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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! All UW Theme Classic sites in WiscWeb must move over to UW Theme 2.0 by December 2026. Here’s where you can learn more, depending on your needs:
Learn what it means to build from scratch in UW Theme 2.0
Learn what it means to migrate your site to UW Theme 2.0
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 Classic updated to v1.46.0
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, UW Theme Classic was updated to version 1.46.0 in the WiscWeb service. A full list of changes in this version of the UW Theme can be reviewed in the changelog.
August 12, 2026We’re here to help you through your UW Theme 2.0 migration
It’s not too late to migrate your UW Theme Classic site to UW Theme 2.0. You’ll be able to work through the process until December 2026. As a reminder, WiscWeb is here for you every step of the way.
August 5, 2026Introducing a Data Studio view for understanding migration status for UW Theme Classic sites
WiscWeb is introducing a new tool for understanding migration status based on school/college/division. Users will need to login with a campus account in order to view.
July 30, 2026- More News