There are two ways to update plugins or themes.
The first way is manually, and the second way is automatic. You can choose your preferred one.
Updating plugins and themes manually. #
Step #1: from your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins -> Add New and install the Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades plugin.
Step #2: Download your desired plugin or theme’s newest version (zip file) from our website.
Step #3: Upload it to your WordPress website.
- Plugins – Navigate to Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin and upload the zip file you downloaded above.
- Themes – Navigate to Appearance -> Themes -> Upload Theme and upload the zip file you downloaded above.
Feel free to watch this short video for clarification:
Updating plugins and themes automatically #
Step #1: Download our Plugin Manager from your account page.
Step #2: Inside your WordPress website, navigate to Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin and upload our Plugin Manager (zip file).
Step #3: After activating our plugin, navigate to the Settings tab of the new Plugins For WP option.
Step #4: Enter your username and key exactly as it appears on your account page.
Step #5: All your plugins and themes can now be updated generally from inside the Updates screen.
Feel free to watch this short video for clarification: