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How To Update The Avada Website Builder

We want to ensure your Avada update goes as smoothly as possible. And so, we』ve created a comprehensive guide to help you with this process, regardless of which Avada version you』re currently on. Please read this in full so you』re informed of how to best update your Avada site. Take note of our Overview area below to help guide you through this post』s content.
There are two ways to update Avada. The first method is our Auto Update feature which requires you to register Avada via Purchase Code Registration. The second is to update the theme manually, either via FTP or WordPress. This method requires you to first download the theme files from ThemeForest.
Before you update, it』s best practice to always check our Important Update Information article which is updated for each new version, and to make a full site and database backup. This will ensure you can revert to a working version if anything unexpected occurs
Overview
Best Practice: A list of important points to check before updating your site.
Important Update Information: A link to our post covering important changes in Avada for a specific version.Updating To Avada 7.3: Important information you should know when updating to Avada 7.3Updating From Older Avada Versions: Important information you should know when updating from older versions.Auto Update Method: Information on how to update using WordPress』 auto update feature.Manual Update Methods: This covers uploading through the WordPress admin and how to do a direct FTP installation.How To Update Required Plugins: Covers details on updating Avada』s required plugins.Troubleshooting: Some common issues that you might encounter and what to do to fix it.Best Practice
Before processing any update, be sure to take a full site and database backup. That will ensure you』re able to revert to a working point in your site if anything unexpected happens.
Before doing an update, we also recommend you give your installation a health check and ensure that your server is configured to the minimum requirements for Avada. You can find details on what you need to check here.
It』s also very important that you ensure your server limits are at the required minimums for the update / install to complete. Click here for more details on server requirements and click here for information on checking and increasing those limits.
When updating from versions of Avada older than 5.0, there are some important points you should be aware of. This will be version specific, so please see our section covering updates from older Avada versions below for more details.Important Update InformationBefore you update to a new version of the theme, it』s important to always check our Important Update Information article. This article is regularly updated and changes every time a new version is released.
View Important Update InformationUpdating To Avada 7.3If you』re updating to Avada 7.3, there is an extra step you are required to undertake, to re-register your purchase. As the registration system has changed with this version, from a token key system to a purchase code registration system. Please see the linked article below for more information.
Changes To Registration With Avada 7.3Updating From Older Avada VersionsIf you』re on an old version of Avada, it』s important that you update in a sequential process. Please see the linked article below for specific information for your old version.
View Our Update Guide For Older Avada VersionsAuto Update MethodThe easiest way to update Avada is to use our Automatic Update feature, which requires you to register your product by Token Registration. Once you have registered the product and an Avada update is released, you will receive an update notification in the WP Dashboard > Updates section of your installation and requires user acknowledgment to complete the update. NOTE: To ensure you receive the notification, make sure you have a second, backup theme installed, such as Twenty Twenty.
How To Register AvadaView The How To Update Avada via WordPress VideoHow To Update Via The Auto Update MethodIMPORTANT NOTE: We highly recommend backing up your theme, files and database before updating.Step 1 – Register your purchase by Token Registration.
Step 2 – Navigate to the WP Dashboard > Updates section of your installation.
Step 3 – Under the 『Themes』 section, you』ll see the Avada update notification. If you don』t see the update and know one available, click the 『Check Again』 button on top of the page to refresh the updates list. Make sure you also have a second, backup theme installed, such as Twenty Twenty.
Step 4 – Check the checkbox beside the Avada update, then click the 『Update Themes』 button to start the update.
Step 5 – Wait for the update to complete. A success notification will be displayed once the theme is updated successfully.
Step 6 – Don』t forget to update the required plugins.
Manual Update MethodsWith the Manual Update Methods, you can either choose to upload the theme files manually via FTP or WordPress. Before you can update manually, you have to download the theme files from Themeforest. Continue reading below for instructions on how to download the theme files and how to upload them.
How To Download The Avada Files From ThemeforestStep 1 – Login to your Themeforest account, navigate to your 『Downloads』 tab and locate your Avada purchase.
