How to Update Plugins or Themes

  1. Download and Install Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades plugin on your WordPress website. (This plugin is not needed if you have WordPress 5.5+ installed. WordPress 5.5+ users can go to step 3 directly)
  2. Activate the above-mentioned plugin.
  3. Download the new version of the plugin or theme you want to update from GPL Updates.
  4. Log into your WordPress Admin Panel / Dashboard.
  5. Go to “Plugins > Add New” in case of plugin OR “Appearance > Themes > Add New” in case of theme.
  6. Click the “Upload Plugin” or “Upload Theme” button, as the case may be.
  7. Select the zip file with the new plugin or theme version to install.
  8. Click the “Install Now” button.
  9. After the process is successful, press “Activate” plugin or theme.
  10. Done.