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Timber helps developers create WordPress themes using object-oriented PHP and the Twig template engine.
About Timber
Timber is an open source tool for building WordPress themes. It lets developers write HTML in Twig template files, kept separate from PHP files. The PHP files handle data and logic, and the Twig files handle HTML and display. Once Timber is installed, any WordPress theme can use Twig and other Timber features.
According to the project, Timber 2.0 supports Composer as the only install method. The Timber plugin on WordPress.org is closed. Timber 1 has reached end of life and no longer receives updates, including security fixes. Users of Timber 1 are advised to follow the 2.0 upgrade guide.
Key features
- Separates PHP data and logic from Twig template HTML in WordPress themes
- Uses the Twig template engine for WordPress theme markup
- Ships without styles, leaving markup and styling to the developer
- Gives access to WordPress objects through shared properties such as slug, ID and name
- Installs through Composer, the only supported method in version 2.0
- Provides a Timber Starter Theme as a setup starting point
Best for: WordPress developers and development teams who want to keep PHP logic separate from Twig-based HTML templates.
Good for
- Developers have full access to the HTML their theme outputs
- Lets PHP developers and designers work in separate files within one theme
- Licensed under MIT, which the project states allows personal and commercial use
Watch out for
- Timber 1 is end of life and receives no updates, including security fixes
- Composer is the only supported install method for version 2.0, and the WordPress.org plugin is closed
Timber at a glance
- Website
- github.com/timber/timber
- Category
- Development › Web Development
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Timber FAQ
What is the supported way to install Timber?
As of Timber version 2.0, Composer is the only supported install method. The Timber plugin on WordPress.org is closed.
Is Timber 1 still maintained?
No. Timber 1 has reached end of life and no longer receives updates of any kind, including security fixes. Only the 2.x release line is supported.
Can Timber be used in commercial work?
Timber is MIT-licensed and may be used in personal or commercial work. The project asks that it not be resold.
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