# WordPress Plugin Development (Basics → Advanced)

🚀 My First WordPress Plugin Tutorial

Welcome! This is a simple example to help you learn how to build your first WordPress plugin. Copy the code below and try it yourself!

💡 Step 1: Create a Plugin File

In your WordPress folder, go to wp-content/plugins/ and create a new folder named my-first-plugin. Inside that folder, create a file called my-first-plugin.php and paste the following code:

<?php
/*
Plugin Name: My First Plugin
Plugin URI:  https://example.com
Description: A simple starter plugin.
Version:     1.0
Author:      Your Name
License:     GPL2
*/

function mfp_hello_world() {
    echo "<p style='color:green; text-align:center;'>Hello, World! My first plugin works 🎉</p>";
}
add_action('wp_footer', 'mfp_hello_world');
    

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💻 Step 2: Activate Your Plugin

Now go to your WordPress dashboard → Plugins → Activate My First Plugin. Visit your site — you’ll see “Hello, World!” appear at the bottom!

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