Manually updating with the Easy Themes and Plugin Upgrades plugin is, well easy.
To use it, first install and activate the plugin. Once activated, you can update any theme/plugin by simply uploading a zip file.
How do I upgrade a plugin?
- Download the latest zip file for your plugin.
- Login into your WordPress site.
- Go to Plugins > Add New.
- Click the “Upload Plugin” button at the top of the page.
- Select the zip file with the new plugin version to install.
- Click the “Install Now” button.
How do I upgrade a theme?
- Download the latest zip file for your theme.
- Login into your WordPress site.
- Go to Appearance > Themes.
- Click the “Upload Theme” at the top of the page.
- Select the zip file with the new theme version to install.
- Click the “Install Now” button.