How To Delete Or Uninstall A WordPress Theme - Step By Step Guide
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How To Delete Or Uninstall A WordPress Theme - Step By Step Guide

In this article, you will learn how to uninstall a theme from your WordPress site. Make sure that you are logged into your WordPress Dashboard before following these steps.

  1. On the main menu to the left, click Appearance.
  2. This will bring you to your Themes page where you can view all of the themes that you have installed. Find the theme that you would like to uninstall.
  3. Hover your mouse over a theme to see the Theme Details option appear. Click Theme Details.
  4. This will bring up a window with information about the theme. In the bottom right corner, click Delete.
  5. Confirm that you are sure you want to delete the theme. Once you do so, the theme will be removed from your WordPress site.
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