How to Update the Theme

Before processing any update, make sure to take a full site and database backup. That will ensure you’re able to revert to a working point in your site if anything unexpected happens.

It’s also very important that you ensure your server limits are at least at the required minimums for the update/theme install to complete seamlessly.

Backup Your WordPress Website

• Install a Backup Plugin

  • Navigate to Plugins → Add New.

  • Search for UpdraftPlus, Duplicator, or BackupBuddy.

  • Click Install Now → Activate.

• Create a Backup

  • Go to Settings → UpdraftPlus Backups.

  • Click Backup Now and select Files + Database.

  • Once completed, download the backup for extra safety.

Before proceeding with the update:

• Kindly deactivate the required theme plugins (e.g., Vogify Plus, Vogify Pro, Vogify Shop, Wedesigntech Elementor Addon, ).

• Log in to your ThemeForest account.

• Navigate to the Downloads section and locate your purchased theme.

• Click Download and select “Installable WordPress file only” (this will download a .zip file).

Update via WordPress Dashboard

• Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.

• Navigate to Appearance → Themes.

• Temporarily activate a default WordPress theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-Five).

• Upload the new theme folder from the extracted .zip file.

• When prompted, click “Replace current with uploaded” to install the latest version.

• Once uploaded, activate the theme and begin installing the required plugins.

Update via FTP (Manual Method)

• Download the latest version of the theme from ThemeForest.

• Connect to your website using FTP (FileZilla or cPanel File Manager).

• Navigate to /wp-content/themes/.

• Delete or rename the existing theme folder.

• Upload the new theme folder from the extracted folder

• Log in to WordPress dashboard > Appearance > Themes

• Activate the Concho theme and begin installing the theme's required plugins

Important Notes Before Updating

• Backup Your Website (Use plugins like UpdraftPlus or manually export the database and files).

• Check Changelog & Compatibility (Review release notes for major changes).

• Clear Cache (After updating, clear cache if using caching plugins).

Important Steps After Updating Your WordPress Theme

After updating your WordPress theme, follow these steps to ensure a smooth transition without issues:

1. Remove Older Copies of the Theme

• Do not keep older theme versions in the WP theme folder.

• Completely delete the old theme folder before uploading the updated version.

• Avoid renaming the theme folder before updating, as WordPress stores settings like menus and widgets by folder path.

2. Reset Cache (Browser, Server & Plugin Cache)

• Browser Cache: Clear your browser cache (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.).

• Plugin Cache: If you use caching plugins like WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, or WP Super Cache, clear their caches.

• Server Cache: Some hosting providers have server-side caching (e.g., Cloudflare, Google PageSpeed, SiteGround Optimizer). If updates do not reflect, ask your host to clear the server cache.

3. Update Child Theme (If Applicable)

• If you use a child theme, switch back to the parent theme to check if issues exist there.

• If the parent theme works fine, update any outdated template files in your child theme.

4. Update Required & Recommended Plugins

• WordPress will notify you if required plugins need updating.

• Install and update all recommended plugins to maintain theme functionality.

• Always ensure you are using the latest versions.