[Support request] Changing theme on live site

[Krystian]

Hello,
is there a new way to change theme without using WP reset and clearing whole website? Preferably saving pages, posts ans seo plugin settings?

[Leo]

Hi there,

Not sure if I fully understand.

WP reset is never required to switch a theme. You can simply activate a new theme that you want to use and your posts/pages and plugin settings should all be saved as they are all in the database.

Let me know if I’m missing something here.

[Krystian]

Thanks,
I was referring to a video where Tom showed how to change site layouts, and he recommended resetting wordpress with wp reset. Can’t find it right now, but I’m 100% positive it was somewhere in documentation.

[David]

Hi there,

WP Reset was suggested for removing a Site Library import.
But it will remove all Posts, media etc.

If you’re looking to remove an old site library without losing posts etc. then its a manual option of:

1. reseting the GP settings in Appearance > GeneratePress
2. Remove any plugins, posts, pages, media, elements, nav menus, widgets etc that the site import added.
3. Remove CSS from Customizer > Additional CSS

The plus side is the Importer has been updated to make this easier for any new imports you perform:

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/using-the-site-library/#removing-an-imported-site

[Krystian]

Thanks!

[David]

You’re welcome

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