Timber helps developers create WordPress themes using object-oriented PHP and the Twig template engine.
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Build WordPress themes with Timber, a framework that reduces the WordPress-specific knowledge needed for theming.
About Timber
Timber is a framework for building WordPress themes that separates theme logic in PHP files from presentation in Twig template files. It provides object-oriented posts, terms, users and other objects, and supports reusable Twig markup that can be nested, extended and included. It can be adopted incrementally with existing themes rather than requiring a full rebuild.
Key features
- Separate WordPress logic in PHP from presentation in Twig
- Object-oriented posts, terms, and users across WordPress objects
- Reusable Twig markup with nesting, extending, and includes
- Works with existing themes without requiring full rewrite
- Render database values into Twig templates via variables
- Supports DRY and MVC object-oriented theming patterns
Best for: New and experienced WordPress theme developers who want to separate PHP logic from Twig templates.
Good for
- Reduces WordPress-specific knowledge needed for theming
- Supports DRY and MVC object-oriented patterns
- Can be adopted incrementally with existing themes
Timber at a glance
- Website
- upstatement.com/timber
- Category
- Development › Web Development
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Timber FAQ
How does Timber separate logic and presentation?
You manage the theme in PHP and Twig files, with PHP retrieving content from WordPress and Twig handling markup.
Do I need to rebuild my theme to use Timber?
No. Timber works with existing themes and can be adopted bit by bit without discarding current work.
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