{"id":2562,"date":"2026-09-28T17:34:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/?p=2562"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:34:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:04:33","slug":"how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Update_WordPress_Themes_and_Plugins\" >How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Why_Should_You_Update_WordPress_Themes_and_Plugins\" >Why Should You Update WordPress Themes and Plugins?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Security_Fixes\" >Security Fixes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Bug_Fixes\" >Bug Fixes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#New_Features\" >New Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Compatibility_Improvements\" >Compatibility Improvements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Performance_Improvements\" >Performance Improvements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_a_WordPress_Theme_and_Plugin\" >What Is the Difference Between a WordPress Theme and Plugin?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#WordPress_Theme\" >WordPress Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#WordPress_Plugin\" >WordPress Plugin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Where_Can_You_See_Available_Updates\" >Where Can You See Available Updates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#What_to_Do_Before_Updating_a_Theme_or_Plugin\" >What to Do Before Updating a Theme or Plugin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#1_Create_a_Backup\" >1. Create a Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#2_Verify_the_Backup\" >2. Verify the Backup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#3_Check_Plugin_and_Theme_Compatibility\" >3. Check Plugin and Theme Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#4_Check_Your_WordPress_Version\" >4. Check Your WordPress Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#5_Use_a_Staging_Website_When_Possible\" >5. Use a Staging Website When Possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Update_WordPress_Plugins\" >How to Update WordPress Plugins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Step_1_Log_In_to_WordPress\" >Step 1: Log In to WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Step_2_Open_the_Plugins_Page\" >Step 2: Open the Plugins Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Step_3_Review_the_Available_Update\" >Step 3: Review the Available Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Step_4_Update_the_Plugin\" >Step 4: Update the Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Step_5_Confirm_the_Update\" >Step 5: Confirm the Update<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Update_Multiple_WordPress_Plugins\" >How to Update Multiple WordPress Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Update_Plugins_From_the_WordPress_Updates_Page\" >How to Update Plugins From the WordPress Updates Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Update_WordPress_Themes\" >How to Update WordPress Themes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Step_1_Open_Themes\" >Step 1: Open Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Step_2_Find_the_Theme_With_an_Update\" >Step 2: Find the Theme With an Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Step_3_Start_the_Theme_Update\" >Step 3: Start the Theme Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Step_4_Check_Your_Website\" >Step 4: Check Your Website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Update_Themes_From_the_WordPress_Updates_Page\" >How to Update Themes From the WordPress Updates Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Important_Check_for_Custom_Theme_Changes\" >Important: Check for Custom Theme Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Use_a_Child_Theme_for_Customizations\" >Use a Child Theme for Customizations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#What_About_Block_Themes\" >What About Block Themes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Update_Premium_Plugins_and_Themes\" >How to Update Premium Plugins and Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Manually_Update_a_WordPress_Plugin\" >How to Manually Update a WordPress Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Manually_Update_a_WordPress_Theme\" >How to Manually Update a WordPress Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Update_Plugins_Using_WP-CLI\" >How to Update Plugins Using WP-CLI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Update_Themes_Using_WP-CLI\" >How to Update Themes Using WP-CLI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#What_Should_You_Do_After_Updating_a_Plugin\" >What Should You Do After Updating a Plugin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#What_Should_You_Do_After_Updating_a_Theme\" >What Should You Do After Updating a Theme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Clear_Your_Cache_After_Updates\" >Clear Your Cache After Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_to_Know_if_a_Plugin_Update_Was_Successful\" >How to Know if a Plugin Update Was Successful<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Common_Problems_After_Plugin_Updates\" >Common Problems After Plugin Updates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Website_Shows_a_Fatal_Error\" >Website Shows a Fatal Error<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Plugin_Update_Failed\" >Plugin Update Failed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Plugin_Update_Breaks_a_Website\" >Plugin Update Breaks a Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Theme_Update_Breaks_the_Website_Design\" >Theme Update Breaks the Website Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#What_to_Do_If_a_Plugin_Is_No_Longer_Compatible\" >What to Do If a Plugin Is No Longer Compatible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Should_You_Update_All_Plugins_at_Once\" >Should You Update All Plugins at Once?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Should_You_Update_the_Theme_Before_Plugins\" >Should You Update the Theme Before Plugins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Automatic_Plugin_and_Theme_Updates\" >Automatic Plugin and Theme Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Best_Practices_for_Updating_WordPress_Themes_and_Plugins\" >Best Practices for Updating WordPress Themes and Plugins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#1_Keep_Everything_Maintained\" >1. Keep Everything Maintained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#2_Back_Up_Before_Important_Updates\" >2. Back Up Before Important Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#3_Check_Changelogs\" >3. Check Changelogs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#4_Use_Staging_for_Critical_Websites\" >4. Use Staging for Critical Websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#5_Keep_WordPress_Core_Updated\" >5. Keep WordPress Core Updated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#6_Keep_PHP_Supported\" >6. Keep PHP Supported<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#7_Remove_Unused_Plugins_and_Themes\" >7. Remove Unused Plugins and Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#8_Avoid_Unofficial_Downloads\" >8. Avoid Unofficial Downloads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#9_Monitor_Your_Website_After_Updates\" >9. Monitor Your Website After Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#10_Keep_a_Recovery_Plan\" >10. Keep a Recovery Plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#WordPress_Theme_and_Plugin_Update_Checklist\" >WordPress Theme and Plugin Update Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#How_often_should_I_update_WordPress_plugins\" >How often should I update WordPress plugins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Is_it_safe_to_update_WordPress_plugins\" >Is it safe to update WordPress plugins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Should_I_update_plugins_before_updating_WordPress\" >Should I update plugins before updating WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Can_a_plugin_update_break_my_website\" >Can a plugin update break my website?