How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins

There are two ways that you can update themes and plugins from the WordPress dashboard.

There are 3 things you will want to update with WordPress:

• WordPress Version
• WordPress Theme
• WordPress Plugins

Update from WordPress Update Dashboard

1. Click “Dashboard” > Click “Updates”
2. You’ll see a list of all your themes and plugins with available updates.
3. PLUGINS:
   • Click one (1) checkbox to select a plugin > Click “Update Plugins”
   • Repeat for other plugins. It is best practice to update one plugin at a time.
4. THEME:
   • Click one (1) checkbox to select a plugin > Click “Update Plugins”
   • Repeat for other plugins. It is best practice to update one plugin at a time.

 

Update theme from the Themes area of your dashboard.

1. Go to left menu > Click “Appearance” > Click “Themes”
2. If a theme has an update available, you’ll see a notice and an option to Update now.
   Click “Update Now” link

 

Update plugins from the Plugins area of your dashboard

1. In Left Menu > Click “Plugins”
2. If an update is available, you will see an “Update Available tab”
3. From there, you can either:
   • Update an individual plugin by clicking the “Update now” link in that plugin’s description.
   • Locate plugin in list > Select checkbox > Change the dropdown to “Update” & click “Apply”