Date: Wednesday, 4th June 2025 | Written by: T.S. (The Theme Sniffer)

There I was, sipping an oat milk latte that cost more than my domain name, when I saw her a beautifully crafted website, floating on the café's Wi-Fi like it owned the internet. I knew what I had to do.

Ctrl + Shift + I. DevTools mode: activated.

My name’s T.S., short for Theme Sniffer. I don't just browse the web I dissect it and today, I’m exposing the weird little world of theme detection, affiliate favourites, and why you too might be a digital detective in denial.

Why Everyone’s Lowkey Spying on WordPress Themes

Admit it. You've done it too.

Seen a sexy blog layout and whispered, “I wonder what theme that is?” before deep diving like a digital detective with trust issues.

Why it matters:

• Learn from sites that are already killing it
• Save time designing from scratch
• Avoid dodgy free themes that haven’t been updated since the Nokia 3310

Using a reliable WordPress theme detector tool like the one right here on WhatsHosting.co.uk is the easiest way to find out what WordPress theme a site is using even if you don’t know your PHP from your elbow.

How I Detect a WordPress Theme in 12.5 Seconds Flat

Here’s my foolproof method, honed through caffeine abuse and social isolation:

1. Load the site – ideally with decent Wi-Fi (avoid your neighbour’s hotspot called “FBI Surveillance Van”).
2. Enter Wordpress Site
   
3. Click Search – Boom. Theme name spotted.
   

This is the fastest way to inspect website themes without needing to sacrifice your social life or perform browser voodoo rituals.

Affiliate Themes I Secretly (and Shamelessly) Love

Some themes are like exes flashy but empty inside. These ones? Pure gold.

The Weird Joy of Theme Sniffing

There’s something beautiful about catching a theme in the wild. Like birdwatching, but way nerdier.

I’ve been known to shout, “That’s Hello Elementor, baby!” in public. People stared. I didn’t care. This is my craft.

Tools of the Trade (aka My Utility Belt)

• WhatsHosting’s WordPress Theme Detector
• WhatRuns Chrome Extension
• Wappalyzer
• Chrome DevTools because raw browser power matters

T.S. Out (Until the Next Theme Strikes)

Whether you're a blogger, entrepreneur, or late-night theme creeper like me, knowing how to inspect and detect WordPress themes is a total game changer.

With WhatsHosting.co.uk’s tools, you’ll be sniffing like a pro minus the trench coat and criminal record.

Remember: If you’re wondering how to find out what WordPress theme a site is using, we’ve got your back (and front-end).

🎁 Bonus: Join the Sniff Squad

Want to know what theme that site is using?
Hit our WordPress Theme Detector and sniff like the wind, friend. No judgment. We’re all addicted.