1. Navigate to https://your-website.com/wp-admin/
2. Hover to “Appearance” on your left and click “Themes” from the popup
3. Click “Theme Details” on the theme you want to delete
4. Click “Delete”
Tip: Why It’s Important to Delete Unused Themes?
Improved Security
- Unused themes can contain vulnerabilities, especially if they are not updated.
- Hackers often exploit outdated themes to gain access to your site.
Optimized Performance
- Fewer themes mean fewer files and database entries, which can improve your site’s performance.
- Reduces server storage and clutter.
Easier Maintenance
- Managing a lean WordPress installation makes updates and troubleshooting simpler.
- You won’t accidentally update or modify the wrong theme.
Reduced Risk of Conflicts
- Old or unused themes may have code that conflicts with your active theme or plugins.
