Wordpress uses a standard directory structure for storing themes.

Starting from your wordpress installation home directtor, all themes are stored in /wp-content/themes.

Each theme is stored in it’s own directory. The two themes that come with a standard WordPress installation are “WordPress Classic” and “WordPress Default”.  Their folders are located relative to the WordPress home directory as follows:

Contents of the Theme Directory

Within the Theme directory, minimally there will be the following files:

• index.php
• header.php
• sidebar.php
• footer.php
• functions.php
• style.css

 Typically, there will be more.    Often there is an images sub-directory.

How to Find Your Theme Directory

1. In the Site Admin Console, click on “Appearance” then “Themes”.
2. The “Current Theme” will be shown in the top right hand side of the screen.
3. The relative directory address will be listed below the Theme name.