How to update a WordPress theme purchased from ThemeForest

Secure updating of themes purchased from ThemeForest is handled by the Envato Market WordPress Plugin. Authors are encouraged to implement this plugin in their items so that customers have a reliable and consistent experience across products.

How to Get Updates

To get Theme updates, you need to install Envato Market WordPress Plugin This plugin helps customers receive theme updates quickly and securely. The installation of this plugin will be requested directly in the WordPress dashboard, after installing the Theme. You can install manually if you wish.

Plugin Settings

1

Log In to Your Envato Account

Launch your web browser and go to ThemeForest. Click on the Sign In button at the top right corner of the page. Enter your ThemeForest username and password, then click Sign In.

2

Create a Token

Go to this link to generate your Envato API Personal Token.

3

Adjust Token Options

First, name the token, for example: "My WordPress site".

Ensure the following permissions are enabled:

  • View and search Envato sites ✓
  • Download your purchased items ✓
  • List purchases you've made ✓
4

Copy the Token

Agree to the terms and click on the Create Token button and copy the Generated Token.

5

Paste the Token

From the WordPress Panel go to Envato Market Plugin and paste your token in the field where it says Enter your Envato API Personal Token and click the Save Changes button.

How it Works

Once the Envato API connection is made in the plugin settings page, a list of available themes will be displayed. This will list all WordPress Themes that were purchased through Envato Market/ThemeForest.

Any available theme updates can be applied here (or the standard WordPress or WP-CLI update page).

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