How to upload theme

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  stefanwilliamsdes · Member · Aug 3, 2017 at 5:40 am

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  Upload a theme I have bought externally but I cannot find the upload button on appearance > themes. It only comes up with free, premium and newest options without the ability to upload custom theme.

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  samva8c · Staff · Aug 3, 2017 at 5:43 am

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  Hi stefanwilliamsdes,

  Uploading an external theme is not supported on the Free plan. You will need to upgrade to a Business plan in order to be able to upload your theme.

  You can find more information on WordPress.com plans and pricing here:
  https://wordpress.com/pricing/

  Thanks!

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  stefanwilliamsdes · Member · Aug 3, 2017 at 5:48 am

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  So I have wasted money on a theme? That i cannot integrate . I wish I knew this sooner

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  stefanwilliamsdes · Member · Aug 3, 2017 at 5:51 am

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  So I have wasted money on a theme? That i cannot integrate . I wish I knew this sooner

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  samva8c · Staff · Aug 3, 2017 at 6:01 am

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  Hi there,

  Just to confirm, is the site you are asking for help on located at the following URL?
  https://stefanwilliamsdes.wordpress.com/

  I also forgot to mention earlier that it might be worthwhile to check if the theme you are trying to upload is available on WordPress.com. You can browse/search all available themes on the WordPress.com platform here:
  https://wordpress.com/themes

  Unfortunately, if your WordPress.com account is not on a business plan, it is not possible to upload a theme.

  If upgrading to the Business plan is not what you prefer, you might want to look into setting up your site on the self-hosted version of WordPress (WordPress.org). You can find more information about the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org here:

  WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org