Blog Tools After Moving to Premium Theme

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  josephavellino · Member · Sep 28, 2014 at 10:35 pm

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  I enjoy the blogging tools I get with the free WordPress.com service/URL. When I install and use one of the Premium themes, do I still get the same set of writing, proofing and editing tools as with the free WordPress.com service?

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  1tess · Moderator Emeritus · Sep 28, 2014 at 11:49 pm

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  Yes, you see that because you are still hosted here on WordPress.com for free. The Premium theme upgrade simply allows you to use a theme available to any other wp.com user who purchases that theme.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/premium-themes/

  If you want to host a site for yourself, and to use WordPress.ORG software, then please read about the different flavors of WordPress you can use:

  WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

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  1tess · Moderator Emeritus · Sep 28, 2014 at 11:52 pm

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  Please realize that the premium theme upgrade allows you to use a theme here on WordPress.com only. All of the premium themes have been adapted to work with this wp.COM platform. The theme you purchased won’t work with wp.ORG because it was adapted to work only on this platform.

  Here is a link to the refund policy:
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/my-upgrades/refunds/

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  1tess · Moderator Emeritus · Sep 28, 2014 at 11:56 pm

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  So, sorry. I sort of mis-read your question:
  If you are happy with WordPress.com and all of the tools and benefits you enjoy by using this platform, then using a premium theme allows you to continue enjoying the benefits of WordPress.com.

  In addition, you can enjoy extra support for the theme you purchased:

  Premium Themes