What’s the difference between posts and pages in WordPress?

by | Feb 14, 2023 | WordPress

In WordPress, posts and pages are two of the most commonly used content types. Posts are typically used for blog entries, news updates, and other types of content that are time-sensitive and frequently updated. Pages, on the other hand, are used for more static content, such as an About Us page or a Contact page.

One of the main differences between posts and pages is how they are organized and displayed on a website. Posts are typically displayed in reverse chronological order, with the newest post appearing at the top of the page. They are also often organized by category or tag, which makes it easy for visitors to find related content. Pages, on the other hand, are usually organized in a hierarchical structure, with parent pages and child pages. This makes it easy for visitors to navigate through a website and find the information they are looking for.

 

Another difference between posts and pages is the way they are created and edited. Posts are usually created using the WordPress editor, which is similar to a word processor. They can include text, images, videos, and other types of media. Pages are also created using the WordPress editor, but they often have more static content and fewer formatting options.

 

Finally, posts and pages may have different features and settings. For example, posts may have comments enabled by default, whereas pages may not. Posts may also have tags and categories, while pages do not. It’s important to understand these differences when creating content on a WordPress website, as it can help you choose the right content type for your needs.

Posts are used to create blog posts, which are typically chronological and timely. Posts are organized by date and can be commented on and shared on social media. They are meant to be timely much like blog posts.

Pages are used to create static content, such as your website’s homepage, about page, or contact page. Pages are not organized by date and cannot be commented on or shared on social media. Pages are more evergreen and foundational to your site: front pages, contact pages, FAQ pages etc..

The biggest distinction is how they use different templates. Styling a page can be much more unique. If you update the blog template it will affect every blog.

From a templating / theming perspective, in the core of WordPress you will see single.php and post.php. Then you will learn about the loop. The loop is what lists multiple posts and summaries. You will never have a summary of pages. The template hierarchy is very useful, you can read about it here. It’s common that a loop will iterate through relevant posts, but it’s uncommon to find a list of pages. That said, WordPress’ search will usually display both pages and posts in the search results.

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