WordPress Theme Installation Guide – Step-by-Step
Before You Begin: Install “Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades”
Before proceeding with the installation of the AlmostFree.Digital themes and plugins, it’s advisable to install the “Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades” plugin. This ensures a seamless installation process and helps prevent conflicts, especially if you have a previous version of the product installed. You can download this plugin for free by CLICKING HERE.
Alternatively, you can find it in the WordPress free plugin repository by searching for it within your WordPress control panel as a new plugin to add.
Installing a WordPress Theme
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Download the Theme Zip File:
- Log in to AlmostFree.Digital and go to the Themes and Plugins folder within the AlmostFree.Digital Library.
- Download the .zip file for your chosen theme.
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Log in to Your WordPress Website:
- Access your WordPress admin dashboard.
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Navigate to Themes:
- Go to “Appearance” > “Themes.”
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Add New Theme:
- Click the “Add New” button at the top of the page.
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Upload Theme:
- Click the “Upload Theme” button at the top of the page.
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Select Theme Zip File:
- Choose the .zip file containing the theme you want to install.
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Install Theme:
- Click the “Install Now” button.
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Activate Theme:
- Once installed, click “Activate.”
Installing a WordPress Plugin
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Download the Plugin Zip File:
- Log in to AlmostFree.Digital and download the .zip file for the plugin.
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Log in to Your WordPress Website:
- Access your WordPress admin dashboard.
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Navigate to Plugins:
- Go to “Plugins” > “Add New.”
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Upload Plugin:
- Click the “Upload Plugin” button at the top of the page.
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Select Plugin Zip File:
- Choose the .zip file containing the plugin you want to install.
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Install Plugin:
- Click the “Install Now” button.
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Activate Plugin:
- Once installed, click “Activate.”
Handling Installation Errors
If you encounter errors during installation, check if the downloaded file has double compression (a zip file inside another zip). Ensure that you unzip the main file to find the installable zip inside.
System Requirements
Before purchasing any product, verify that your WordPress installation meets the following minimum requirements:
- Apache or NGINX based web server with 128MB of RAM
- PHP version 5.6 or 7.0
- MySQL version 5.6+ or MariaDB version 10.0+
- Apache Module mod_rewrite
To avoid installation errors, confirm that your web server uses the following PHP settings:
- max_execution_time = 600
- max_input_vars = 5000
- memory_limit = 256M
- post_max_size = 128M
- upload_max_filesize = 128M
Large Theme Uploads
For themes exceeding 200 megabytes, including various templates, it’s recommended to use FTP for the upload process.
By following these steps and guidelines, you can successfully install and activate AlmostFree.Digital themes and plugins on your WordPress website.