Step 1: Download the Latest Version

1. Go to ThemeForest and log in to your account.
2. Find the ThemeHoly theme in your Downloads section.
3. Download the latest version of the theme (the .zip file) to your computer (e.g., Kars-car-dealarship-and-sell-wordpress-theme.zip).

Step 2: Extract the Theme Files

1. Extract the downloaded .zip file. After extracting, you should see the following folders and files:
   • Theme File (e.g., Kars-car-dealarship-and-sell-wordpress-theme folder)
   • Child Theme File (if applicable, a separate folder for child theme)
   • Documentation File (instructions for setup)
   • Plugin File (often located in the inc folder

Step 3: Backup Your Current Site Before you update, it’s crucial to back up your WordPress website, including the database and all theme files. You can use a plugin like UpdraftPlus or do it manually.

Step 4: Delete Old Theme and Plugins

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Appearance > Themes.
2. Delete the old theme (the current version of ThemeHoly you’re using).
3. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins and deactivate and delete any plugins that came with the old version of the theme (Core Plugin and others).

Step 5: Upload the New Theme

1. Now, go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme.
2. Choose the newly extracted theme folder (e.g., Kars-car-dealarship-and-sell-wordpress-theme.zip), and click Install Now.
3. Once the theme is uploaded, click Activate to make it live on your site.

Step 6: Upload the Child Theme (Optional but Recommended) If the theme includes a child theme:

1. Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme.
2. Upload the child theme file, then Activate it.

The child theme allows you to customize without affecting the main theme’s updates.

Step 7: Install Required Plugins

1. After activating the theme, you may see a prompt to install required or recommended plugins.
2. Go to Plugins > Install Plugins.
3. Install and activate all required plugins (such as the theme’s core plugin).

Step 8: Import Demo Data (Optional) If you want to start with the demo content:

1. Go to the Theme Options or Appearance > Import Demo Data (depending on theme instructions).
2. Follow the instructions to import demo content (pages, posts, widgets, etc.).

This will make your site look like the demo version of the theme.

Step 9: Set Up New Home Page with Elementor (Optional)

1. If you want to use the pre-built home page layout, go to Pages > Add New.
2. Use Elementor to create the new home page.
3. Once finished, publish the page and set it as the homepage under Settings > Reading.

Step 10: Export and Import Custom Data (Optional) If you’ve made customizations on your old website and want to migrate them:

1. Export any custom data (such as pages or settings) from your old site.
2. Import this data into your newly updated site under Tools > Import.

Step 11: Final Setup on Your Old Server Once everything is working fine on your local or new hosting, you can upload your updated site back to your old server or hosting provider. This step will ensure the updated theme and content are live.

Final Thoughts

Once you’ve followed these steps, you should have successfully updated your ThemeHoly WordPress theme. If you encounter any issues, refer to the theme’s documentation for further troubleshooting.

Good luck with your update! If you have any questions, feel free to ask.