Step 2 – Click the 『Download』 button and choose to either download the 『Installable WordPress file only』, which is just the Avada.zip file or choose to download 『All Files & Documentation』 which is the full Avada package.
Step 3 – After downloading the files, you need to decide if you want to upload the theme files via FTP or WordPress. For instructions on both methods, please continue reading below.
How To Update Avada Via FTPIf you update via FTP, it』s important that you delete (not replace or overwrite) the old Avada folder. If you only overwrite the folder, then any files that were removed in the new version will remain in your site』s theme files. This is because it only updates exactly matching file names. This will cause issues in the theme, including fatal errors. When you update via the WordPress admin, the folder is automatically deleted first in the installation process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We highly recommend backing up your theme, files and database before updating.View The How To Update Avada via FTP videoStep 1 – Log into your server using FTP and navigate to the wp-content > themes folder. Here you』ll find a folder called 『Avada』.
Step 2 – Backup the 『Avada』 theme folder by saving it to your computer. Once that』s completed, you can delete it from the server. Deleting the theme files won』t remove your content. Your content such as pages, options, images and posts will not be lost or erased by doing this. However, any customizations to the theme』s core files, such as PHP files, will be lost unless you』re using a child theme.
Step 3 – Retrieve the theme files you』ve just downloaded. If you』ve downloaded the installable WordPress file, then you only need to extract it once to get to the 『Avada』 folder. If you』ve downloaded the Full Theme Package you must extract it once to access the secondary 『Avada.zip』 file, and then extract the secondary 『Avada.zip』 file to get to the 『Avada』 folder.
Step 4 – Once extracted you can drag and drop the new Avada theme folder into the wp-content > themes directory. Make sure the Avada theme folder is named Avada and not Avada.zip.
Step 5 – Don』t forget to update the required plugins.
How To Update Avada Via WordPress ManuallyWhen you auto update via WordPress, your old theme folder will be deleted automatically, so you won』t need to do that yourself.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We highly recommend backing up your theme, files and database before updating.Step 1 – First you need to deactivate your current Avada theme located in the WordPress Dashboard > Appearance > Themes section. To deactivate, simply switch to a different theme. For example, the default WordPress Twenty Twenty-One theme.
Step 2 – After deactivating, you can go ahead and delete it. To do this, hover over the theme thumbnail then click 『Theme Details』. In the bottom right corner of the window, click the 『Delete』 button. Your content such as pages, options, images and posts will not be lost or erased by doing this. However, any customizations to the theme』s core files, such as PHP files will be lost unless you』re using a child theme.
Step 3 – Retrieve the theme files you』ve just downloaded. If you』ve downloaded the installable WordPress file, then you do not need to extract it. If you』ve downloaded the Full Theme Package, you have to extract it once to access the secondary installable 『Avada.zip』 file.
Step 4 – To install, navigate to the WordPress Dashboard > Appearance > Themes section of your installation and click the 『Add New』 button near the top of the page. Then click the 『Upload Theme』 button.
Step 5 – Click on the 『Choose File』 button and select the installable 『Avada.zip』 file and upload. Once uploaded, click 『Install Now』.
Step 5 – When this has completed successfully, re-activate the theme by clicking the 『Activate』 button.
Step 6 – Don』t forget to update the required plugins.
Updating The Required PluginsIMPORTANT NOTE: The Avada Builder plugin, renamed from Fusion Builder in Version 7.0 is an integrated plugin packed with new and innovative features and options.Avada has two required plugins – Avada Core and Avada Builder. Without these plugins, Avada won』t work properly. With every update, there』s always an update for the required plugins. Make sure you update the required plugins after updating the theme to ensure that you don』t run into any compatibility issues. To learn how, please follow the link below.
View The 『Plugin Installation』 ArticleTroubleshooting『Are You Sure You Want To Do This?』 Error MessageIf you get the 「Are You Sure You Want To Do This」 message when installing the 『Avada.zip』 file via WordPress, it means your server has an upload file size limit, which is set by your host. If this happens, install the theme via FTP, or contact your hosting company and ask them to increase the limit. We recommended an upload limit of 32M.
Theme Install Failed 『Destination Folder Already Exists』You may be getting this error because you have a duplicate 『Avada』 folder. This error happens because WordPress only allows you to have one theme with the same name when uploading the theme via WordPress admin. We recommend updating the theme via the Auto Update method to get around this, or you can update the theme via FTP.

