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How to Install WordPress Themes and Plugins – Beginner’s Guide
How to Install WordPress Themes and Plugins – Beginner’s Guide
Installing WordPress themes and plugins is one of the first things you’ll do when building a WordPress site. It’s easier than you think, and this guide will walk you through every method.
How to Install a WordPress Theme
Method 1: Install from the WordPress Repository
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard
- Go to Appearance → Themes
- Click Add New
- Search for a theme or browse featured themes
- Click Install then Activate
Method 2: Upload a Theme ZIP File
- Download the theme ZIP file from our site
- Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New
- Click Upload Theme
- Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
- Click Activate
Method 3: Install via FTP
- Download and extract the theme ZIP file
- Connect to your server via FTP
- Upload the theme folder to
/wp-content/themes/ - Activate from your WordPress dashboard
How to Install a WordPress Plugin
Method 1: Install from the WordPress Repository
- Go to Plugins → Add New
- Search for the plugin
- Click Install Now
- Click Activate
Method 2: Upload a Plugin ZIP File
- Download the plugin ZIP from our site
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Choose the ZIP file
- Click Install Now → Activate Plugin
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Upload failed: Increase your PHP max upload size
- Plugin conflicts: Deactivate plugins one by one to find the conflict
- White screen of death: Enable WP_DEBUG in wp-config.php
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