WordPress Core

Core WordPress database tables included with every WordPress installation.

12 database tables

Table NameDescriptionMethod
wp_commentmetaStores metadata for comments as key-value pairs.WP Core
wp_commentsStores comments on posts and pages, including pingbacks and trackbacks.WP Core
wp_linksStores blogroll links. This is a legacy feature rarely used in modern WordPress.WP Core
wp_optionsStores site-wide settings, options, and configuration values.WP Core
wp_postmetaStores metadata (custom fields) attached to posts as key-value pairs.WP Core
wp_postsStores all posts, pages, custom post types, revisions, attachments, and navigation menu items.WP Core
wp_term_relationshipsMaps posts and other objects to their taxonomy terms.WP Core
wp_term_taxonomyAssociates terms with their taxonomy and tracks post counts per term.WP Core
wp_termmetaStores metadata for taxonomy terms as key-value pairs.WP Core
wp_termsStores taxonomy terms such as categories, tags, and custom taxonomy entries.WP Core
wp_usermetaStores metadata for users including roles, capabilities, and preferences.WP Core
wp_usersStores WordPress user account records.WP Core