How To Install Avada Via WordPress

There are two ways you can install the Avada Website Builder. You can choose to install it via WordPress, which is what will be outlined in this article, or alternatively, you can install it via FTP. Before you can install Avada, you need to download the necessary files from the ThemeForest account Avada was purchased from. Continue reading below for more information, and watch the video for a visual overview.,Downloading The Installation Files From ThemeForestThe first thing to do is to download the installation files from ThemeForest. There are two packages available, as you can see in the screenshot below – All files and documentation, and the Installable WordPress file only. The Full Theme Package has additional files such as the Child Theme zip, Revolution and Layer Slider documentation and the classic demo .PSD files, while the Installable WordPress file contains only the files you need to upload to WordPress. For full details, see the What』s Included With Your Avada Purchase doc.,Where To Locate The Download FilesStep 1 – Log in to your ThemeForest account and navigate to your 『Downloads』 tab and then locate your Avada purchase.
Step 2 – Click the 『Download』 button and choose to either download the 『Installable WordPress file only』, which is just the WordPress installable file, or choose to download 『All Files & Documentation』 which is the full Avada Website Builder package.,The Installation ProcessStep 1 – Navigate to Appearance > Themes from the WordPress Dashboard.Step 2 – Click the 『Add New』 button on top of the page, then the 『Upload Theme』 button.Step 3 – Click 『Choose File』 and find the theme files you』ve just downloaded. If you』ve downloaded the installable WordPress file, then you do not need to unzip the file. If you』ve downloaded the Full Theme Package, you have to unzip the master Avada.zip file, therein you will see a secondary Avada.zip file. This is the one you select to install.
Step 4 – Once the file has uploaded, click the Activate link.
For instructions on how to install via FTP, go here.Having issues with Installation? Go Here.,Register Your Avada PurchaseOnce you activate Avada inside WordPress as the default theme, you will be redirected to the Avada Welcome Dashboard. You』ll be prompted to register Avada using your purchase code, so that you can then install the required Avada Core and Avada Builder plugins.
See this document on how to register Avada.See this document for more information about the required and bundled plugins.See this document for more information on importing prebuilt websites.,Troubleshooting『Are You Sure You Want To Do This?』 ErrorIf you get the 「Are You Sure You Want To Do This」 message when installing Avada.zip file via WordPress, it means you have an upload file size limit that is set by your host. If this happens, please install the theme via FTP or contact your hosting company and ask them to increase the limit.

How To Install Avada Via FTP

There are two ways you can install the Avada Website Builder. You can install it via FTP, which is what will be outlined in this article, or you can install it via WordPress. Before you can install Avada, you will need to first download the necessary files from ThemeForest. Continue reading below for more information on theis installation methoid, and watch the video for a visual overview.,Where To Locate The Download FilesStep 1 – Login to the ThemeForest account that purchased Avada, navigate to your 『Downloads』 tab, and then locate your Avada purchase.
Step 2 – Click the 『Download』 button and choose to either download the 『Installable WordPress file only』, which is just the WordPress installable file package, or choose to download 『All Files & Documentation』 which is the full Avada Website Builder package. For installing Avada, only the Installable WordPress package is neccesary. If you want to install a Child Theme, you can find that in the All Files & Documentation zip file.,The FTP Installation ProcessStep 1 – Log into your server installation via FTP. You can use software such as Filezilla for this.
Step 2 – If you have downloaded the Full Package from ThemeForest, please unzip the master Avada.zip file and then unzip the secondary Avada.zip file which will give an Avada folder. If you download the Installable WordPress file only, simply unzip this, and you will have the same Avada folder.
Step 3 – Using the FTP client, upload the extracted Avada folder to the wp-content > themes folder on your server. Make sure the folder name is unchanged, so it』s called 『Avada』. This will take a few minutes, depending on your connection speed and your server.
Step 4 – Log in to your WordPress Dashboard and navigate to Appearance > Themes and clicking the 『Activate』 button, for the Avada theme.
Step 5 – Once activated, you will be redirected to the Welcome Screen. You』ll see a prompt to register Avada and then install the required plugins, which are the Avada Core and Avada Builder plugins. Click here to learn how to install Avada』s required plugins.
View how to install via WordPressWatch How To Install a Child Theme

