Custom Development Services for WordPress.
We build the themes, plugins and integrations your WordPress site needs when an off-the-shelf theme cannot do the job. Tell us what you need built and we will tell you how we would build it.
Have an idea? We’re ready to turn it into reality.
700+
Custom build
12
Years
500+
Plugin
15
Countries
Trusted by hundreds of
Companies
What is custom WordPress development?.
Custom WordPress development means writing the theme, plugin or integration your site actually needs instead of bending a purchased template to fit. Most work falls into three types: a theme built to your design, a plugin that adds functionality WordPress does not have, or an integration that connects WordPress to another system you already run.
We work with businesses whose sites have outgrown what a marketplace theme can do. That usually shows up as a design nobody can build, a plugin that does most of the job, or a stack of workarounds holding the site together.
When do you need custom WordPress development?.
Usually one of these is already true:
- Your design cannot be built with the theme you bought.
- A plugin does most of what you need and no setting covers the rest.
- Your site has to talk to a CRM, ERP, booking system or payment gateway.
- Page builder layers have made the site slow and awkward to edit.
- You are running twelve plugins to do what one built plugin would do.
- Your team needs an admin screen that matches how they actually work.
What we build.
Let’s explore our ideal web development
process together.
01Custom development for WordPress.
We write themes, plugins and functionality WordPress does not ship with. You get the code, the documentation, and a build your team can edit.
02 Theme customization.
We change an existing theme’s layout, templates and behaviour to match your design, in a way that survives theme updates.
03 Custom plugin development.
We build a plugin when settings and existing plugins cannot do the job. One plugin you own, instead of five you rent and maintain.
04 Hack repair for WordPress.
We remove injected code, close the entry point and restore clean files. You get a written report of what got in and how.
05 Consultation for WordPress.
We review your current build and return a written plan for what to change, in what order, and what it will take.
06 Security check-up.
We audit users, plugins, file permissions and login access, then report what to fix and what can wait.
What we connect WordPress to.
Most custom work ends up being an integration. WordPress holds the front end and something else holds the data, and the two have to stay in step.
01CRM and sales tools.
Zoho,Salesforce,Mailercloud,Adforms
02 Payment and billing.
Razorpay,Stripe
03 Headless and API builds.
Multiple mobile apps,AI search integrations IDE (identity/auth integration),HRMS (HR Management System integration)
How does the WordPress development process work?.
Scope
We go through what you need built and what it has to do. You get a written scope with a timeline and a fixed price before anything starts.
Structure
We map the content, templates and admin screens. You approve the structure before design begins, so nothing gets rebuilt later.
Design
We design the pages and states in the structure you approved. You review on a staging link, not in a PDF.
Build
We write the theme, plugin or integration. You get access to staging throughout, so you see progress rather than waiting for a reveal.
Test
We test functionality, browsers, devices, load speed and access control, then fix what the testing finds.
Launch and handover
We deploy, monitor the first days, and hand over the code and documentation. Your team can edit without calling us.
Testimonials
Real Projects, Real Results.
5/5
Based on 5 reviews
David Vishal
Dalberg
It was a super positive experience overall. This was our first time working with Midnay and we chose to go with you given their past portfolio. Coming in, the one thing we weren’t fully confident about is the UI design but I think they did a great job. The overall process was super structured, it was always clear what was needed from us and we’re quite happy with the output + the fact that it was delivered in time for our launch. Will definitely recommend you to others within Dalberg or any of our partner orgs looking to get websites developed
Chirag Sutar
Wipro Foundation, Communication
Midnay has been a reliable partner since we began building samuhikpahal.org, and continues to be closely involved. The team brings strong technical skills and makes a genuine effort to understand how Wipro Foundation aims to position the platform. They are creative, quick to respond, and consistently deliver high-quality work. We truly appreciate their professionalism, clarity, and commitment.
Dr Mahima Jacob
Dr Paul’s Dental Clinic, Dubai
They give the best solutions to the problem, keeping in mind our goals – Midnay has delivered the website on time and pleased us with the outcome. Their knowledgeable team responds quickly to our needs and provides the best solutions to issues. Moreover, they communicate effectively via email and messaging apps.
Success Stories
Case Studies.
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Testimonials
What Our
Clients Say.
Midnay is an extremely reactive company, finds the issues as quick as a flash and most importantly solves them in a blink of an eye! The company has been able to deal on two projects of mine, for performance issues and for migration from multisite to single installs. Great service and experience. Thank you Midnay.
Julien Pajot
CEO Los Nuevos Artesanos
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
Is WordPress outdated in 2026?
No. WordPress still runs a large share of the web and is actively developed, with block editing and REST APIs added over the last few years. What ages badly is a site built on abandoned plugins and an unmaintained theme, which is a maintenance problem rather than a platform one.
Why are people moving away from WordPress?
Most moves happen for two reasons: a site was built on page builder layers that became slow and hard to edit, or the business needed something WordPress was never set up to do. Both are usually fixable with a rebuild. Some businesses genuinely do outgrow it, and we will say so.
Can ChatGPT build a WordPress website?
It can write snippets and speed up parts of a build. It cannot scope your requirements, decide your data structure, test across your real traffic, or take responsibility when a payment integration fails. We use AI tools in our own work and still review every line that ships.
How long does a custom WordPress build take?
Timelines depend on project scope, but most custom WordPress sites take 3-5 weeks from kickoff to launch. We’ll give you a clear timeline after understanding your specific requirements during our initial consultation.
Do I own the code you write?
Yes. Custom themes, plugins and integrations we build for you are handed over with documentation and are yours to keep, change or move to another developer.
Can you integrate ecommerce into my WordPress site?
Yes. We build WooCommerce stores and connect them to payment gateways, shipping and stock systems. If your catalogue or checkout needs behaviour WooCommerce does not have, we build that as a plugin rather than stacking add-ons.
Will custom development break when WordPress updates?
It should not. We build against WordPress APIs rather than editing core or theme files directly, which is what causes updates to wipe custom work. We also test updates on staging before they reach your live site.
Can you work with my existing developer or agency?
Yes. We do white label work and we take on the parts an in-house team does not have time for. You decide who owns what, and we work to your repository and deployment process.
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Tell us what you need built
Send the requirement and we will come back with how we would build it, what it takes, and what it costs.