=== Update Theme and Plugins from Zip File === Contributors: jsherk Author URI: http://www.iwebss.com/contact Plugin URI: http://www.iwebss.com/wordpress/plugins/1431-update-theme-plugins-zip-file-wordpress-plugin Donate link: https://www.paypal.me/jsherk/10usd Tags: update,theme,plugin,zip file,upgrade,upload,zip,file,add,new,easy,easily,destination,already,exists,install Requires at least: 4.4 Tested up to: 5.2.2 Stable tag: 1.1.0 License: GPLv3 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0 Quickly and easily upgrade plugins and themes from a zip file without having to remove or delete their folders first, and avoid the "destination already exists" error message. == Description == WordPress will let you install a NEW plugin or theme from a zip file, but it does NOT allow you to upgrade them from a zip file. If you try to upgrade from a zip file, you will get an error message that says "destination already exists" and the upgrade will fail. WordPress will not allow you to upgrade from a zip file. Update Theme and Plugins from Zip File will allow you to easily upgrade from a zip file, avoiding the "destination already exists" error message. There is also an option to create a backup copy of the old plugin or theme, in case there is a problem with the new version. == Frequently Asked Questions == = How do I upgrade a theme from a Zip file? = 1. Make sure this plugin is installed and activated. 1. Download zip file of your theme's most recent version. 1. Log in to WordPress as and Admin and go to Appearance > Themes. 1. Click on the ADD NEW button. 1. Click on the UPLOAD THEME button. 1. Click BROWSE and choose your zip file you downloaded. 1. Click the INSTALL NOW button. = How do I upgrade a plugin from a Zip file? = 1. Make sure this plugin is installed and activated. 1. Download zip file of your plugin's most recent version. 1. Log in to WordPress as and Admin and go to Plugins page. 1. Click on the ADD NEW button. 1. Click on the UPLOAD PLUGIN button. 1. Click BROWSE and choose your zip file you downloaded. 1. Click the INSTALL NOW button. == Screenshots == 1. Settings page == Changelog == = 1.1.0 = * Code improvements = 1.0.1 = * Minor code cleanup = 1.0.0 = * Initial release