How To Adjust System Status Limits

On the Avada > System Status page, you』ll find some WordPress and Server Environment limits to check, to ensure your site runs smoothly. Any values in red may need increasing. Below you』ll find the most common limits that users encounter issues with. Continue reading below to learn more about what these values are, why they need to be adjusted and how you can go about adjusting them.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please know that each hosting service is different, and the methods mentioned below may, or may not, work for you. Before trying these methods to increase your system status limits, it』s always best to contact your host first and ask them if they can make these adjustments for you.,OverviewWP Memory Limit
PHP Time Limit
PHP Max Input Vars,WP Memory LimitWhat Is The WP Memory Limit?The WP Memory Limit is the maximum amount of memory (RAM) that your site can use at one time. When you reach your Memory Limit, you』ll encounter a fatal error. Several things consume memory, such as WordPress itself, the theme you』re using, and the plugins installed on your site. Basically, the more content and features you add to your site, the higher your memory limit has to be.
Why Do I Need To Increase My WP Memory Limit?There are a number of factors that may affect how much memory your website will need such as content, themes, plugins, etc. The default memory limit for WordPress is 32MB. If you』re only running a small site with basic functions, this default value is more than enough. However, once you start encountering 『Fatal Error: Memory Size Exhausted…, it may be time to adjust your memory limit.
How To Increase The WP Memory LimitTo increase your memory limit, you』ll need to access and modify certain files such as the php.ini, wp-config.php, and .htaccess files. Most hosts won』t grant you full access to modify the PHP.ini file because it affects the whole server and all the websites hosted on it. Please contact your host first to find out if they can adjust it for you.
For advanced users who have their own server setups and full access to the php.ini file, please go ahead and try Method 1 first before the other methods. For standard users, we encourage you to try Method 2 and Method 3 instead.
Method 1: Change Your PHP Memory Limit in php.ini FileIMPORTANT NOTE: Many shared hosts prohibit you from having direct access to the PHP.ini file. Only do this method if you have direct access to your PHP.ini file or if you』re on your local host or own server setup. Please note that this won』t change the red WP Memory Limit value reflected in your System Status tab since this method adjusts your PHP memory limit.Step 1 – Locate your PHP.ini file. If you can』t find it, then you can create your own PHP.ini file in the root folder of your WordPress installation.
Step 2 – If you find your existing PHP.ini, open the file and locate the following line of code (xx represents a number):
Copy to Clipboardmemory_limit = xxM; 1memory_limit = xxM;Then change xxM to your desired limit. For example, 256M.
Step 3 – If you created your own PHP.ini file, then add the same code inside it:
Copy to Clipboardmemory_limit = 256M;xxxxxxxxxx1 1memory_limit = 256M;Simply change the value to the recommended value. For example, 256M.
Step 4 – Save your changes, and reboot your local host or server.
Method 2: Change Your WordPress Memory Limit in WP-config.php FileIMPORTANT NOTE: This is the value that you see displayed on the WP Memory Limit status on the System Status page. Changing this value to the recommended value (256M) will turn the WP Memory Limit status to green on your System Status page.Step 1 – Locate your wp-config.php file in the root folder of your WordPress installation.
Step 2 – Open the wp-config.php with a text editor program (Notepad or TextEdit) and add the following line of code above /* That』s all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */
