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