{"id":29650,"date":"2021-03-18T21:51:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T16:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/?p=29650"},"modified":"2021-12-31T10:13:54","modified_gmt":"2021-12-31T04:28:54","slug":"delete-wordpress-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete a WordPress Theme?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you happy with your current <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/wordpress-themes\/\">WordPress theme<\/a>?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your answer is yes, that&#8217;s great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you feel like <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/change-wordpress-theme\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">changing your WordPress theme<\/a>, what do you plan to do with your previous theme?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of you might want to keep it in your database. However, we recommend deleting it if you are sure you won&#8217;t re-use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting unused WordPress themes is good practice. It makes your site faster and more secure. In this guide, we will talk about how to delete a WordPress theme safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Why_Do_You_Need_to_Delete_a_WordPress_Theme\" >Why Do You Need to Delete a WordPress Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Benefits_of_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\" >Benefits of Deleting a WordPress Theme<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#_1_Security\" >&nbsp;1. Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#2_Updates\" >2. Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#3_Performance\" >3. Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#4_Space\" >4. Space<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Deactivating_Vs_Uninstalling_Vs_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\" >Deactivating Vs. Uninstalling Vs. Deleting a WordPress Theme<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Deactivating_a_WordPress_Theme\" >Deactivating a WordPress Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Uninstalling_and_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\" >Uninstalling and Deleting a WordPress Theme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#When_You_Should_Not_Delete_a_WordPress_Theme\" >When You Should Not Delete a WordPress Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Things_You_Should_Do_Before_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\" >Things You Should Do Before Deleting a WordPress Theme<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#1_Staging_Site\" >1. Staging Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#2_Backing_Up_Your_Site\" >2. Backing Up Your Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#1_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme_using_the_Admin_Dashboard\" >1. Deleting a WordPress Theme using the Admin Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#2_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme_with_FTP\" >2. Deleting a WordPress Theme with FTP&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#3_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme_using_File_Manager\" >3. Deleting a WordPress Theme using File Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#4_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme_Through_WP-CLI\" >4. Deleting a WordPress Theme Through WP-CLI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Testing_Your_Site_After_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\" >Testing Your Site After Deleting a WordPress Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#What_to_Do_if_You_Accidentally_Delete_a_WordPress_Theme\" >What to Do if You Accidentally Delete a WordPress Theme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Q_Should_you_delete_unused_WordPress_themes\" >Q. Should you delete unused WordPress themes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Q_How_can_you_change_your_WordPress_theme_without_losing_content\" >Q. How can you change your WordPress theme without losing content?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/delete-wordpress-theme\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_You_Need_to_Delete_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>Why Do You Need to Delete a WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before deleting your WordPress theme, you must consider different criteria. Below are certain cases where deleting your WordPress theme is a better choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You installed a new theme and want to get rid of your old one.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You installed a theme to test, and you don&#8217;t use it anymore.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You don&#8217;t use your default theme and want to remove it from your WordPress.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>Benefits of Deleting a WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Storing your old theme in your database might be tempting, but we recommend against it. It is always best that you remove any unused code in your WordPress, including theme or plugins. Some of the benefits of deleting old WordPress theme are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Security\"><\/span>&nbsp;1. Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More themes on your database mean more opportunities for hackers to infect your site. After all, WordPress themes are written in PHP. Unused themes may serve as a base for rogue developers. They might hide malware and ill codes on your site through such themes. Check out these guide <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-security\/\">15 tricks to secure your WordPress website<\/a> to find out more ways to secure your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Updates\"><\/span>2. Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Notifications can be annoying.&nbsp; Even when you don&#8217;t use the theme, you will keep receiving update notifications for it. Deleting the theme removes the update notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Performance\"><\/span>3. Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping multiple unused themes in your WordPress affects your dashboard. When WordPress runs the update process, it checks for all the themes installed on your WordPress, increasing the update time. Thus, your backend&#8217;s performance decreases considerably.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting those themes saves the updating time and increases the performance as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Space\"><\/span>4. Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every theme file you have on your WordPress is taking up space on your valuable hosting plan. They increase your backup size and decrease your site&#8217;s performance. You may also end up paying for an expensive plan to keep your files which you don&#8217;t even use. Thus, deleting those themes will save you valuable space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deactivating_Vs_Uninstalling_Vs_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>Deactivating Vs. Uninstalling Vs. Deleting a WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deactivating, uninstalling, and deleting a WordPress theme sounds similar. In theory, they are closely related. But, in reality, these three terms are a lot different than you think.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we aim to describe what these three terms actually mean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deactivating_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>Deactivating a WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you deactivate a WordPress theme, it means its files and all the settings are still stored in the database.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress keeps only one theme active on your site at a time. It automatically deactivates the rest of the themes, even if you just installed it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deactivating does not remove your files, settings, or configuration on that theme. Moreover, they remain intact in the database, including the widgets and menus.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstalling_and_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>Uninstalling and Deleting a WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both uninstalling and deleting removes the theme files from your server. There aren&#8217;t any data of that theme left in your WordPress. However, uninstalling the theme might not take out all the related content. Thus, deleting a WordPress theme is a sure-shot method to free your WordPress from a particular theme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_You_Should_Not_Delete_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>When You Should Not Delete a WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, even though there are multiple themes on your WordPress, you should not delete them. Here are some instances when you should not delete a WordPress theme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When your current theme is the parent theme,&nbsp;<\/li><li>When you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-multisite-network\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">multisite network<\/a> and your theme is active on another website of the network,<\/li><li>When you need to test another theme but don\u2019t plan on using it after trying it.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_You_Should_Do_Before_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>Things You Should Do Before Deleting a WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are sure you won&#8217;t need the theme later, you can proceed with the deleting steps. Before that, here are some important steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Staging_Site\"><\/span>1. Staging Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A staging site is the replica of your live site that stays on the same server. If you have a staging site of the theme you want to delete, we recommend deleting it on the staging site first. It gives 100% assurance that there won\u2019t be any problem later. Here is <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/setup-wordpress-staging-site\/\">how you can set up a WordPress staging site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Backing_Up_Your_Site\"><\/span>2. Backing Up Your Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a backup of your site is always a smart move, even when updating any theme element. Most of the hosting providers offer a one-click backup option. But if your theme does not have that option, here is our guide on <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blossomthemes.com\/back-up-wordpress\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>how to backup your WordPress website<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DO NOT skip the backing up step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme_using_the_Admin_Dashboard\"><\/span>1. Deleting a WordPress Theme using the Admin Dashboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the easiest and quickest method of deleting your WordPress theme. Here are the steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open your admin dashboard.<\/li><li>Go to <strong>Appearance <\/strong>and click on<strong> Themes.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Go-to-themes-option-in-the-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Go to themes option in the dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-29651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Go-to-themes-option-in-the-dashboard.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Go-to-themes-option-in-the-dashboard-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Go-to-themes-option-in-the-dashboard-111x60.png 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the name of the theme that you want to delete. If you want to delete the active theme, first activate the default WordPress theme.<\/li><li>Then click on the <strong>Delete <\/strong>button at the bottom right corner of your screen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme.png\" alt=\"delete the theme\" class=\"wp-image-29652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-131x60.png 131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>WordPress asks for your confirmation to delete the theme. Click on the <strong>OK <\/strong>button to confirm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You have successfully deleted the WordPress theme using your admin dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme_with_FTP\"><\/span>2. Deleting a WordPress Theme with FTP&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is tricky as compared to the first method. However, it comes in handy in case you don\u2019t have access to the admin dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Connect to your WordPress using your FTP manager.<\/li><li>Go to \/wp-content\/themes folder.<\/li><li>Right-click on the theme folder you want to delete.<\/li><li>Select <strong>Delete.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-FTP.png\" alt=\"delete the theme using FTP\" class=\"wp-image-29653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-FTP.