Copy to Clipboarddefine ('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');xxxxxxxxxx1 1define ('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');Simply change the value to the recommended value. For example, 256M.
Step 3 – Save the file and refresh your System Status tab. If the WP Memory Limit turns green, then you have successfully increased your WP Memory Limit.
Method 3: Change Your PHP Memory Limit in .htaccess FileIMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure to back up your .htaccess file before editing. This is another method to change your PHP memory limit. This will not affect the value displayed in WP Memory Limit on the System Status page.Step 1 – Locate your .htaccess file which is usually in the root folder of your WordPress installation. If you can』t find it, it may be because it』s hidden. Here』s a tutorial for Windows and a tutorial for Mac on how to reveal hidden files.
Step 2 – Open the .htaccess file with a text editor program (Notepad or TextEdit) and add the following line of code:
Copy to Clipboardphp_value memory_limit 256M;xxxxxxxxxx1 1php_value memory_limit 256M;Simply change the value to the recommended value. For example, 256M.
Step 3 – Save the file and refresh your website.
PHP Time LimitWhat Is The PHP Time Limit?the PHP Time Limit is the amount of time (in seconds) that your site will spend on a single operation before timing out. This is also to avoid server lockups. The default value for the PHP Time Limit is 30 seconds. When an operation reaches the time limit set, then it will return a fatal error that looks like this
Copy to ClipboardFatal error: Maximum execution time of xx seconds exceeded...xxxxxxxxxx1 1Fatal error: Maximum execution time of xx seconds exceeded...Why Do I Need To Increase My PHP Time Limit?Because the default value is only 30 seconds, you will most likely receive a fatal error when running longer operations. We recommend changing your PHP Time Limit to at least 180 seconds, or to 300 seconds depending on what your host allows.
How To Increase The PHP Time LimitTo increase your PHP time limit, you』ll need to access and modify certain files such as the php.ini, wp-config.php, and .htaccess files. Most hosts won』t grant you full access to modify the PHP.ini file because it affects the whole server and all the websites hosted on it. Please contact your host first to find out if they can adjust it for you.
For advanced users who have their own server setups and full access to the php.ini file, please go ahead and try Method 1 first before the other methods. For standard users, we encourage you to try Method 2 or Method 3 instead.
Method 1: Change Your PHP Time Limit in PHP.ini FileIMPORTANT NOTE: Many shared hosts prohibit you from having direct access to the PHP.ini file. Only do this method if you have direct access to your PHP.ini file or if you』re on your local host.Step 1 – Locate your PHP.ini file. If you can』t find it, then you can create your own PHP.ini file in the root folder of your WordPress installation.
Step 2 – If you find your existing PHP.ini, open the file and locate the following line of code (xx represents a number):
Copy to Clipboardmax_execution_time = xx;xxxxxxxxxx1 1max_execution_time = xx;Then change xx to your desired limit. For example, 300.
Step 3 – If you created your own PHP.ini file, then add the same code inside it:
Copy to Clipboardmax_execution_time = 300;xxxxxxxxxx1 1max_execution_time = 300;Simply change the value to the recommended value. For example, 300.
Step 4 – Save your changes, and reboot your local host or your server.
Method 2: Change Your PHP Time Limit in WP-config.php FileStep 1 – Locate your wp-config.php file in the root folder of your WordPress installation.
Step 2 – Open the wp-config.php with a text editor program (Notepad or TextEdit) and add the following line of code after 『define(『WP_DEBUG』, false);:
Copy to Clipboardset_time_limit(300);xxxxxxxxxx1 1set_time_limit(300);Simply change the value to the recommended value. For example, 300.
