to Add Custom Code in WordPress
1. Code Snippets Plugin
Code Snippets1 provides an easy way to enhance your WordPress site by simplifying the process of adding custom functionality. Either you intend to add CSS, JavaScript, PHP codes, code snippets plugin will do it for you. Say goodbye to tweaking your theme’s functions.php file and downloading endless plugins. Code Snippets offers a user-friendly interface for seamless integration and real-time code execution on your WordPress sites.
You can actually reduce the number of plugins with the help of this amazing code snippets plugin use.
Let’s say you want to add a custom post type (CPT) i.e., Movies in your WordPress site and there are many plugins to help you create a custom post type. However, you can register custom post type i.e., Movies with code snippet plugin.
Here is how…
On activating the code, you will be able to see Movie CPT section on your WordPress dashboard left sidebar. That’s how wonderful code snippets plugin is, and let’s say the code have any error that snippet will be deactivated instantly which prevents the site from breaking. The error looks like this:
At the end, I recommend using this plugin and suggest you to not touch your official theme’s functions.php or site-specific plugin.