{"id":28489,"date":"2021-10-11T08:09:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T13:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=28489"},"modified":"2021-10-26T15:56:25","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T20:56:25","slug":"change-wordpress-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/change-wordpress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your WordPress Theme [Step by Step]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve probably been here before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like you barely updated your WordPress site. But when you look closer, you realize you haven\u2019t changed your WordPress theme in what seems like years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is you, don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ve all been there. And, good news! There\u2019s a quick solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is one of the most intuitive content management systems on the market, and it\u2019s easier now than ever to change your WordPress theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will cover everything you need to know about changing your WordPress theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-know-if-you-re-first-getting-started-with-wordpress\">What to know if you\u2019re first getting started with WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you found this article because you\u2019re a first time WordPress owner, this section is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First off-congrats! It\u2019s exciting you\u2019re taking the plunge and getting your website up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/create-coming-soon-page-website\/\">set up a Coming Soon page<\/a> while you test out possible themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Coming Soon page is either a placeholder page that informs people you\u2019re about to launch your new website, or it\u2019s a placeholder page you can activate while you\u2019re making updates to your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activating a Coming Soon page makes it possible to make as many changes to your website and test as many themes as you want without the whole world seeing what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is when you first set up your WordPress account, WordPress will set you up with a default Coming Soon page while you get your ducks in a row. It looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/example-coming-soon-page-for-wordpress-website-1024x602.png\" alt=\"example coming soon page for wordpress website\" class=\"wp-image-28490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/example-coming-soon-page-for-wordpress-website-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/example-coming-soon-page-for-wordpress-website-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/example-coming-soon-page-for-wordpress-website-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/example-coming-soon-page-for-wordpress-website-1536x904.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/example-coming-soon-page-for-wordpress-website.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-change-your-wordpress-theme-without-destroying-your-website\">How to change your WordPress theme without destroying your website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve owned a WordPress site for a while, and are ready to give it a glow up, this section is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three primary ways to update your WordPress theme incognito, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Creating a Coming Soon page or a Maintenance page<\/li><li>Downloading a staging plugin<\/li><li>Testing in a local WordPress testing environment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s walk through each option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-create-a-coming-soon-page-or-a-maintenance-page\">1. Create a Coming Soon page or a Maintenance page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Coming Soon page isn\u2019t reserved for first time website owners. It\u2019s also handy for people that want to update their theme without inviting the whole internet to the maintenance party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several Coming Soon and Maintenance page plugins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good place to start is by checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/coming-soon\/\">Coming Soon Page &amp; Maintenance Mode by SeedProd<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you install and activate this plugin, it will put up either a Coming Soon or Maintenance Mode page, allowing you to explore new theme options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a quick review on how to activate a plugin, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7VhzBXZkGvY\">HostGator tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7VhzBXZkGvY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-download-a-wordpress-staging-plugin\">2. Download a WordPress staging plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone has the luxury to completely take their website offline while making updates. This is especially true if you run a WooCommerce store or a thriving blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t afford to put up a Coming Soon or Maintenance page, then consider downloading a staging plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-staging\/\">WP Staging<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/duplicator\/\">Duplicator<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/wpstagecoach.com\/\">WP Stagecoach<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A staging plugin makes it possible to experiment with changes to your website without disrupting the current version of your website that others see when they visit your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps for building a staging site for WordPress with a plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Install and then activate your preferred staging plugin.<\/li><li>Navigate to the staging plugin on the left navigation bar in your WordPress dashboard.<\/li><li>Follow the prompts to start and create your staged website.<\/li><li>Give your staged website a name.<\/li><li>The plugin will clone your website.<\/li><li>Open your new staged website and click login.<\/li><li>Use your WordPress login credentials to access the staging site.<\/li><li>Notice the URL will include the staging website URL (e.g., wp-staging.com).<\/li><li>Make your changes.