Install, change, or update a theme in WordPress

WordPress themes require installation, activation, and updating.

To install, change, or update a theme in WordPress yourself, use the tables below to find the scenario that's applicable and follow those instructions.

Install a theme

To do it yourself, see one of these steps	Difficulty
Install a theme in WordPress	Basic
Install a WordPress theme with FTP	Medium

Change a theme

To do it yourself, see one of these steps	Difficulty
Change a theme in WordPress	Basic
Change a WordPress theme in the database	Medium
Change a WordPress theme with SSH	Advanced

Update a theme

To do it yourself, see one of these steps	Difficulty
Update a theme in WordPress	Basic
Update a WordPress theme with FTP	Medium