How to Choose a WordPress Theme
- George Apostolov
How to Choose a WordPress Theme: step-by-step guide
On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' tab and then select 'Themes'.
After that, browse the themes library and select one from the given options.
Tap 'Preview and Customize'.
Subsequently, click 'Start Customizing' to proceed.
Head over to the left sidebar and then start making your desired adjustments using the provided configuration settings.
Once done, tap 'Activate & Save'.
Tap 'Activate & Save' once again to confirm your request. After that, the changes will be applied instantly to your WordPress website.
Quick answer: To choose a WordPress theme, hover over 'Appearance' and select 'Themes'. Browse the library, select a theme, and tap 'Preview and Customize'. Click 'Start Customizing', make adjustments using configuration settings, and tap 'Activate & Save'. Confirm by tapping 'Activate & Save' again to apply changes instantly.
About this WordPress tutorial
Select and customize a new theme for your WordPress website by following these steps to browse options and apply changes instantly. This guide shows how to choose a WordPress Theme in 7 steps, starting with "On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Appearance' tab and then select..." and finishing with "Tap 'Activate & Save' once again to confirm your request. After that, the changes will...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to choose a WordPress Theme?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Clone a Page in WordPress, Canva wordpress integration and Slack wordpress integration. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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