Install a theme in WordPress
You can install a theme from WordPress, or upload a premium theme that you have purchased or received elsewhere.
- Log in to WordPress
- From the Appearance menu, click Themes.
- Click the Add New button.
- Using the search bar, browse for the theme you wish to install.
- Hover over the preview of the theme and click Install.
Note: Optionally, if you purchased or received a third-party theme you want to use instead, click the Upload Theme button. Browse to the theme's files on your computer, and click Install Now.
Next steps
More info
- Return to Install or activate a theme in WordPress
- Install a WordPress theme with FTP and FileZilla
- For more information about our premium support for WordPress, please visit our WP Premium Support Catalog.
