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
- Click “Dashboard” > Click “Updates”
- You’ll see a list of all your themes and plugins with available updates.
- 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.
- 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.
- Go to left menu > Click “Appearance” > Click “Themes”
- 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
- In Left Menu > Click “Plugins”
- If an update is available, you will see an “Update Available tab”
- 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”
