How to Upgrade Wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to Upgrade Wordpress: step-by-step guide
In the left-hand menu, navigate to Dashboard > Updates.
Click on the Upgrade button next to the plan you want to move to.
Follow the prompts to review your selection and proceed to checkout.
Enter payment details if required, and confirm the upgrade.
Click Pay __ now to complete the process.
Quick answer: To upgrade your plan in WordPress, navigate to Dashboard > Updates, click Upgrade next to your desired plan, and follow the prompts to review your selection. Next, enter your payment details, confirm the upgrade, and click the pay button to complete the process.
About this WordPress tutorial
Complete your WordPress plan upgrade by navigating to updates, selecting your new plan, entering payment details, and confirming the checkout. This guide shows how to upgrade Wordpress in 5 steps, starting with "In the left-hand menu, navigate to Dashboard > Updates " and finishing with "Click Pay __ now to complete the process". 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 upgrade Wordpress?
5 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 Upload a PDF File to WordPress, How to Upload Content to Wordpress and How to upload fonts to wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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