Install a theme – Divi

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  josephlaw3217 · Member · Aug 20, 2022 at 4:06 am

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  Hi I bought Divi a few days ago and every time I try to upload, it won’t let me upload the theme. I thought WP is free. Why it asks me to upload to premium WP and pay $300+@? I can’t even upload a theme that I bought?

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  amiteshg93 · Member · Aug 20, 2022 at 12:23 pm

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  Hi there,

  If you wish to install a 3rd Party/custom theme, then you will need the Business Plan.
  https://wordpress.com/pricing

  You can find more details about the plans by visiting here: https://wordpress.com/pricing https://wordpress.com/support/plan-features

  Hope this helps! :)

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  staff-mckluskey · Staff · Aug 21, 2022 at 10:37 am

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  Hi @josephlaw3217,

  WordPress software is free, but you need a server to host your site to have it online. There are many different options out there – WordPress.com being one of them. It is a shared environment, and we do not allow installing third-party themes or plugins for security reasons. Business sites undergo a series of structural changes to allow that, which is why you’d need a Business plan to install a theme like Divi.

  While many of the plans offered by self-hosting companies may seem more affordable, you should keep in mind that many require you to purchase additional features “after-the-fact.” This can add up to more costs and additional time spent on site development.
  
  For example, many base-level “self-hosting” or “self-managed” plans out there require you to be responsible for the site’s WordPress installation, security, and maintenance.
  
  In contrast, all WordPress.com plans offer a “managed WordPress” hosting solution, meaning that we take care of the installation and maintenance for you on our secure platform. This also means that you get top-tier customer service and support.
  
  We encourage you to take your time learning about the costs and benefits of self-hosting versus managed WordPress hosting. You can read more about the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org here: https://wordpress.com/support/com-vs-org/.