Meta-package for installing WordPress via Composer
roots/wordpress is a meta-package that provides WordPress core installation via Composer. It's part of the Roots WordPress packaging ecosystem, which includes several packages to give you flexibility in how WordPress is installed:
| Package | Description | Content |
|---|---|---|
roots/wordpress |
Meta-package (this package) | Installs roots/wordpress-no-content |
roots/wordpress-full |
Full WordPress build | ✅ Core ✅ Official themes ✅ Akismet & Hello Dolly ✅ Beta & RC releases |
roots/wordpress-no-content |
Minimal WordPress build | ✅ Core only ❌ No themes or plugins ❌ No beta releases |
roots/wordpress-packager |
Build tooling | Creates the package releases |
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The roots/wordpress-core-installer package is required to handle the installation path.
composer require roots/wordpressFor more detailed information and examples, see WordPress via Composer.
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