Cannot upload new theme wordpress 4.7.5
Sorry to hear that you're having trouble uploading a new theme to your WordPress 4.7.5 site. Here are some potential solutions to help you resolve the issue:
- Check file permissions: Make sure that the
wp-content/themes
directory has the correct permissions. You can try changing the permissions to 755 or 777 to see if that resolves the issue. - Check file size: WordPress has a file size limit for uploads. If your theme file is larger than the allowed size, you may need to compress it or split it into smaller files.
- Check theme file format: Ensure that your theme file is in a valid format (e.g.,
.zip
,.tar.gz
,.tar.bz2
, etc.). - Check WordPress theme upload directory: Verify that the
wp-content/themes
directory is writable. You can try creating a new directory withinwp-content/themes
and uploading a test file to see if it's accessible. - Check WordPress theme upload plugin: If you're using a theme upload plugin, try deactivating it and then reactivating it to see if that resolves the issue.
- Check WordPress version: Although you mentioned you're using WordPress 4.7.5, it's possible that there's a bug or incompatibility with the theme upload process. Try updating to the latest version of WordPress or downgrading to a previous version to see if that resolves the issue.
- Check theme file integrity: Try uploading the theme file again and see if it's corrupted or incomplete. You can also try uploading the theme file to a different location, such as a cloud storage service, to rule out any issues with your local file system.
- Check WordPress debug logs: Enable WordPress debug logging and check the logs for any errors related to theme uploads. This can help you identify the root cause of the issue.
- Try uploading a different theme: If you have another theme file, try uploading that one to see if the issue is specific to the theme you're trying to upload.
- Contact your web host or a WordPress expert: If none of the above solutions work, it's possible that there's an issue with your web host or a specific configuration that's preventing the theme upload. Reach out to your web host or a WordPress expert for further assistance.
I hope these suggestions help you resolve the issue and successfully upload your new theme to your WordPress site!