All GPL themes and plugins are easily installed as follows:
IMPORTANT: We recommend installing the plugin “Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades” before using GPL items. You can download it for free by CLICKING HERE. You can also search it from your control panel within the WordPress free plugin repository as a new plugin to add.
To use it, first install and activate the Plugin. Once activated, you can install and update any theme/plugin by simply uploading a .zip file.
By installing and activating this Plugin before installing any theme or GPL Plugin you can avoid installation conflicts if you already have a previous version of the product installed.
HOW TO INSTALL A PLUGIN:
- Login and Download the .zip file for the plugin to be installed from MY ACCOUNT>>DOWNLOADS. You will notice that followed by the name of the plugin its version number is indicated.
- Login to your WordPress website.
- Go to “Plugins”>”Add New”.
- Click the “Upload Plugin” button at the top of the page.
- Select the .zip file with the plugin to be installed.
- Click the “Install Now” button.
- Once installed, click “Activate”.
HOW TO INSTALL A THEME:
- Login and Download the .zip file for the theme from MY ACCOUNT>>DOWNLOADS. You will notice that followed by the name of the theme, its version number is indicated.
- Log in to your WordPress website.
- Go to “Appearance”>” Themes”.
- Click the “Add New” button at the top of the page.
- Click the “Upload Theme” button at the top of the page.
- Select the .zip file with the theme to be installed
- Click the “Install Now” button.
- Click “Activate”.