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Can_I_update_a_WordPress_theme_without_losing_my_website_content\" >Can I update a WordPress theme without losing my website content?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#What_happens_if_I_update_a_parent_theme\" >What happens if I update a parent theme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Should_I_deactivate_a_plugin_before_updating_it\" >Should I deactivate a plugin before updating it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Can_I_update_WordPress_themes_and_plugins_from_cPanel\" >Can I update WordPress themes and plugins from cPanel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#What_should_I_do_if_an_update_fails\" >What should I do if an update fails?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Are_automatic_updates_safe\" >Are automatic updates safe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_WordPress_Themes_and_Plugins\"><\/span>How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress themes and plugins add design, functionality, and features to your website. Over time, developers release new versions to fix bugs, improve compatibility, add features, and address security issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping themes and plugins updated is therefore an important part of WordPress maintenance. However, updating everything without preparation can sometimes cause compatibility problems, especially when a website uses several plugins, a page builder, custom code, or an older theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that updating WordPress themes and plugins is relatively simple when you follow a proper process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, you will learn how to update WordPress themes and plugins safely, how to check available updates, what to do before updating, how to handle failed updates, and how to reduce the risk of website problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Update_WordPress_Themes_and_Plugins\"><\/span>Why Should You Update WordPress Themes and Plugins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Themes and plugins are actively developed software. New versions are released for different reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Fixes\"><\/span>Security Fixes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updates may address security vulnerabilities discovered in older versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running outdated plugins or themes can leave your website exposed to known security problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bug_Fixes\"><\/span>Bug Fixes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developers regularly correct problems found in previous versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An update may resolve issues involving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress Dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website layouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JavaScript<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile displays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Features\"><\/span>New Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updates can introduce new options and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a page-builder plugin may add new blocks, widgets, design controls, or editing features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compatibility_Improvements\"><\/span>Compatibility Improvements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Themes and plugins need to work with the WordPress core, PHP, browsers, and other plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updates can improve compatibility with newer versions of these components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_Improvements\"><\/span>Performance Improvements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some updates may improve code efficiency and reduce unnecessary processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Performance improvements vary between products, so an update should not automatically be assumed to make every website faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_a_WordPress_Theme_and_Plugin\"><\/span>What Is the Difference Between a WordPress Theme and Plugin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before updating them, it is useful to understand what each component does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A theme primarily controls the appearance and presentation of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can control:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Layout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Header<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Footer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blog design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Plugin\"><\/span>WordPress Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A plugin adds or modifies functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, plugins can provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image optimization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple way to remember the difference is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Theme\n  \u2193\nControls how the website looks\n\nPlugin\n  \u2193\nAdds or modifies website functionality<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Can_You_See_Available_Updates\"><\/span>Where Can You See Available Updates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress provides several places where available theme and plugin updates can be viewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main location is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dashboard \u2192 Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also manage plugins from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Themes can be managed from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Appearance \u2192 Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact interface can vary slightly depending on your WordPress version and installed software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_Before_Updating_a_Theme_or_Plugin\"><\/span>What to Do Before Updating a Theme or Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before updating important components, take a few precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_Backup\"><\/span>1. Create a Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a recent backup of your website before making significant changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A complete WordPress backup should generally include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media uploads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuration files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useful recovery plan looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Create Backup\n      \u2193\nCheck Compatibility\n      \u2193\nUpdate\n      \u2193\nTest Website\n      \u2193\nRestore if Required<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Verify_the_Backup\"><\/span>2. Verify the Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not simply assume that a backup is usable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where the backup is