The header is the top section of a WordPress website, typically containing the site logo, main navigation menu, and sometimes additional elements like social media links or a search bar. Key aspects of headers include:

  • Consistent appearance across all pages and posts
  • Often the first element visitors see, making a crucial first impression
  • Can be customized using the theme’s header.php file or through the Customizer
  • May include metadata and other code elements within the <head> tags

Many themes allow for header customization, including layout changes and the addition of header images.