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How do I delete a WordPress theme and start over?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:38 am

If you’re unhappy with the theme you’ve installed on your WordPress site, deleting it and starting over is an option. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of deleting a WordPress theme and starting over.

First, log in to your WordPress site and go to the Themes screen. Select the theme you want to delete and click the “delete” button.

Next, confirm you want to delete the theme by clicking the “yes” button.

Finally, you’ll be prompted to save your changes. Click the “yes” button to save the theme and then click the “exit” button to leave the Themes screen.

Now that the theme has been deleted, you’ll need to create a new theme. To do this, go to the Themes screen and click the “add new” button.

Enter a name for your new theme and then click the “create” button.

Your new theme will be displayed on the Themes screen. Click the “activate” button to make it active on your site.

Now that your new theme is active, you’ll need to configure it. To do this, go to the Themes screen and click the “edit” button.

PRO TIP: If you delete a WordPress theme, you will lose all of your current settings and customizations. If you want to start over with a new theme, you will need to reconfigure your site from scratch.

From the Edit Theme screen, you’ll need to select the parent theme for your new theme.

Next, you’ll need to select the theme’s layout.

Finally, you’ll need to select the theme’s colors and fonts.

Click the “done” button to finish configuring your new theme.

Now that your new theme is ready to use, you’ll need to upload it to your WordPress site. To do this, go to the Themes screen and click the “upload” button.

Click the “select file” button and select the file you want to upload.

Click the “upload” button to upload your new theme to your WordPress site.

Conclusion

Deleting a WordPress theme and starting over is a simple process that can help you get a new theme that you’re happy with.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.