#204 – Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Russell Aaron about the little-known WordPress admin page “options.php.” Russell Aaron explains what the page does, displaying and allowing edits to the entire wp_options table, and discusses its usefulness and risks. They cover why it exists, who can access it, why it’s not linked in the admin menu, and how it’s both powerful and potentially dangerous if misused. The conversation is full of insights for curious WordPress users and developers who want to better understand their site’s backend. So, if you fancy poking around behind the scenes, or have ever wondered what might be hiding right under your nose in WordPress, this episode is for you.

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#204 – Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php is an episode from WordPress Weekly by WordPress Tavern.

This episode is 00:26:23 long.

This episode was published on Feb 11, 2026.

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