How to Delete a WordPress Theme

Learn how to delete an unused WordPress theme to enhance your site's security and performance.

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You should remove unused themes. It is considered good practice to protect your WordPress website from vulnerabilities by not keeping old, unused themes.

  • Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

  • From the Dashboard menu, go to Appearance and click on Themes.

  • Hover your mouse over the theme you want to remove and click on Theme Details.

  • Click on Delete and confirm with OK. You can find the Delete option at the bottom right area of the window.

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