How to Install a WordPress Theme Manually

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How to Install a WordPress Theme Manually

You can easily install a WordPress theme and activate it manually. Please, follow the steps below to do so.

1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Appearance and click on Themes.

WordPress Dashboard, Appearance, Themes

3. Click on Add New.

Add New WordPress Theme

4. Choose Upload Theme.

WordPress Upload Theme

5. Click on Browse and choose the theme from your computer. Click on Install Now.

WordPress Install Theme from Zip File

6. It will take a few moments to install. After that, click on Activate.

Activate Uploaded Theme

Congratulations, you have installed and activated a new WordPress theme.

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