stored<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it was created<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What it contains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How it can be restored<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For important websites, keeping a backup independently of the live server can provide an additional recovery option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Check_Plugin_and_Theme_Compatibility\"><\/span>3. Check Plugin and Theme Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before updating, review the information provided by the theme or plugin developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Latest version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changelog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required dependencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is particularly important for major updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_Your_WordPress_Version\"><\/span>4. Check Your WordPress Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your WordPress installation is reasonably current and compatible with the theme or plugin version you plan to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check available WordPress updates under:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dashboard \u2192 Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_a_Staging_Website_When_Possible\"><\/span>5. Use a Staging Website When Possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A staging website is a separate copy of your website where you can test changes before applying them to the live site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical workflow is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Live Website\n      \u2193\nCreate Staging Copy\n      \u2193\nUpdate Plugin\/Theme\n      \u2193\nTest Website\n      \u2193\nApply Changes to Live Site<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staging is particularly useful for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-commerce websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-traffic websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Websites with many plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom WordPress installations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_WordPress_Plugins\"><\/span>How to Update WordPress Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updating plugins from the WordPress Dashboard is usually straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_In_to_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 1: Log In to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com\/wp-admin\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need sufficient permissions to update plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Open_the_Plugins_Page\"><\/span>Step 2: Open the Plugins Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress will show the plugins installed on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a plugin has an available update, WordPress may display an update notification below the plugin information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Review_the_Available_Update\"><\/span>Step 3: Review the Available Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before clicking the update button, review the plugin information when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New version number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatibility information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changelog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developer notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent release information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For critical plugins, avoid updating without understanding what the new version changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Update_the_Plugin\"><\/span>Step 4: Update the Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Update now<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress will download and install the new plugin version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wait for the update to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid repeatedly refreshing the page while the update is running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Confirm_the_Update\"><\/span>Step 5: Confirm the Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the update completes, WordPress should display a success message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify that the plugin now shows the expected version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then test the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_Multiple_WordPress_Plugins\"><\/span>How to Update Multiple WordPress Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress can allow you to update several plugins from the Dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the plugins that have available updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the bulk action option to update the selected plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, updating many important plugins simultaneously can make troubleshooting more difficult if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a critical website, consider updating important plugins individually and testing the website after each significant update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_Plugins_From_the_WordPress_Updates_Page\"><\/span>How to Update Plugins From the WordPress Updates Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dashboard \u2192 Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for the <strong>Plugins<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the plugins you want to update and start the update process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page can be useful when you want to review WordPress, plugin, and theme updates from one location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_WordPress_Themes\"><\/span>How to Update WordPress Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Theme updates can be performed from the WordPress Dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Open_Themes\"><\/span>Step 1: Open Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Appearance \u2192 Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will see the themes installed on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Find_the_Theme_With_an_Update\"><\/span>Step 2: Find the Theme With an Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an update is available, WordPress will display an update notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the relevant update option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Start_the_Theme_Update\"><\/span>Step 3: Start the Theme Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Update now<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wait until WordPress finishes installing the new version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Check_Your_Website\"><\/span>Step 4: Check Your Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After updating, open the website and inspect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Header<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Footer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blog pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile layout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important landing pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your site&#8217;s appearance and functionality are working as expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_Themes_From_the_WordPress_Updates_Page\"><\/span>How to Update Themes From the