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-FTP-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-FTP-113x60.png 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your FTP manager will now delete the selected theme folder. However, you don\u2019t get to know which theme is active using this method. It might be risky if you are not sure about it beforehand. Backing up your WordPress seems a smart move here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme_using_File_Manager\"><\/span>3. Deleting a WordPress Theme using File Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not comfortable using FTP manager to delete your WordPress theme, you can use the File Manager app in your hosting panel. Depending on your hosting provider, the cPanel may look different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps of deleting a theme using File Manager in Bluehost:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log in to your hosting account dashboard.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the \u2018Advanced\u2019 tab on the left side panel.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the \u2018File Manager\u2019 icon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Go-the-file-manager-option-on-hosting-account-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Go the file manager option on hosting account dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-29655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Go-the-file-manager-option-on-hosting-account-dashboard.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Go-the-file-manager-option-on-hosting-account-dashboard-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Go-the-file-manager-option-on-hosting-account-dashboard-111x60.png 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Now navigate to \/public_html\/wp-content\/themes\/ folder.<\/li><li>Select the theme you want to delete.<\/li><li>Right click on it and select the \u2018Delete\u2019 option from the list.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-file-manager.png\" alt=\"delete the theme using file manager\" class=\"wp-image-29654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-file-manager.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-file-manager-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-file-manager-119x60.png 119w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-file-manager-476x238.png 476w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete-the-theme-using-file-manager-358x179.png 358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You have successfully deleted the WordPress theme using File Manager.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme_Through_WP-CLI\"><\/span>4. Deleting a WordPress Theme Through WP-CLI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp-cli.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">WP-CLI<\/a>, we don\u2019t recommend this method. You might delete the wrong files, which might bring your website down. However, if you\u2019re good with using command lines, this should be one of the easiest and quickest ways to delete your WordPress theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you delete a theme using this method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Access your site through the command line using WP-CLI.<\/li><li>Type <strong>$ wp theme list <\/strong>to see the list of all your installed themes.<\/li><li>Type <strong>$ wp theme delete folder name <\/strong>to delete the theme. The final parameter, <strong>folder name, <\/strong>is the name of the theme\u2019s folder that you want to delete.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then receive a message declaring you have successfully deleted a theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing_Your_Site_After_Deleting_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>Testing Your Site After Deleting a WordPress Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you delete a WordPress theme, it is important to check if everything is working fine on your site.&nbsp; Sometimes, you might accidentally delete the parent theme. In that case, you will find some of or all of the CSS missing. When you accidentally delete the active theme, WordPress will automatically replace it with some other installed theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_if_You_Accidentally_Delete_a_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span>What to Do if You Accidentally Delete a WordPress Theme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accidentally delete a WordPress theme, you can restore it using several ways. Many WordPress backup plugins allow you to restore your website to its previous stage. If you don\u2019t have a backup, you can always download and reinstall the same theme. In the case of re-installation, you will lose all your previous customizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1613369420228\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Should_you_delete_unused_WordPress_themes\"><\/span>Q. Should you delete unused WordPress themes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you should do so. As mentioned above, piling up themes takes up your valuable space on the hosting plan. It degrades the performance of your site. Moreover, it poses a risk to your website\u2019s security. We have mentioned four easy methods to delete a WordPress theme. Follow any one you find suitable.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1613369436245\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_you_change_your_WordPress_theme_without_losing_content\"><\/span>Q. How can you change your WordPress theme without losing content?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Changing themes does not affect most of your website\u2019s elements. Except for your style, all your posts and pages remain the same. Basically, nothing goes wrong when you switch themes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, check out how to change WordPress themes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting a WordPress theme is very easy and takes just a few minutes. Also, it is beneficial, as mentioned above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it is crucial to keep a backup of your site before deleting your theme. You never know what might go wrong. A backup always keeps you on the safe side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you found this guide helpful. If you did, leave us a thumbs up in the comment section below. You can also reach us for any query regarding WordPress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you happy with your current WordPress theme?&nbsp; If your answer is yes, that&#8217;s great! 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