THE MOLITOR FORUMS » Topic: FAQ - How do I update my theme? http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme THE MOLITOR FORUMS » Topic: FAQ - How do I update my theme? en-US Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:58:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.themolitor.com/forums/search.php THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-42431 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:33:20 +0000 THE MOLITOR 42431@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

@vntnlen

Please create a new thread for this topic as this does not apply to the current "how do I update my theme" thread.

Best,

Christopher

vntnlen on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-42407 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 13:31:26 +0000 vntnlen 42407@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Hi

I'm having trouble getting video to work on home page like the demo.
Can you help?

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-42338 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:22:29 +0000 THE MOLITOR 42338@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Hi there,

The site title field/option does not control the site logo option, which is what I believe you're referring to. The logo is an image file that you can replace on the customize page. The site title field is what displays in the browser chrome (or in the browser tab when multiple tabs are opened).

Let me know if that helps.

Best,

Christopher

hunternelson on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-42334 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:27:20 +0000 hunternelson 42334@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

I just purchased this theme for my website. While customizing under the “site identity” tab i was attempting to change the “site title” to my website name. It will not change from “The Daily Press”. ??

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-39517 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:37:49 +0000 THE MOLITOR 39517@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

You bet!

jperion on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-39496 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:14:57 +0000 jperion 39496@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Thanks a lot Christopher !

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-39451 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:12:18 +0000 THE MOLITOR 39451@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Hi there,

Great questions!

1. The theme Customizer settings should carry over in the update just fine, BUT it's not a bad idea to copy/paste your CSS edits into a text file just in case. ;-)

2. All the WordPress content (pages, posts, etc.) will stay there.

My warnings are mainly for users who make edits to the actual template files (i.e. header.php, page.php, etc.). Those changes will be replaced by the updated theme files. You theme/wp settings will be fine. But like I said, if it's easy to copy/paste stuff (specifically your CSS edits), I always recommend doing that.

Hope that helps!

Best,

Christopher

jperion on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-39439 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 03:30:57 +0000 jperion 39439@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Hi,

I am about to upgrade your theme (still have the 2013 version), thing that I have never done before.
I'm very much afraid to loose my modifications, so I want to do that properly.

By "be sure to make note of them and apply the changes to the newer files. Otherwise you will LOSE YOUR EDITS" you mean:

- copy the whole Custom CSS box under "Customize" and paste it in the new upgraded theme ?
- or also the "menu", "General", "Background Images" and "Slider" under "Customize" ?

Will the following be for sure saved automatically to new upgrade:
- "Posts" and "Pages"
- Settings (and all subcategories of settings: general, writing, reading, permalinks, ...)
- Widgets
- Plugins installed
- Users
- Media

Thanks a lot for your feedback.

Cheers,
Julie

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-34232 Wed, 06 May 2015 12:24:53 +0000 THE MOLITOR 34232@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Hi there,

There have been extensive updates/changes to the theme since version 1.1.1. I don't know the extend of your edits, but it's possible the entire structure of your customizations would need to be updated anyways.

Sorry I don't have a good solution for you here.

Best,

Chris

porpie on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-34199 Tue, 05 May 2015 17:07:09 +0000 porpie 34199@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

I'm looking to update my old install of Aid (v1.1.1), but I made extensive customizations and I've got quite a bit of homework to make sure I pull all of these over after the update. So, I'm wondering if there's any reason why I can't set up the update with my customizations in a child theme?

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-34134 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:08:08 +0000 THE MOLITOR 34134@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

@shemer1

I agree. If a better method comes along, I'll be the first to adopt it :-)

Best,

Chris

shemer1 on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-34124 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:49:10 +0000 shemer1 34124@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

This upgrade method is quite cumbersome.

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-33923 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:26:47 +0000 THE MOLITOR 33923@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

@spelaktier

The latest version of The Daily Press is indeed mobile friendly now and I highly recommend updating :-)

Please follow the instructions posted at the top of this page for details on how to update and what to expect. The update is 100% free. If you want help installing this update, please submit a request here: http://themolitor.com/custom

Best,

Chris

spelaktier on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-33919 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 07:37:08 +0000 spelaktier 33919@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Hi,

I bought the theme 1,5 - 2 years ago. I have recently read that google will take mobile friendly sites up the ranking, according to a test i did, my site is NOT mobile friendly. Some questions;

1. Will this be solved by updating the theme? I have version 1.2.3
2. Are there strong reasons for me to update? I am a below average in terms of skills, although i obviously did manage to start up my website.
3. I have not changed any code, but i have put my own widgets etcetera at place. You can view it at http://www.spelaktier.se. How will an update effect my current site? Do i need to redo a lot of work, or will the update be smooth?
4. Do i need to pay for the update?
5. Should i update?

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-33515 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:20:39 +0000 THE MOLITOR 33515@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Thanks for following up :-)

mariofrombelgium on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-33498 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:25:03 +0000 mariofrombelgium 33498@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

How stupid can a man get....you just have to sign in!
Of course everybody knows that!

Stupid me!

Grts
Mario

mariofrombelgium on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-33497 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:59:36 +0000 mariofrombelgium 33497@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Hi,

I'm probably the only one that can't find the download area at themeforest? Sorry for that.
Do I need to buy a new license for this?
Can you point out were I can download the update?

Thx,
Mario

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-32505 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:56:55 +0000 THE MOLITOR 32505@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Hi there,

FTP details are provided/generated by your hosting company.

Best,

Chris

dennykremblas on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-32488 Sat, 10 Jan 2015 20:06:51 +0000 dennykremblas 32488@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Where can you attain your FTP credentials? I've lost the information I need in order to connect.

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-32406 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:52:44 +0000 THE MOLITOR 32406@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

:-)

dhula on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-32402 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:26:18 +0000 dhula 32402@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

Thanks for the update!
DH

THE MOLITOR on "FAQ - How do I update my theme?" http://www.themolitor.com/forums/topic/faq-how-do-i-update-my-theme#post-16842 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:22:11 +0000 THE MOLITOR 16842@http://www.themolitor.com/forums/

BEFORE YOU UPDATE:

  1. If you made any changes to the older theme files, be sure to make note of them and apply the changes to the newer files. Otherwise you will LOSE YOUR EDITS.
  2. If you're updating from a version of the theme that required you to install the OptionTree plugin, you'll need to delete that plugin as it is no longer required.
  3. Make sure your database AND website files are backed up before you make any changes.

TO UPDATE THE THEME:

  1. Download the latest version of the theme from your downloads page on ThemeForest.
  2. Using an FTP tool, navigate to the themes folder in your WordPress installation.
    yourdomain.com > wordpress folder > wp-content > themes > theme name
  3. Replace the old theme folder (contains "style.css" inside) with the new one via FTP.

AFTER UPDATING THE THEME:
All themes now use the WordPress Theme Customizer for the theme options. Be sure to review all the options available on the customize page (appearance > customize) as there may be some new options available with the update.

If you're updating from a version of the theme that required you to install the OptionTree plugin, you'll need to reapply your theme settings on the customize page and delete the OptionTree plugin as it is no longer required.