WordPress Updates Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dashboard \u2192 Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the <strong>Themes<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the theme that needs updating and start the update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is particularly useful when you want to review multiple available updates from one dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Check_for_Custom_Theme_Changes\"><\/span>Important: Check for Custom Theme Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before updating a theme, determine whether you or a developer have modified its files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you may have directly changed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>functions.php\nstyle.css\nheader.php\nfooter.php\nsingle.php<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A theme update can replace files from the existing theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, direct modifications to the parent theme may be lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Child_Theme_for_Customizations\"><\/span>Use a Child Theme for Customizations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to customize a parent theme, a child theme can help keep your customizations separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simplified structure might look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Parent Theme\n      \u2193\nChild Theme\n      \u2193\nCustom CSS\nCustom Templates\nCustom Functions<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the parent theme is updated, properly implemented child-theme customizations can remain separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, not every customization should automatically be moved into a child theme. Some custom functionality is better handled through a dedicated plugin or another appropriate method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Block_Themes\"><\/span>What About Block Themes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern WordPress installations may use block themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With block themes, many design changes can be made through the Site Editor rather than traditional theme files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Appearance \u2192 Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the theme, you may manage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Template parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Styles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site-wide design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before updating a block theme, check how your customizations are stored and whether the theme&#8217;s update may affect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_Premium_Plugins_and_Themes\"><\/span>How to Update Premium Plugins and Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every plugin or theme is updated directly through the WordPress.org update system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premium products may use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vendor update systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>License keys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ZIP package uploads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated update plugins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the product does not provide an automatic update, follow the developer&#8217;s official update instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid downloading premium themes or plugins from unofficial websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Manually_Update_a_WordPress_Plugin\"><\/span>How to Manually Update a WordPress Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If automatic updating is unavailable, you may be able to update a plugin manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general process is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the latest plugin package from the official developer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deactivate the existing plugin if the developer instructs you to do so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New Plugin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Upload Plugin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload the ZIP package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the installation instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate the plugin if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some plugins provide their own upgrade mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always follow the plugin developer&#8217;s instructions when they differ from the standard WordPress process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Manually_Update_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>How to Manually Update a WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A theme can sometimes be installed from a ZIP file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Appearance \u2192 Themes \u2192 Add New Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upload Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the theme ZIP file and follow the installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before replacing an existing theme, verify that your customizations and configuration are safely preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a production website, create a backup before replacing theme files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_Plugins_Using_WP-CLI\"><\/span>How to Update Plugins Using WP-CLI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced WordPress administrators can use WP-CLI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check plugin updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp plugin update --dry-run<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To update one plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp plugin update plugin-slug<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To update all plugins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp plugin update --all<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also check installed plugins with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp plugin list<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before running bulk updates on a production website, create a backup and understand the possible effects of the updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_Themes_Using_WP-CLI\"><\/span>How to Update Themes Using WP-CLI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To list installed themes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp theme list<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To update one theme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp theme update theme-slug<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To update all themes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp theme update --all<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always make sure the theme you are updating is compatible with your WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Do_After_Updating_a_Plugin\"><\/span>What Should You Do After Updating a Plugin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not stop at the update confirmation screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test the functionality associated with the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, after updating a contact-form plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Open Contact Page\n      \u2193\nFill Out Form\n      \u2193\nSubmit Form\n      \u2193\nCheck Success