How Do I Import a Free WordPress Theme?
Importing a free WordPress theme can be a daunting task, but it’s not as difficult as you may think. In this article, we’ll outline the steps you need to take to import a theme into your WordPress site.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
A WordPress site with a fresh install
A FTP program ( example: FileZilla)
The theme you want to import
Once you have all of the necessary tools, follow these steps:
1. Log in to your WordPress site and go to the ‘Themes’ menu.
2. Search for the theme you want to import and click on it to open the theme’s page.
3. Click on the ‘Downloads’ tab and download the theme’s ZIP file.
4. Unzip the file and go to the theme’s folder.
5. Copy the theme’s files to the root of your WordPress site.
6. Open the WordPress site’s ‘Settings’ menu and click on ‘Themes’ under the ‘Appearance’ section.
7. Click on the ‘Install Themes’ button and select the theme you copied from the site’s files.
8. Click on the ‘Activate’ button to activate the theme.
9. Go to the ‘Themes’ menu again and click on the ‘Import Theme’ button.
10. Select the ZIP file you unzipped in step 3 and click on the ‘Import’ button.
11. Click on the ‘Confirm’ button to finish the process.
12. Congratulations! Your new theme is now installed and activated on your WordPress site.