WordPress is the most widely-used Content Management System in the world for building self-hosted websites. Chances are if you’re not already, you’ve decided to use WordPress for your own website. But do you know how to install a WordPress theme? Today we will be showing How to Install A WordPress Theme.
How to Install a Free WordPress Theme
If you want to use a theme found in the WordPress Repository on your website, the easiest way to do this is on the backend of your website.
To start, log into your WordPress website and go to Appearance > Themes in the WordPress dashboard and click Add New.
How to Install a Premium WordPress Theme
If you’ve purchased a premium WordPress theme, you’ll need to use the upload method from your WordPress dashboard to install your theme.
- To start, download the theme you purchased from the theme marketplace or the company you bought it from. Save the downloaded zip file to your computer.
- Next, log into your WordPress website and go to Appearance > Themes in the WordPress dashboard and click Add New:
- Adding a new WordPress theme
- Next, click Upload Theme to upload the zip file of your premium WordPress theme to your website from your computer:
- Click Browse to select the zip file from your computer.
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- Then, click Install Now to add the theme to your website.
- WordPress will install your premium theme on your website. If you want to see how your website will look using the uploaded theme, click Live Preview.
- Lastly, click Activate to make the theme ready to go on your website.