Message\n      \u2193\nVerify Email Delivery<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an SEO plugin, check important SEO settings and page output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a caching plugin, check website loading and cache behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an e-commerce plugin, test products, cart, checkout, and order functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Do_After_Updating_a_Theme\"><\/span>What Should You Do After Updating a Theme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After updating a theme, inspect the website visually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Header<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Footer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blog layout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sidebar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile responsiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your website uses a page builder, also open several pages created with that builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Your_Cache_After_Updates\"><\/span>Clear Your Cache After Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caching can make an updated website appear unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your setup, clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress caching plugin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server cache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object cache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDN cache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser cache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then reload the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your hosting provider uses server-side caching, you may need to clear it through the hosting control panel or ask your hosting provider for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Know_if_a_Plugin_Update_Was_Successful\"><\/span>How to Know if a Plugin Update Was Successful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The plugin shows the expected version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress does not show an update notification for that plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The plugin is active if it should be active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The website loads normally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin-specific features work correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No unexpected PHP or JavaScript errors appear.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Problems_After_Plugin_Updates\"><\/span>Common Problems After Plugin Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_Shows_a_Fatal_Error\"><\/span>Website Shows a Fatal Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A plugin update can sometimes expose compatibility problems with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other plugins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the error identifies a particular plugin, temporarily disabling that plugin may help restore access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cannot access the Dashboard, you may need to use your hosting file manager, SFTP, SSH, or WP-CLI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plugin_Update_Failed\"><\/span>Plugin Update Failed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If WordPress reports that a plugin update failed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your internet and server connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check available server storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify file permissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check whether the plugin requires a license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the update again after confirming the cause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the developer&#8217;s manual installation method if appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not repeatedly attempt updates without checking the underlying problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plugin_Update_Breaks_a_Website\"><\/span>Plugin Update Breaks a Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the website stops working immediately after an update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify which component was updated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the plugin&#8217;s changelog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for a newer compatible version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporarily disable the plugin if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check PHP and WordPress compatibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restore a backup if required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the website is business-critical, avoid making several unrelated changes at once because that can make troubleshooting more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theme_Update_Breaks_the_Website_Design\"><\/span>Theme Update Breaks the Website Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your website layout changes after a theme update, check whether:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom theme files were modified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A child theme is being used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom CSS is still active<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page-builder settings are intact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The theme changed templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The theme developer changed design behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If important customizations were made directly to the parent theme, restoring the previous version may be necessary while you plan a safer customization strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_a_Plugin_Is_No_Longer_Compatible\"><\/span>What to Do If a Plugin Is No Longer Compatible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a plugin is abandoned or incompatible with your current WordPress environment, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Checking whether the developer has released a newer version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking the plugin&#8217;s support information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding an actively maintained alternative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing the plugin if its functionality is no longer needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consulting a WordPress developer for custom functionality when appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid keeping an outdated plugin simply because your website currently works with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Update_All_Plugins_at_Once\"><\/span>Should You Update All Plugins at Once?