Get started with WiscWeb today
WiscWeb is a platform for creating and maintaining a UW-Madison branded website. Sites using WiscWeb are built with the new UW Theme 2.0 and hosted in the cloud for fast performance and high availability. Build out your site in private mode, then schedule an official launch when the site is ready to be public. Our team is here to help you if you get stuck along the way.
UW Theme 2.0 is here 🎉
UW Theme 2.0 is the new block editor/Gutenberg theme for campus. It is UW branded, has been tested for accessibility, and is mobile and tablet friendly! WiscWeb is now exclusively building new sites in UW Theme 2.0. Here’s where you can learn more, depending on your needs:
Learn what it means to build from scratch
Learn what it means to migrate your site
For those interested in orienting to UW Theme 2.0 but are not yet ready to get started, please consider exploring the theme in the WordPress Playground and/or viewing the training video playlist.
Quick links
Service guidance
Documentation on the service and our related tools and policies.
Styling/functionality
Process and options for fee-based customizations (for qualifying sites).
Features
The UW Theme 2.0 website details the features included with the theme.
News
UW Theme 2.0 version 2.11.0 release
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, UW Theme 2.0 was updated to version 2.11.0 in the WiscWeb service. A full list of changes in this version of the UW Theme can be reviewed in the changelog.
June 17, 2026WordPress Core 7.0 changes that you may notice
The WiscWeb service is upgrading to WordPress 7.0 and users may notice some changes.
June 9, 2026UW Theme Classic updated to v1.44.0
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, UW Theme Classic was updated to version 1.44.0 in the WiscWeb service. A full list of changes in this version of the UW Theme can be reviewed in the changelog.
May 21, 2026- More News