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How to Manage WordPress Themes and Plugins

Themes and Plugins are the backbone of any WordPress website. While themes control the visual design and layout, plugins extend your site’s functionality. Learning to manage WordPress Themes and Plugins correctly ensures your website stays secure, optimized, and user-friendly.



Manage WordPress Themes and Plugins with Automatic Updates

Automatic updates help keep your WordPress site secure and functional by ensuring that all plugins and themes, whether active or inactive, remain up to date.

How to Enable Automatic Updates in Your Bluehost Account

To manage the automatic updates for your themes and plugins, please follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
  2. Navigate to either the:
    • Websites Tab
      1. Click on the Websites tab in the main navigation menu.
        Bluehost Hosting -  Websites Tab
        • Single website? You'll be redirected to the Website Overview page.
        • Multiple websites? Click the Settings button for your desired website.
          Bluehost Hosting Websites Settings
    • Hosting Tab
      1. Click on the Hosting tab in the main navigation menu.
        Bluehost Hosting - HostingTab
        • Single hosting plan? You’ll go directly to the management page.
        • Multiple plans? Click Manage under All My Hosting Packages.
          Bluehost Hosting Tab - Manage Packages
          Then select Settings for your site.
          Bluehost Hosting Websites Settings
  3. On the Website Overview page, look under Update Status.
    • If set to "on", the Automatic Updates are enabled.
      Bluehost Settings Auto Updates On
    • If set to "off", click Turn On for Themes and Plugins.
      Bluehost Settings Auto Updates Off

    Alternatively, go to SETTINGS and use the toggle switches to activate automatic updates.
    Bluehost Settings Auto Updates

Manage Themes

Themes shape the design and layout of your website. Here's how to install, activate, switch, or remove them effectively.

Helpful Articles:

Manage Plugins

Plugins extend your site’s features from SEO to eCommerce. Proper management helps keep performance high and vulnerabilities low.

Must-Read Plugin Articles:

Recommended Bluehost Plugins:

  • Bluehost Plugin: Yoast News SEO—Yoast News SEO is essential for B2B digital and PR professionals seeking to create newsworthy articles. This article highlights the key features and benefits of using the Yoast News SEO plugin.
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  • Bluehost Plugin: Yoast WooCommerce SEO—Improve the SEO of your WooCommerce store with Yoast WooCommerce SEO. Optimize your product pages, manage schema, and enhance visibility to boost sales.
  • Bluehost - How to Purchase YITH WooCommerce Plugins—Elevate your online store with YITH WooCommerce solutions! Bluehost offers the following eCommerce solutions within the Customer Portal's Marketplace.
  • How to Purchase Yoast SEO Plugins—Looking to enhance your site's SEO? Learn to purchase and install Yoast SEO plugins directly from Account Manager, like Premium, Local, and WooCommerce SEO.

Best Practices for Theme and Plugin Management

  • Regularly update all active and inactive themes/plugins.
  • Back up your site before major changes.
  • Use only trusted sources (e.g., WordPress.org, reputable developers).
  • Avoid overloading your site with too many plugins.

Troubleshoot Common Issues

Learning how to resolve plugin and theme conflicts can save time, money, and frustration.

Typical Issues and Solutions:

  • Site Breaks After Update: Deactivate plugins/themes individually to find the conflict.
  • Dashboard Lockout: Rename the plugin/theme folder using FTP or File Manager.
  • Use Safe ModeWordPress Health Check can help you troubleshoot in a safe environment.

Summary

Managing WordPress Themes and Plugins efficiently is essential for maintaining a secure, fast, and reliable website. Whether enabling automatic updates, switching themes, or troubleshooting plugin conflicts, proper management keeps your site running smoothly and optimally. Regular updates, backups, and trusted installations are the foundation of a healthy WordPress site.

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via Chat or Phone:

  • Chat Support - While on our website, you should see a CHAT bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Click anywhere on the bubble to begin a chat session.
  • Phone Support -
    • US: 888-401-4678
    • International: +1 801-765-9400

You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.

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