WordPress Development
Good to know about Theme Installation.
How to install Plugins manually.
Best way to update an existing Theme or Plugin
The most straightforward and accurate method for updating an already installed Theme involves replacing the files of the old version with the new version files. This way all product settings are retained, as they are stored in the website database.
An alternative approach is to uninstall the old product version, followed by downloading and activating the new version.
However, this method may not preserve product settings, as some products include a function to clear settings from the website database upon removal.
It is essential to note a crucial detail – developers occasionally release a significantly updated product with changes to file structures, database settings, etc. In such cases, the developer provides instructions on transitioning to the new version, ensuring a proper update to the latest version.
Manual steps to Theme update...
Download the latest Zip file for the theme.
Log into your WordPress website.
Navigate to Appearance – Themes.
Select the Add New button at the top of the page.
Click the Upload Theme button at the top of the page.
Select the .zip file with the updated version of the theme.
Click Install Now button.
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