Wordpress: How to locate and edit .php files? [clo

Question

I am using free version of wordpress to create a website like mysite.wordpress.com

I need to edit many of the .php files to make changes to it. But where can i find them? The wordpress admin pages contain no such information.

Is this not possible in this scenario?
OR
Do i need to download Wordpress and host on my own to start editing wordpress .php files?

Answer 1

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress.com

All the basic and original features of the site are free-to-use. However, some features (including CSS editor, domain mapping, Domain Registration, Removal of Ads, Website Redirection, Video Upload, and storage upgrades) are available as paid options.

If you want to modify Wordpress source code, you have to host it yourself.

Answer 2

WordPress.com edition doesn't offer editing HTML or PHP files. Yes you need to download and host on your own to customizing them.

Answer 3

According to this page, paid version of wordpress.com only allows you to modify fonts and CSS but not HTML / PHP.

This is what they say on this question:

Does the Custom Design upgrade let me edit HTML?

No. The Custom Design upgrade allows you to edit fonts and CSS only. You can change the appearance of a theme, but not its HTML markup, PHP code, or content. If you require this functionality, please consider moving your blog to a web host that supports theme code modifications,...