Update Theme and Plugins
UPDATE THEME
There are two methods to update theme as below:
Manual Update: (RECOMMENDED)
You can also update new version in the traditional way:
Via WordPress:
- Step 1: Deactivate current theme by going to Appearance > Themes and activate any another theme such as the default WordPress theme.
- Step 2: Delete older version by clicking on Delete link. Confirm to delete.
- Step 3: Upload and reinstall the new version.
Via FTP:
- Step 1: Unzip the “installable theme” file to get the new theme folder
- Step 2: Use your FTP software to browse to “wp-content/themes” folder
- Step 3: Upload the new theme folder to override the current theme folder
All posts and settings will be saved. There are data-safe methods.
Auto Update:
Please refer to this guide: Automatic updates theme via Envato Market plugin
UPDATE PLUGINS
Via WordPress: (AUTOMATIC)
After activating the new version of theme, there is a notification to remind updating plugin, you just to choose “Begin Updating plugins” button and select the plugins to update automatically
Via FTP:
- Unzip the .zip files of the plugins you want to update.
- Login to your FTP account and navigate to your WordPress Installation directory
- Navigate to the folder /wp-content/plugins
- Override the folders of these plugins
NOTE
- After Updating: you should clear your Site & Browser Cache