Install, switch and delete themes Print

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The theme defines the look of your WordPress site. You manage themes in the dashboard under Appearance > Themes.

Install a theme from the directory

  1. Open Appearance > Themes and click Add New Theme.
  2. Search for a theme or browse Popular and Latest.
  3. Hover over the theme, click Install and then Activate.

Upload a theme as a ZIP file

  1. Under Appearance > Themes, click Add New Theme and then Upload Theme.
  2. Choose the theme ZIP file (e.g. a purchased premium theme) and click Install Now.
  3. After installation, click Activate.

Switch theme

Under Appearance > Themes, hover over an installed theme and click Live Preview to test it or Activate.

Delete a theme

  1. Click an inactive theme to open Theme Details.
  2. Click Delete in the bottom right corner and confirm with OK.

Tip: Delete unused themes, but keep one up-to-date default theme as a fallback. Only download themes from trusted sources.


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