Method 1: Using the WordPress Theme Directory
- Log into your WordPress Dashboard.
- Go to Appearance → Themes.
- Click Add New.
- Browse or search for a theme, or use Feature Filter to refine results.
- Hover over your chosen theme and click Install.
- After installation, click Activate to apply it.
Method 2: Uploading a Theme ZIP File
- Download the theme’s .zip file from its source.
- In WordPress, go to Appearance → Themes.
- Click Add New, then Upload Theme.
- Click Choose File, select the ZIP file, and click Install Now.
- When installation completes, click Activate.
Method 3: Installing via FTP
- Download and unzip the theme file on your computer.
- Connect to your hosting account using an FTP client like FileZilla.
- Navigate to /wp-content/themes/ on your server.
- Upload the unzipped theme folder into this directory.
- In WordPress, go to Appearance → Themes and click Activate on the uploaded theme.