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no requirement to update every plugin simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a small website with reliable backups, bulk updates may be practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a complex website, a more controlled approach can be useful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Backup\n   \u2193\nUpdate Important Plugin\n   \u2193\nTest\n   \u2193\nUpdate Next Plugin\n   \u2193\nTest\n   \u2193\nUpdate Theme\n   \u2193\nTest Entire Website<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This makes it easier to identify which update caused a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Update_the_Theme_Before_Plugins\"><\/span>Should You Update the Theme Before Plugins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no universal order that is correct for every WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right approach depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Theme dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developer recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For important updates, check the release notes and compatibility information rather than following a fixed order blindly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automatic_Plugin_and_Theme_Updates\"><\/span>Automatic Plugin and Theme Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress can automatically update certain plugins and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On supported installations, you may see an automatic-update option for individual plugins or themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automatic updates can reduce the amount of manual maintenance required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, you should still:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor your website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for compatibility issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review important changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test critical functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automatic updates are not a replacement for website monitoring and recovery planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Updating_WordPress_Themes_and_Plugins\"><\/span>Best Practices for Updating WordPress Themes and Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_Everything_Maintained\"><\/span>1. Keep Everything Maintained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not allow themes and plugins to remain outdated indefinitely without a specific reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Back_Up_Before_Important_Updates\"><\/span>2. Back Up Before Important Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A current backup provides a recovery option if an update causes unexpected problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Check_Changelogs\"><\/span>3. Check Changelogs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review significant changes before installing major plugin or theme versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_Staging_for_Critical_Websites\"><\/span>4. Use Staging for Critical Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test updates away from your production website whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Keep_WordPress_Core_Updated\"><\/span>5. Keep WordPress Core Updated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Themes and plugins should be maintained alongside WordPress core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Keep_PHP_Supported\"><\/span>6. Keep PHP Supported<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a PHP version compatible with your WordPress installation and its components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Remove_Unused_Plugins_and_Themes\"><\/span>7. Remove Unused Plugins and Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a plugin or theme is no longer needed, removing it reduces maintenance overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Avoid_Unofficial_Downloads\"><\/span>8. Avoid Unofficial Downloads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download themes and plugins from WordPress.org or the original developer\/vendor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Monitor_Your_Website_After_Updates\"><\/span>9. Monitor Your Website After Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check important pages and functionality after updating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Keep_a_Recovery_Plan\"><\/span>10. Keep a Recovery Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know how to restore your website if an update causes a serious problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Theme_and_Plugin_Update_Checklist\"><\/span>WordPress Theme and Plugin Update Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this checklist before updating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check available updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify important plugins and themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review release notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a complete backup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the backup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check PHP compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a staging website for major changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update the plugin or theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the update completed successfully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear relevant caches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test important pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test login<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test e-commerce functions if applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the mobile layout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the website after the update<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_update_WordPress_plugins\"><\/span>How often should I update WordPress plugins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check for available updates regularly and install appropriate updates promptly, especially security-related releases. The exact schedule depends on your website and the importance of the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_update_WordPress_plugins\"><\/span>Is it safe to update WordPress plugins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updating maintained plugins is a normal part of WordPress maintenance. However, compatibility problems can occasionally occur, so backups and testing are recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_update_plugins_before_updating_WordPress\"><\/span>Should I update plugins before updating WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no universal order that applies to every website. Check compatibility information and follow the recommendations of the WordPress, theme, and plugin developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_plugin_update_break_my_website\"><\/span>Can a plugin update break my website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Compatibility problems, bugs, server configuration issues, or conflicts with another plugin or theme can sometimes cause problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_update_a_WordPress_theme_without_losing_my_website_content\"><\/span>Can I update a WordPress theme without losing my website content?