Data Storage

In WordPress, data is stored in a MySQL database. The database stores information about users, posts, pages, comments, categories, tags, settings, and other components of a WordPress site. Each installation of WordPress has its own database, which can be accessed and managed using phpMyAdmin or other MySQL management tools.

WordPress also uses a file system to store various types of data, including media uploads, themes, and plugins. The wp-content directory is the primary directory used to store files related to a WordPress site. It contains subdirectories for themes, plugins, and uploads. The wp-config.php file and the .htaccess file, as mentioned earlier, are also stored in the root directory of a WordPress installation.

WordPress uses a combination of PHP code and MySQL queries to retrieve and display data from the database. When a user requests a page on a WordPress site, the PHP code retrieves the relevant data from the database and dynamically generates an HTML page for the user to view. This process allows WordPress to display customized content to each user based on their preferences and interactions with the site.