Installing via WordPress Admin

Overview

The easiest method for most users is to install directly from your WordPress dashboard.

📝 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Download the Theme

1. Go to your Envato account

2. Navigate to Downloads

3. Find PestAnnihilate

4. Click Download → Installable WordPress File

5. Save pestannihilate.zip to your computer

Step 2: Access WordPress Admin

1. Log into your WordPress site

2. Go to yoursite.com/wp-admin

3. Enter your username and password

Step 3: Upload the Theme

Dashboard → Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme

1. Click Add New at the top of the page

2. Click Upload Theme button

3. Click Choose File and select pestannihilate.zip

4. Click Install Now

Step 4: Activate the Theme

1. Wait for installation to complete (progress bar)

2. Click Activate link when it appears

3. You’ll see “Theme activated” success message

Step 5: Verify Installation

1. Go to Appearance → Themes

2. Confirm PestAnnihilate is active (highlighted)

3. Visit your site to see the default layout

⚠️ Common Issues & Solutions

Issue	Solution
“The package could not be installed”	File too large – increase upload limit
“Destination folder already exists”	Delete old theme folder via FTP
“Broken theme after activation”	Check PHP version (needs 7.4+)
White screen after activation	Enable WP_DEBUG to see errors