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How to Install a WordPress Theme Manually

Updated on July 28, 2024

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.wp dashboard apperance themes

3. Click on Add New.
wp themes add new button

4. Choose Upload Theme.
wp themes upload theme button

5. Click on Browse and choose the theme from your computer. Click on Install Now.wp themes upload theme browse zip

6. It will take a few moments to install. After that, click on Activate.wp themes upload theme activated

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