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WordPress plugin development with Vue.js (2026)
7 students

WordPress plugin development with Vue.js (2026)

Master WordPress development: Build modern plugins with Vue.js, REST API, Hooks, and a reactive Admin Dashboard.
Created byEsaia Gaprindashvili
Last updated 1/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Build reactive WordPress admin interfaces using Vue.js to create a modern, app-like user experience within the dashboard.
  • Integrate the WordPress REST API with Vue.js to fetch, save, and update data dynamically without page reloads.
  • Set up a professional build pipeline using Vite to compile Vue components into WordPress-ready scripts.
  • Manage complex state within plugins using Vue composition API or Pinia to handle data across multiple plugin settings pages.

Course content

6 sections • 41 lectures • 6h 23m total length

  • Materials0:09
  • What are WordPress plugins, and why use Vue?3:08
  • Who This Course Is For and Prerequisites1:57
  • Benefits of Building WordPress Plugins with Vue.js1:17

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of PHP: Learners should understand variables, arrays, and functions, as WordPress is built entirely on PHP.
  • Basic JavaScript knowledge: You should understand ES6 syntax (arrow functions, modules) as we will be using modern JS with Vue.

Description

Stop building "old-school" plugins. Start building reactive web applications inside WordPress.

Most WordPress plugin development courses teach you the basics of PHP, but they leave you stranded when it comes to building modern, high-end user interfaces. In today’s market, clients and users expect the speed and "app-like" feel of a Single Page Application (SPA).


Welcome to the definitive guide to Modern WordPress Plugin Development with Vue.js.

This course is a direct blueprint of my journey from a "hamster-wheel" freelancer to a product owner earning passive income. I’ll show you the exact tech stack and workflow I used to launch Interactive Real Estate, a plugin that made its first sale just one week after being uploaded to the WordPress repository.


What We Will Build

We will build Slider Pro, a professional-grade, full-featured slider plugin. This isn't a "hello world" example; it is a complex, production-ready tool featuring:

  • A Modern Admin Dashboard: Built with Vue 3 and PrimeVue.

  • State Management: Handled professionally with Pinia.

  • Modern Build Tools: Fast development with Vite and Tailwind CSS 4.

  • Dynamic Frontend: Powered by Swiper.js and Fancybox.

  • Full CRUD System: Create, Read, Update, and Delete sliders with a custom database and AJAX/REST API.


What You Will Learn

  • The "No-Core" Rule: Why we never touch WordPress core and how to use Hooks (Actions & Filters) properly.

  • The Modern Stack: Setting up a professional pipeline with Node.js, Vite, and Alias Imports.

  • Reactive UI: Building a drag-and-drop image uploader and dynamic settings panels without page refreshes.

  • Database Mastery: Handling migrations, custom tables, and preventing SQL injection.

  • Security First: Mastering Nonces, data sanitization, and validation to make your plugin "repository-ready."

  • Shortcode Power: Rendering unique Vue components on the frontend via WordPress shortcodes.

  • Monetization: How to package your plugin and transition from a developer to a business owner.


Why This Course?

  • Built for Builders: Unlike 40-hour "encyclopedia" courses, this is a 6.5-hour laser-focused roadmap. We don't learn theory for interviews; we learn skills to ship products.

  • Modern Paradigms: Say goodbye to jQuery’s manual DOM manipulation and hello to Vue’s reactive data binding.

  • Reusable Boilerplate: By the end of this course, you’ll have a clean, reusable boilerplate that you can use to launch your next 10 plugin ideas.


Who is this course for?

  • WordPress Developers who want to level up their JavaScript skills beyond jQuery.

  • Vue.js Enthusiasts curious about how to integrate reactive frameworks into the world's most popular CMS.

  • Freelancers looking to increase their rates by offering custom, high-performance plugin solutions.

  • Entrepreneurial Coders who want to build their own SaaS or premium plugins.


Prerequisites

  • Basic PHP: You should understand variables and functions.

  • Basic Vue: Familiarity with components and data binding (we cover the rest!).

  • Local Environment: You'll need Local WP, VS Code, and Node.js installed (don't worry, we have a setup guide!).

The only limit is your creativity. Enroll today and start building the future of WordPress!

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring WordPress Developers who know the basics of PHP and want to transition from simply using themes to building their own professional software
  • PHP Developers who are new to the WordPress ecosystem and want a structured, fast-track guide to understanding the specific "WordPress way" of coding.
  • Modern Web Developers who want to bring the power of reactive frameworks like Vue.js into the WordPress ecosystem.

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