How to manage themes and plugins via WordPress Overview

Step 1: Access the WordPress Overview #

1. Log in to your hPanel Dashboard at ozspeed.com.au.
2. Navigate to the Website section and click on “WordPress Overview”.

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Step 2: Open the Themes and Plugins Management Section #

1. In the WordPress Overview, look for the “Themes and Plugins” tab.
2. Click on this tab to view a list of all installed themes and plugins on your WordPress site.

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Managing Themes #

Update Themes #

1. Scroll down to the Themes section.
2. If any updates are available, you’ll see an “Update” button next to the theme name.
3. Click “Update” to install the latest version.

Activate or Deactivate Themes #

1. Find the theme you want to activate or deactivate.
2. Click “Activate” to make it the current theme for your WordPress site.
3. Click “Deactivate” if you want to switch back to a previous theme.

Delete Themes #

1. Click on the three-dot menu (•••) next to the theme name.
2. Select “Delete” and confirm your action to remove the theme.

Tip: #

• Only keep themes you actively use to reduce potential conflicts and improve site performance.

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Managing Plugins #

Update Plugins #

1. In the Plugins section, you’ll see a list of all installed plugins.
2. If updates are available, click “Update All” to update all plugins at once, or click “Update” next to individual plugins.

Activate or Deactivate Plugins #

1. Locate the plugin you want to manage.
2. Click “Activate” to enable the plugin or “Deactivate” to disable it.

Delete Plugins #

1. Click on the three-dot menu (•••) next to the plugin name.
2. Select “Delete” and confirm your action to remove the plugin from your site.

Tip: #

• Deactivate and delete unused plugins to enhance your site’s security and performance.

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Step 3: Enable Auto-Updates for Themes and Plugins #

1. In the Themes and Plugins section, look for the Auto-Update option.
2. Toggle the switch to enable auto-updates for selected themes and plugins.

Tip: #

• Enabling auto-updates helps keep your site secure by automatically installing the latest versions.

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Step 4: Check Compatibility and Conflicts #

1. Use the Compatibility Checker tool available in the WordPress Overview.
2. Click “Scan for Conflicts” to identify any potential issues between installed plugins and themes.

Tip: #

• Resolve any detected conflicts by updating or replacing incompatible plugins or themes.

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Step 5: Monitor Performance #

1. Go back to the main WordPress Overview dashboard.
2. Review the Site Health and Performance sections for recommendations on optimizing your themes and plugins.

Tip: #

• Disable heavy plugins that are not essential to improve your site’s loading speed.

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Additional Tips: #

• Backup Before Changes: Create a backup of your site using the Backups tool in hPanel before making significant changes to themes or plugins.
• Use Trusted Plugins: Only install plugins from reputable sources to avoid security vulnerabilities.
• Test Changes: Test new themes or plugins on a staging site before applying them to your live site.