If you want to use a theme found in the WordPress Repository on your website, the easiest way to do this is on the backend of your website. To start, log into your WordPress website and go to Appearance > Themes in the WordPress dashboard and click Add New.

How do I load a WordPress theme for free?

1Choose Appearance→Themes on the WordPress Dashboard and then click the Install Themes tab at the top of the Manage Themes page. The Install Themes page opens.

Why it is not recommended to use free WordPress themes?

All WordPress themes need some level of customization to look professional. Generally, this means they will need to modify the design, develop new templates and basically re-code the theme so that it fits your website. At the end of the day, you can almost never have a professional looking website with a free theme.

Is WordPress easy to use for beginners?

WordPress is easy for beginners, yet powerful for developers: As discussed earlier, WordPress is a very easy platform to get started with. Its very easy to set up and run. Most web hosts come with what are called one-click auto-installers. WordPress is as simple to use as a word processor like Microsoft Word.