Step 3 – Save the file and refresh your System Status tab. If the PHP Time Limit turns green, then you have successfully increased your PHP Time Limit.
Method 3: Change Your PHP Time Limit in .htaccess FileIMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure to back up your .htaccess file before editing.Step 1 – Locate your .htaccess file which is usually in the root folder of your WordPress installation. If you can』t find it, it may be because it』s hidden. Here』s a tutorial for Windows and a tutorial for Mac on how to reveal hidden files on your computer.
Step 2 – Open the .htaccess file with a text editor program (Notepad or TextEdit) and add the following line of code:
Copy to Clipboardphp_value max_execution_time 3001 1php_value max_execution_time 300Then just put in the recommended value. For example, 300.
Step 3 – Save the file and refresh your website.
PHP Max Input VarsWhat Is The PHP Max Input Vars?The PHP Max Input Vars is the maximum number of variables your server can use for a single function to avoid overloads. The default value of the PHP Max Input Vars is 1000, while the recommended value is 1540. This limitation will truncate some post data such as your menu items which causes issues like your menu items aren』t saving or being left off.
Why Do I Need To Increase My PHP Max Input Vars?You may need to increase your PHP Max Input Vars if you』re running into issues with your menu. If your menu items aren』t saving properly, or if the last few menu items are being left off, this is most likely because your PHP Max Input Vars value is too low. We recommend your PHP Max Input Vars to be 1540 in order to load all the Classic Demo』s menu items.
How To Increase The PHP Max Input VarsLike the other values above, you』ll need to access and modify either the php.ini or the .htaccess files. Most hosts won』t grant you full access to modify the PHP.ini file because it affects the whole server and all the websites hosted on it. Please contact your host first to find out if they can adjust it for you.
For advanced users who have their own server setups and full access to the php.ini file, please go ahead and try Method 1 first before the other method. For standard users, we encourage you to try Method 2 instead.
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Get Avada,Method 1: Change Max Input Vars in PHP.ini FileIMPORTANT NOTE: Many shared hosts prohibit you from having direct access to the PHP.ini file. Only do this method if you have direct access to your PHP.ini file or if you』re on your local host.Step 1 – Locate your PHP.ini file. If you can』t find it, then you can create your own PHP.ini file in the root folder of your WordPress installation.
Step 2 – If you find your existing PHP.ini, open the file and locate the following line of code (xx represents a number):
Copy to Clipboardmax_input_vars = xx;xxxxxxxxxx1 1max_input_vars = xx;And set it to your desired limit. For example, 1540.
Step 3 – If you created your own PHP.ini file, then add the same code inside it:
Copy to Clipboardmax_input_vars = 1540;xxxxxxxxxx1 1max_input_vars = 1540;Simply change the value to the recommended value. For example, 1540.
Step 4 – Save your changes, and reboot your local host or your server.,Method 2: Change Max Input Vars in .htaccess FileIMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure to back up your .htaccess file before editing.Step 1 – Locate your .htaccess file which is usually in the root folder of your WordPress installation. If you can』t find it, it may be because it』s hidden. Here』s a tutorial for Windows and a tutorial for Mac on how to reveal hidden files on your computer.
Step 2 – Open the .htaccess file with a text editor program (Notepad or TextEdit) and add the following line of code:
Copy to Clipboardphp_value max_input_vars 1540xxxxxxxxxx1 1php_value max_input_vars 1540Simply change the value to the recommended value. For example, 1540.
Step 3 – Save the file and refresh your website.

