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How to Create a Custom WordPress Blog Post Template

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Key Takeaways

  • Custom post templates make your WordPress posts more engaging and visually appealing.
  • Templates can display featured images, authors, dates, categories, and excerpts above the main content.
  • Both code-based and block editor approaches are available and easy for beginners and experienced users.
  • Theme blocks and template parts allow flexible layout designs without coding.
  • Choosing the right method and customizing blocks is essential for a unique blog experience.

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Why Custom Post Templates Matter

*“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”*—Steve Jobs

Custom templates allow your WordPress blog to stand out, improve readability, and highlight critical elements like your featured image and author information. They make posts more memorable and can help build a brand identity. You may wish to tailor templates for different styles—guides, listicles, or interviews—for a richer reader experience.

Block Editor vs. Code Methods

There are two main ways to create a custom post template in WordPress:

    • Block Editor: Use theme blocks to visually design your template—no coding required. This is ideal for beginners.
      WordPress Theme Block Guide

 

Template Features to Consider

    • Featured image—visually catches attention at the top.

 

    • Post title and link—readers navigate to full posts easily.

 

    • Author info—builds authenticity, with or without avatar.

 

    • Publication date—shows freshness.

 

    • Categories/tags—aid in sorting and discovery.

 

  • Excerpt—provides quick context.

Building Your Template Step-by-Step

Ready to start? Let’s break it down with both block and code strategies.

Block Editor (No Code Needed):

    • Open the template editor for posts. Add blocks for featured image, post title (link enabled), author (optionally hide avatar), date, categories, and excerpt.
      See Full Site Editing Template Parts

 

  • Example block markup:
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  • Save your new template, apply it to posts, and enjoy the result!

Code Approach:

  • Create a new PHP file in your theme (e.g., my-custom-template.php). Begin with:

    <?php /*
    Template Name: My Custom Post
    Template Post Type: post
    */
    get_header();
    if ( have_posts() ) : while ( have_posts() ) : the_post();
    the_title();
    the_content();
    comments_template();
    the_post_navigation();
    endwhile; endif;
    get_sidebar();
    get_footer();
    ?>

    See Hostinger’s guide for details

 

Remember, you can mix-and-match blocks for endless layout variations—guides, news items, interviews—and revisit your template anytime for tweaks.

FAQ

 

    • How do I apply my template to posts?


      After creating your custom template, select it from the Template panel in the post editor and publish. You can switch templates on individual posts as needed.