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Server Requirements
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To use our WordPress themes you must be running WordPress 6.0 or higher, PHP 8.0 or higher (PHP 8.3 recommended) and MySQL 7 or higher. Our themes have been tested on all major browsers. Below is a checklist of items your host needs to comply with:
- Ensure your web host has the recommended requirements to run WordPress.
- Make sure the latest version of WordPress is up and running.
- If necessary, download the latest release from the official WordPress website.
PHP note: Our themes work correctly with PHP 7.4+ however PHP 8.0 or higher is strongly recommended.
PHP Configuration Limits
Issues such as demo content failing to import are generally related to low PHP configuration limits. Ask your host to increase these to the following minimums:
| Setting | Minimum |
|---|---|
memory_limit | 256M |
max_input_vars | 3000 |
max_execution_time | 300 |
post_max_size | 256M |
upload_max_filesize | 256M |
If your host allows overriding PHP settings, create a php.ini file with the following and drop it in your wp-admin folder:
ini
memory_limit = 256M
max_input_vars = 3000
max_execution_time = 300
post_max_size = 256M
upload_max_filesize = 256MFor Nginx based servers, use a .user.ini file instead following the same process.
Verify Your Server Limits
Check your server limits via the System Status table or by installing the WP-ServerInfo plugin and navigating to Settings > WordPress phpinfo().
Some hosts keep PHP limits low to conserve resources — you can always contact your host to have them adjusted.
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