{"id":3977,"date":"2020-02-11T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=3977"},"modified":"2020-09-03T10:36:38","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T08:36:38","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-wordpress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a WordPress Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]WordPress is free, intuitive, easy to customize, and great for virtually any kind of website, regardless of your niche. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or an experienced developer, you\u2019ll find your way around the platform without too much struggle.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]While the WordPress core is powerful enough, it won\u2019t get you far in terms of great website design or advanced functionalities. If you want to enhance the functionality of your website and ensure it looks professionally designed, you\u2019ll need to install a WordPress theme. Most premium WordPress themes<\/a> will provide everything your website needs, depending on the industry or niche you\u2019re in. Of course, there are also tons of free WordPress themes<\/a> available if you\u2019re just starting out, are on a tight budget, or just want to play around in WordPress to see how it works.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Once you make up your mind and decide which theme you\u2019d like to go with, you\u2019ll need to install the theme on your website. In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to install a WordPress theme using three separate methods.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”68px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How to Install WordPress Theme Using Admin Theme Search<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]One of the ways to install a WordPress theme is through the WordPress theme directory<\/strong>. The best thing about the themes in the directory is that you can download them for free.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]To do this, go to your admin dashboard and from the menu on the left select Appearance > Themes<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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\n \"Appearance <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Click on the Add New<\/strong><\/em> button. You\u2019ll find it at the top of the screen.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Add <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]You can now browse the Popular<\/strong><\/em>, Latest<\/strong><\/em>, or Favorites<\/strong><\/em> categories to find the theme for you. There\u2019s also the Feature Filter<\/strong><\/em> option, so you can perform the search based on specific criteria. You can tick as many filters as you like. Just make sure to click the Apply Filters<\/strong><\/em> button to get relevant results.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]At the far right, there\u2019s also a search bar<\/strong>. In case you already know the name of the theme you\u2019d like to install or if you wish to do the search based on a key word (e.g. you can type in movies, etc.).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Search <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Next, you\u2019ll get a list of themes that matched your criteria and filters. If you\u2019re uncertain which one to go with, before you install any theme, you can preview it and view more details. To do this, simply hover over the theme of your choice and click on Preview<\/strong><\/em> or on Details and Preview<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Once you\u2019ve made your decision, click on Install<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Install <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]When the installation is completed, you\u2019ll be notified that your theme has been installed. Now just click on Activate<\/strong><\/em>. And that\u2019s it, you\u2019ve managed to successfully install and activate a WordPress theme.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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How to Install WordPress Theme Using the Upload Method<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This method is usually used to install premium WordPress themes, since they can\u2019t be installed directly from the WordPress directory. The same goes for custom themes. In both cases, it\u2019s important to mention that you won\u2019t be able to use the upload method to install a theme unless you\u2019re using WordPress.org<\/strong>. This option is not available for WordPress.com users.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]For starters, download the .zip file<\/strong> of the theme you\u2019d like to install on your computer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Then, go to Appearance > Themes<\/strong><\/em> in your admin area.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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\n \"Appearance <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]The next thing to do is click on the Add New<\/strong><\/em> button. Again, it\u2019s at the top of the screen.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Add <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]As soon as the Add New<\/strong><\/em> page is done loading, you\u2019ll see the Upload Theme<\/strong><\/em> button at the top. Click on it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Upload <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]To add the .zip file you\u2019ve previously downloaded, click on Choose File<\/strong><\/em>, find and select the .zip file on your computer, and then hit the Install Now<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Add <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]When the installation process is completed, all that\u2019s left is to activate the theme by clicking the Activate<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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How to Install WordPress Theme Using FTP<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you want to install a theme using FTP, you first need to make sure you have an FTP client installed.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]FTP basically enables you to upload a file from your computer to your website\u2019s directory. Be careful when you use it though. Adding and removing files from the website\u2019s server is a touchy matter, and if you make a mistake, the website could go down. Therefore extra caution is advised. If you need any help using FTP, you can check out our beginners guide to using FTP<\/a> .[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]To install your theme, first and foremost, download the theme\u2019s .zip file to your computer and extract it<\/strong>. Next, connect to your host using FTP, and upload the unzipped files to the \/wp-content\/themes<\/strong> folder on your website\u2019s server.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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\n \"FTP\" <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]When the upload is finished, go to you admin dashboard and select Appearance > Themes<\/strong><\/em>. The theme you\u2019ve just uploaded should be visible here. Finally, activate the theme by pressing the Activate<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”81px”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#f0f0f0″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”top-picks-banner”][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#f0f0f0″][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now that you know how to install a WordPress theme, go ahead and play with the layouts, upload your own images, add the content that best describes you and your services, etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]If, at some point, you decide to customize your theme, it\u2019d be good to have a WordPress child theme<\/a> ready as well, so you don\u2019t risk losing your additions when you update your theme. Also, in case at any point you realize the theme you\u2019ve installed is not exactly what you were hoping it would be, you can easily change your WordPress theme<\/a> and activate another one.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]WordPress comes with endless possibilities and a myriad of themes to choose from. Find the one to your liking, and create the website you\u2019ve always dreamed of.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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