How to install/delete a Wordpress theme
Managing your WordPress site themes is essential to maintain a modern and functional appearance, as well as to ensure the best experience for your visitors. In this guide, we show you how to install and delete a theme in WordPress effectively.
IMPORTANT: When changing or deleting a theme, some elements of your website (such as menus or installed plugins) may require additional adjustments. Be sure to review your website after making changes to themes to ensure everything works correctly.
Installing a theme
To install a theme, go to the “Appearance” section in your WordPress admin menu. Then click on “Themes”:
Once there, in the top left corner you will see the “Add New Theme” button.
This will take you to the WordPress theme library. From there, you can browse and choose the WordPress theme you prefer. Once selected, click “Install” and “Activate” to assign it to your WordPress installation.
Note: It is always recommended to review the theme details and preview to verify whether it is compatible with the plugins you may have installed.
Deleting a theme
To delete a theme, go to the “Appearance” section in your WordPress admin menu. Then click on “Themes” to view all the themes installed on your WordPress:
When you see all installed themes, access the “Theme Details” of the one you want to delete.
Note: You cannot delete the active theme of your WordPress, only those that are installed but not active.
At the bottom, select “Delete”
Delete a theme via FTP
If you prefer or need to delete a theme manually, you can also do so using an FTP client. You can use our webFTP application from the control panel:
From FTP, you must access the /web folder, which contains your website files. If your WordPress is installed directly in the /web folder, go to /wp-content/themes. There you will see the complete list of themes installed on your WordPress. Simply select the theme folder and click “Delete”.
Note: When deleting folders manually, you can also delete the active theme of your WordPress, which may directly affect the visibility of your website. If you want to revert the changes, you can always Restore a backup of your hosting.
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