Roots Bedrock

Modern WordPress development: 12-factor app architecture, Composer, and secure directory layout.

• Official Website: https://roots.io/bedrock
• Primary Category: Developer Tools & Workflow
• License / Pricing: Open Source

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Overview

Bedrock organizes WordPress like a modern web application: manage WordPress core and all plugins via Composer, configure environments using .env files, and move web root to web/ to isolate sensitive configuration files from the public internet.

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Key Features

• Manage: Manage WordPress core and all third-party plugins with Composer
• Environment-specific: Environment-specific configuration using standard dotenv (.env) files
• Organized: Organized directory structure isolates web root from application logic
• Git-friendly:: Git-friendly: never commit WordPress core files or uploaded media to Git
• Integrates: Integrates seamlessly with Roots Sage theme and Trellis server provisioning

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Code & Integration Example

// Install WordPress plugin via Composer in Bedrock:
composer require wpackagist-plugin/advanced-custom-fields

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Why Developers Choose Roots Bedrock

Roots Bedrock is trusted by the WordPress community because it balances reliability with deep extensibility. Whether you are running a single client site or managing an enterprise network of hundreds of installations, it integrates cleanly into modern WordPress workflows.

• Developer Friendly: Built to respect WordPress coding standards with action hooks and filters.
• Actively Maintained: Frequently updated for the latest major WordPress versions.
• Community Backed: Comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and community support forums.