{"id":1138187,"date":"2023-09-13T13:36:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T13:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/?p=1138187"},"modified":"2025-09-16T08:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T08:45:58","slug":"create-parent-page-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/fi\/blog\/create-parent-page-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Parent Page in WordPress &amp; How to Create One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When building your WordPress site, keeping your content organized is key to creating a smooth experience for your visitors. That\u2019s where <strong>parent pages<\/strong> come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In WordPress, pages are usually used for static content like your homepage, About page, or Contact page. But when you have a lot of related content, you\u2019ll want a way to group it neatly. This is where parent and child pages help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>parent page<\/strong> acts like a container that holds related <strong>child pages<\/strong>. By setting up this hierarchy, you make your website easier to navigate and more structured for both you and your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we&#8217;ll provide detailed information about what a parent page is, how it differs from a child page, and how you can create them to enhance the structure and organization of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc\">\n    <h2>Table Of Contents<\/h2>\n    <ol>\n        <li><a href=\"#what-is-a-parent-page\">What is a Parent Page?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#parent-child-page-difference\">Difference Between a Parent Page and a Child Page<\/a>\n        <\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-create-a-parent-page\">How to Create a Parent Page in WordPress<\/a>\n        <\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-display-list-of-child-pages\">How to Display the List of Child Pages of a Parent Page<\/a>     \n        <\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-parent-page\"><span class=\"number\">1<\/span>  What is a Parent Page?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>parent page<\/strong> in WordPress is a top-level page that acts as the main hub for a group of related pages. It helps you organize your website by grouping similar content under one section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you create a new page, you can assign it as a <strong>child page<\/strong> of a parent page. This builds a logical hierarchy, making your site easier to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you create a parent page called <strong>Ty\u00f6kalut<\/strong>, you can add child pages like <strong>Meta Tag Analyzer<\/strong>, <strong>SEO analysaattori<\/strong>, tai <strong>Robots.txt Tester<\/strong> underneath it. Visitors will immediately understand that all these pages are connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1115\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tools-page-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"parent page example\" class=\"wp-image-1602456\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By using parent pages, you keep your site structured, user-friendly, and professional-looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how exactly do parent pages differ from child pages? Let\u2019s break that down in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"parent-child-page-difference\"><span class=\"number\">2<\/span>  Difference Between a Parent Page and a Child Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of a parent page as the table of contents for a section of your website. It acts as the main hub and is often included in your site\u2019s navigation menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A child page, on the other hand, is a sub-page that lives under a parent page. It\u2019s used to dive deeper into a specific topic or break down larger subjects into smaller, more manageable sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at an example to illustrate this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you\u2019re building a website for a restaurant with multiple locations. You can create a parent page called <strong>Locations<\/strong>, then add child pages like <strong>New York City<\/strong>, <strong>Los Angeles<\/strong>ja <strong>Chicago<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL of the parent page:<\/strong> <code>https:\/\/example.com\/<\/code>loca<code>tions\/<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>URL of the child page:<\/strong> <code>https:\/\/example.com\/locations\/chicago\/<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each child page will include details such as the address, hours, and menu for that location, all neatly grouped under the parent page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see all of your pages, head over to&nbsp;<strong>Pages \u2192 All Pages<\/strong> from your WordPress dashboard. WordPress will show all the child pages listed under their parent page with a \u2014 prefix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2020\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/parent-page-example-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Example of parent and child pages in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-1197223\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By using parent and child pages, you create a clear structure that keeps your content organized and makes it easy for visitors to find what they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-create-a-parent-page\"><span class=\"number\">3<\/span>  How to Create a Parent Page in WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In WordPress, any page can act as a parent page; it simply means no other page is set above it. By default, when you create a new page, it becomes a parent page unless you assign it to another one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, navigate to <strong>Pages \u2192 Add New<\/strong> section from your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/add-new-pages.jpeg\" alt=\"Add new page\" class=\"wp-image-1197225\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add your page&#8217;s title and content. In the <strong>Page<\/strong> section, you\u2019ll see the <strong>Parent<\/strong> field set to <strong>Ei mit\u00e4\u00e4n<\/strong> by default. This means your new page is a parent page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/parent-page-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Navigate to the Parent option\" class=\"wp-image-1419516\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, click on the <strong>Publish<\/strong> button to publish your page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can repeat the above-mentioned steps to add other parent pages to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve created a parent page, you can add child pages. To do so, you can navigate to the existing child page or create a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, in the editing screen, navigate to the&nbsp;<strong>Page<\/strong>&nbsp;tab and scroll down to&nbsp;the <strong>Page Attributes<\/strong> section. Choose a specific page to set as the parent from the drop-down menu, as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1157\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/select-parent-page-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"child page example\" class=\"wp-image-1419518\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, <strong>Save\/Publish<\/strong> your page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat the above-mentioned steps to create multiple child pages. You can also change the order of appearance by assigning a numeric value. To do so, use the&nbsp;<strong>Order&nbsp;<\/strong>textbox in the&nbsp;<strong>Page<\/strong>&nbsp;section by clicking on the three dots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1036\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oreder-option-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Order text box\" class=\"wp-image-1419519\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"takeaway yellow\"><strong>Huomautus:<\/strong>\u00a0If you&#8217;re not able to see the <strong>Page <\/strong>section, click on the <strong>Screen Options<\/strong> button on the top right-hand corner of your screen. Select the box next to the <strong>Page<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-display-list-of-child-pages\"><span class=\"number\">4<\/span>  How to Display the List of Child Pages of a Parent Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to display the list of child pages of their respective parent page is using the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/page-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page-list<\/a> plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, install and activate the plugin. To do so, navigate to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add Plugin<\/strong> section from your WordPress dashboard. Search for the Page-list plugin and <a href=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-plugin\/\">install and activate<\/a> it, as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"858\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/page-list-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Install and activate Page list plugin\" class=\"wp-image-1602460\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After installing and activating the plugin, edit the parent page and add the following shortcode where you want your list of child pages to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&#091;subpages]<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now save your page and preview it to look for the child pages. The list of all your child pages will be displayed in a bulleted list, as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/list-of-child-pages-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"List of child pages on frontend\" class=\"wp-image-1144022\" style=\"width:900px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other shortcodes offered by the Page-list plugin allow you to set depth, exclude pages, number of items, and more. For details, you can further <a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/page-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read the plugin&#8217;s page<\/a>&nbsp;for detailed documentation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"number\">5<\/span>  Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parent pages in WordPress give you a simple yet powerful way to organize your website. By grouping related child pages under a parent page, you create a clear structure that makes it easier for visitors to navigate and for you to manage your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what a parent page is, how it differs from a child page, and how to create one, you can start building a site that feels more professional, user-friendly, and well-structured. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a few minutes to plan your content hierarchy, and you\u2019ll see how much smoother your website becomes for both you and your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you create a parent-child hierarchical structure for your website? Let us know by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rankmathseo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>tweeting @rankmathseo.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When building your WordPress site, keeping your content organized is key to creating a smooth experience for your visitors. That\u2019s where parent pages come in. 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