Updating your theme ensures you have the latest features, security patches, and compatibility with the newest version of WordPress.

⚠️ Important: Backup First! #

Before performing any update, we strongly recommend creating a full backup of your website (database and files). You can use plugins like UpdraftPlus or All-in-One WP Migration for this.

Use a Child Theme: Ensure you are using the Digishift Child Theme for any custom code. The child theme itself does not need to be updated and will protect your modifications.

Method 1: Automatic Updates (Recommended) #

The easiest way to keep Digishift up to date is by using the Envato Market plugin. This will notify you of updates directly in your WordPress dashboard.

1. Install the Plugin: Download the Envato Market Plugin and install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload.
2. Generate a Token: Go to the Envato Market tab in your dashboard and click the link to “Generate a personal token.”
3. Permissions: When creating the token, ensure these permissions are checked:
   • View and search Envato sites
   • Download purchased items
   • List purchases you’ve made
4. Save & Sync: Paste your token into the plugin settings and save.
5. Update: When an update is available, you will see an orange notice. Simply click Update Available to update Digishift with one click.

Method 2: Manual Update (via WordPress Dashboard) #

If you prefer not to use an extra plugin, you can update manually by following these steps:

Step 1: Update the Theme #

1. Download: Go to your ThemeForest Downloads page and download the “Installable WordPress file only” for Digishift.
2. Upload: In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Themes > Add New.
3. Replace: Click Upload Theme, select the new digishift.zip file, and click Install Now.
4. Confirm: WordPress will detect that the theme is already installed. Click the button that says “Replace current with uploaded“.

Step 2: Update All Plugins #

After the theme update, you will likely see notifications to update the required Digishift plugins (e.g., Digishift Core, Elementor).

• Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
• Select all Digishift-related plugins, choose “Update” from the Bulk Actions menu, and click “Apply”.

Final Step: Reset Caches #

Clear any caching from your site. This includes:

• Caching Plugins: Clear the cache from your plugin (e.g., W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, LiteSpeed Cache).
• Server-Level Cache: If your host uses a cache (like Varnish), purge it from your hosting control panel or ask your provider to do so.
• Browser Cache: Do a hard refresh (Ctrl + F5 on Windows, Cmd + Shift + R on Mac`) on your browser.

Method 2: How to Update via FTP (Advanced) #

Use this method if you encounter issues updating through the WordPress dashboard.

1. Enable Maintenance Mode: Activate a maintenance mode plugin to show a temporary page to your visitors during the update.
2. Backup via FTP: Connect to your site via an FTP client (like FileZilla). Navigate to /wp-content/themes/ and download the existing digishift folder to your computer as a backup.
3. Delete the Old Theme: Delete the digishift folder from your server.
4. Upload the New Theme: Unzip the digishift.zip file you downloaded from ThemeForest. Upload the resulting new digishift folder to the /wp-content/themes/ directory on your server.
5. Complete the Update: Return to your WordPress dashboard. The theme will now be updated. Proceed to update all required plugins and reset all caches as described in Method 1.

Important Note on Customizations: If you made any changes directly to the parent theme’s files, they will be lost during this update process. This is why using a child theme is strongly recommended.