Using a theme from Theme Forrest

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  frankmlee · Member · Aug 17, 2016 at 11:54 pm

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  Hi, I am trying to upload a theme I purchased from Theme Forrest. I am unsure where that function is located in the dashboard. Is the customization only available on the premium package or can I make those customizations with the free account as well?

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  laceyrod · Member · Aug 18, 2016 at 4:21 am

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  Hey there,

  It appears that you are trying to install a third party theme that is designed for a self-hosted WordPress.ORG blog. WordPress.ORG theme installations run on completely different software, and you cannot upload these third party themes to a free hosted WordPress.COM blog.

  WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

  However, WordPress.COM has hundreds of available themes that you can activate (many for free), and they are found under Appearance > Themes. You can find out more about them here:

  http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/

  Another option is to switch your WordPress.COM blog to a WordPress.ORG blog:

  https://move.wordpress.com/

  Let me know if you have any other problems or questions.

  Thanks!

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  frankmlee · Member · Aug 18, 2016 at 6:36 am

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  Hi there! Thanks for the quick response.
  It seems like the only option I have now is to switch over to WordPress.org since the theme I purchased is not integrable into wordpress.com
  Is that correct?

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  laceyrod · Member · Aug 18, 2016 at 6:42 am

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  No problem! If you want to stick with that theme, you are correct :)