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A normal theme update does not intentionally delete WordPress posts, pages, or media. However, direct customizations made to theme files may be overwritten. Always maintain a backup and understand how your customizations are implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_update_a_parent_theme\"><\/span>What happens if I update a parent theme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An update can replace files in the parent theme. Customizations made directly to those files may be lost. A child theme or another appropriate customization method can help keep changes separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_deactivate_a_plugin_before_updating_it\"><\/span>Should I deactivate a plugin before updating it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, WordPress can update plugins without manually deactivating them. Some developers may provide specific instructions for particular plugins. Follow the plugin&#8217;s documentation when special steps are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_update_WordPress_themes_and_plugins_from_cPanel\"><\/span>Can I update WordPress themes and plugins from cPanel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your hosting setup, cPanel can provide tools for managing WordPress installations, but the standard WordPress Dashboard is usually the simplest method. You can also use file-management tools for manual updates when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_an_update_fails\"><\/span>What should I do if an update fails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the error message, verify server resources and permissions, and determine which component caused the problem. If necessary, use a backup or manually install a compatible version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_automatic_updates_safe\"><\/span>Are automatic updates safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automatic updates can simplify maintenance, but they do not eliminate the possibility of compatibility issues. Maintain backups and monitor your website after updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updating WordPress themes and plugins is an essential part of maintaining a healthy website. New versions can provide security fixes, bug fixes, compatibility improvements, and new functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The safest approach is not simply to update everything as quickly as possible. Instead, follow a controlled process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Backup \u2192 Check Compatibility \u2192 Update \u2192 Test \u2192 Monitor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a simple website, you can generally manage updates directly from the WordPress Dashboard. For larger or business-critical websites, consider using a staging environment and updating important components individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also remember to protect custom theme modifications, keep WordPress and PHP compatible, remove unused software, and maintain reliable backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a consistent update routine, you can keep your WordPress website current while reducing the risk of unexpected compatibility problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins WordPress themes and plugins add design, functionality, and features to your&hellip;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[134],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-wordpress-web-hosting","cs-entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Wordpress\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Wordpress\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/ehostpiya\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-09-28T12:04:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-09-28T12:04:33+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Vandeeta\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Vandeeta\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"14 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Vandeeta\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/7e99667266ef1b118ad734c1c035d796\"},\"headline\":\"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins?\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-28T12:04:29+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-28T12:04:33+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":3004,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Wordpress\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\\\/\",\"name\":\"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-28T12:04:29+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-28T12:04:33+00:00\",\"description\":\"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Wordpress\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/512.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/512.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/facebook.com\\\/ehostpiya\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/7e99667266ef1b118ad734c1c035d796\",\"name\":\"Vandeeta\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ee031298008d633e52bec71ce70d11a0b605dc666af42cdd52a950f061ad9f08?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ee031298008d633e52bec71ce70d11a0b605dc666af42cdd52a950f061ad9f08?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ee031298008d633e52bec71ce70d11a0b605dc666af42cdd52a950f061ad9f08?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Vandeeta\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/ehostpiya.in\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/ehostpiya_blog\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks","description":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Wordpress","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks","og_description":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Wordpress","og_url":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/","og_site_name":"Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks","article_publisher":"https:\/\/facebook.com\/ehostpiya","article_published_time":"2026-09-28T12:04:29+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-09-28T12:04:33+00:00","author":"Vandeeta","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Vandeeta","Est. reading time":"14 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/"},"author":{"name":"Vandeeta","@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7e99667266ef1b118ad734c1c035d796"},"headline":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins?","datePublished":"2026-09-28T12:04:29+00:00","dateModified":"2026-09-28T12:04:33+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/"},"wordCount":3004,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Wordpress"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/","url":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/","name":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/#website"},"datePublished":"2026-09-28T12:04:29+00:00","dateModified":"2026-09-28T12:04:33+00:00","description":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins? - Wordpress","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-update-wordpress-themes-and-plugins\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/","name":"Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/#organization","name":"Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks","url":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/512.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/512.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"Web Hosting Blogs by Ehostpiya | Tips and Tricks"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/facebook.com\/ehostpiya"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7e99667266ef1b118ad734c1c035d796","name":"Vandeeta","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee031298008d633e52bec71ce70d11a0b605dc666af42cdd52a950f061ad9f08?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee031298008d633e52bec71ce70d11a0b605dc666af42cdd52a950f061ad9f08?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee031298008d633e52bec71ce70d11a0b605dc666af42cdd52a950f061ad9f08?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Vandeeta"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog"],"url":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/author\/ehostpiya_blog\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2562"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2562\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2563,"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2562\/revisions\/2563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}