How Do I Install a Zip File in WordPress?

Installing a Zip File in WordPress

In order to install a zip file in WordPress, you will first need to download and install the WordPress ZIP file installer. Once the installer has been installed, you will need to access the zip file installer through the WordPress admin area.

From the Zip File Installer screen, you will need to select the zip file that you wish to install. After you have selected the zip file, click the Install Zip File button.

Once the zip file has been installed, you will need to access the file manager in WordPress and locate the wp-content/plugins/ directory. Within this directory, you will need to locate the zip file that you installed and rename it to WordPress-zip.zip.

After you have renamed the zip file, you will need to delete the original WordPress-zip file. Finally, you will need to activate the zip file by clicking the Activate button.