Installing a New Theme

Before looking for a new theme, it is important to understand what a new theme can do for your website.

The Theme of your WordPress page includes the style and layout of your website. You can create a theme from scratch, however there are hundreds available free in your WordPress Dashboard.

If you find a theme that you want to install through the WordPress admin panel, it can be easily installed automatically.

Beyond the themes in the Dashboard, there are thousands more themes available online so you can find the perfect look for your website.

If you find a theme online that you want to use that is not already available in the WordPress dashboard, you can upload and install the theme using the dashboard.

You can change between any themes you have installed at any time through your WordPress Dashboard.

When looking for free WordPress themes on the web, you want to be sure they are free from malicious code and links. This article describes how to use the Theme Authenticity Checker to scan your themes for security.