To manually update themes and plugins in WordPress, follow these steps:

1. Manually Updating a Theme

Step 1: Download the Latest Version

• Go to the official website or your theme provider’s account to download the latest version of the theme.

Step 2: Backup the Old Theme

• Before updating, it’s essential to back up your existing theme in case something goes wrong. You can use a backup plugin like UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy, or manually copy the theme folder from wp-content/themes via FTP.

Step 3: Replace the Old Theme with the New Version

1. Access your website via FTP or cPanel File Manager.
2. Go to wp-content/themes and find the folder of the theme you want to update.
3. Delete or rename the old theme folder (e.g., add “-old” to the folder name).
4. Upload the new theme folder you downloaded in Step 1 to the same directory.

Step 4: Test the Theme

• After uploading, check your website to ensure everything works correctly. If there are any issues, you can revert to the backup.

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2. Manually Updating a Plugin

Step 1: Download the Latest Version

• Visit the plugin’s official website or repository to download the latest version of the plugin.

Step 2: Backup the Old Plugin

• Similar to themes, backup the current plugin before proceeding. You can manually copy the plugin folder from wp-content/plugins via FTP.

Step 3: Replace the Old Plugin with the New Version

1. Access your website via FTP or cPanel File Manager.
2. Navigate to wp-content/plugins and locate the folder of the plugin you wish to update.
3. Delete the old plugin folder.
4. Upload the new plugin folder that you downloaded in Step 1.

Step 4: Test the Plugin

• Once the upload is complete, verify that the plugin functions correctly on your website. If problems occur, restore the backup.

By following these steps, you can manually update your themes and plugins without relying on automatic updates.