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019re officially ready to roll and can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/test-new-wordpress-theme\/\">test as many new themes<\/a> as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-test-in-a-local-wordpress-testing-environment\">3. Test in a local WordPress testing environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to work within WordPress while testing out new themes, there\u2019s another option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can install a local WordPress testing environment app on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-sandbox-demo-site\/\">local WordPress testing environment<\/a> works like a staging plugin. It allows you to test out different changes. The difference is instead of creating a testing environment in WordPress, it creates an environment on your computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you can test out changes to your theme without worrying about messing anything up in your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some WordPress testing environments to look into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/serverpress.com\/\">DesktopServer<\/a> by ServerPress<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/local.getflywheel.com\/\">Local<\/a> by Flywheel<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps you need to follow to work within a WordPress testing environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Download a WordPress migration app like the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/all-in-one-wp-migration\/\">All-in-One WP Migration<\/a> plugin.<\/li><li>Export your production site to a file<\/li><li>Save the file to your computer<\/li><li>Follow the steps your respective local testing software requires<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember this last option is somewhat extreme if you\u2019re only looking to update your theme. If you only want to update your theme, setting up a maintenance page or using a staging plugin may be easier.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"hgrp\"><h4>You might like&#8230;<\/h4><ul><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/web-hosting\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"shared_hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/shared.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/web-hosting\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"shared_hosting\">Shared Hosting<\/a><\/li><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"wordpress_hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"wordpress_hosting\">WordPress Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-a-new-theme-in-wordpress\">How to install a new theme in WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve talked about the options for testing different WordPress themes, let\u2019s talk about how you actually make the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some steps to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-backup-your-website\">1. Backup your website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you even start browsing new themes, take the time to back up your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do to backup your site is install a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wordpress-backup-plugins\/\">WordPress backup plugin<\/a> and then save the back up on your computer. Trust me. It\u2019s worth the extra two steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-decide-which-testing-option-you-ll-use\">2. Decide which testing option you\u2019ll use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve backed up your website, you can start testing new themes using one of the options mentioned above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter which option you choose. The important thing is to make sure you\u2019re not making changes in a live environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-browse-themes\">3. Browse themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of awesome WordPress themes on the market, and you have two main options when selecting a theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you can browse free and paid themes within WordPress itself. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hover your cursor over 'Appearance'\u009d on the left-hand menu of the dashboard and click on 'Themes'\u009d<\/li><li>Use the search bar at the top to browse premium themes, WordPress.org themes, or previously installed themes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy peasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second way to browse themes is to check out third-party WordPress theme sites. Some popular sites include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiopress.com\/\">StudioPress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/\">ThemeForest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/\">Creative Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you pick a third-party theme, all you have to do is buy it, download the .zip file to your desktop, and then upload it in the 'Themes'\u009d section of WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-activate-your-theme\">4. Activate your theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve previewed themes to your heart\u2019s content, it\u2019s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/install-delete-wordpress-theme\/\">install your new WordPress theme<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to activate a third-party theme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Purchase, download, and save the .zip file of your new theme<\/li><li>Login to your WordPress site<\/li><li>Navigate to the 'Appearance'\u009d section on the left navigation bar of your WordPress dashboard and click on 'themes'\u009d<\/li><li>Click on 'Add New'\u009d at the top of the screen<\/li><li>Click on 'Upload'\u009d<\/li><li>Either drag and drop the .zip file or click 'choose file'\u009d and select the .zip file<\/li><li>Click 'install now'\u009d<\/li><li>Press 'activate'\u009d when you\u2019re ready<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re installing and activating a theme that is already in WordPress, there are less steps. All you have to do is hover your cursor over the theme, and click 'Activate.'\u009d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/activate-theme-in-wordpress.png\" alt=\"activate theme in wordpress\" class=\"wp-image-28491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/activate-theme-in-wordpress.png 736w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/activate-theme-in-wordpress-300x262.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-your-wordpress-site-with-hostgator\">Start your WordPress site with HostGator!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been looking at WordPress themes but haven\u2019t started your website yet, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HostGator has affordable and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\">reliable WordPress hosting<\/a>. 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