General Update Information

With each new Avada update comes a set of new options, features, and code improvements. Our team always ensures we make everyone aware of any important items that will show in the new update. This post outlines several items that should be taken into account anytime you update your theme. Being aware of these items can drastically reduce avoidable issues when updating Avada or any theme.
General Update Information1. It Is Always Recommended To Backup Your Current Setup
It』s always a good idea to make sure that you have a current backup of your web site, including your wp-content folder, your wp-config.php file, and your .htaccess file in your WordPress installation folder, and a copy of your WordPress database. You can use these to revert back to your original site if something unforeseen happens during the update process. If you are not familiar with how to do this yourself, there are several plugins available that completely automate that process for you, such as: UpDraft Plus and WordPress Backup Buddy
If you are using the Revolution Slider and have added custom css, please make a backup of the styles because those will be removed when you update. You can also backup your Avada Theme Options by generating an export file from the Import / Export tab in Avada > Theme Options > Import / Export. Read our Backing Up Your Site & Theme Options document for more information on that process.
2. Do Not Keep Older Copies of The Theme In WP Theme Folder
You should completely remove all previous Avada theme folders before adding the new updated theme folder, or you could end up with WP path issues, etc.

3. Do Not Rename The Theme Folder
If you rename your theme folder when you update, then the path is no longer valid. WordPress stores menus and widget settings and some other settings by folder path. You need to rename your theme folder back to what it was before, and your settings, menus, widgets will be restored. Make a copy of your current theme folder before you upload the new theme.

4. Reset Browser Cache, Server Cache And Plugin Cache
It is always recommended to reset your browser, plugin, and server cache when you update. Visual issues may occur after an update. This is something easily avoided by clearing your cache after all updates. Each browser allows you to remove cookies, history and other data. If your theme or Avada Core version is not updated after uploading the new files, it is due to a server-side caching system. Some hosting providers have server-side cache systems installed to optimize the speed of content delivery, please clear any server-side cache or ask your host to do it. This is also true for Google Pagespeed setups or Cloudflare setups.
Read this document for more details on clearing various forms of cache.

5. Required & Recommended Plugins Must Be Updated
When you update the theme, you will see a notification message in your admin telling you the required and recommended plugins need to be updated. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the plugin updates. The Avada Core and Avada Builder plugins are the only required plugins. These have to be installed and activated for the theme to work correctly. Make sure you are always using the most recent version of the Avada Core and Avada Builder plugins available for your theme version. If the required Avada Core and Avada Builder plugins are not active or not running the latest available versions, you will see a notice at the top of your WordPress admin pages. If you dismiss the prompt or do not see it, then from your WP Admin, navigate to Avada > Plugins & Add-ons and activate/update the plugins as needed. Every time you update the theme, the Avada Core and Avada Builder will also need updated.
6. Compatibility With WordPress 5.0WordPress version 5.0 was released on December 6th, adding Gutenberg to the WordPress core. The release was delayed several times and we and we have prepared a comprehensive article, WordPress 5.0, Avada, & You. All That You Need To Know, to keep you abreast of progress.
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General Cache Information

Sometimes issues that should not normally exist on your webpage are simply because of your own cache and can be quickly removed by clearing the cache out. There are four types of caches that may affect how your website is performing. These caches are Avada Cache, Browser Cache, Plugin Cache and Server Cache. Please read below to learn how to clear each type of cache.
Avada Cache – this is cache stored by Avada to allow your page content to load faster.Browser Cache – this is cache stored by your browser to allow your page content to load faster.Plugin Cache – this is cache specifically from a 3rd party WordPress plugin.Server Cache – this is cache imposed by your hosting company directly from your server.Avada CacheThis is loacted in the Avada Global Options, at Performance > Reset Avada Caches. This resets all Dynamic CSS & Dynamic JS, cleans-up the database and deletes the uploads/fusion-styles and uploads/fusion-scripts folders.
How To Clear Browser Cache For Each BrowserYour browser cache, also called Temporary Internet Files for some browsers, serves as a folder where some items such as images, photos, or even entire websites are stored or cached. This is so visiting frequent websites takes less time and allows them to load much faster. There are times when simply refreshing the page is not enough, and you have to clear your browser cache to solves some issues.
For Mozilla FirefoxStep 1 – Cllck the Open Menu icon found on the upper right corner of the browser. The icon will look similar to three stacked bars.
Step 2 – Click the Preferences option, and switch to the Advanced tab.
Step 3 – Once in the Advanced tab, switch to the Network tab.
Step 4 – In the Cached Web Content section, Click the Clear Now button to clear your browser cache.
For Google ChromeStep 1 – Click the Customize icon found on the upper right corner of the browser. The icon will look similar to three stacked bars.
Step 2 – Click the Settings option, and switch to the History tab on the left side.
Step 3 – Click the Clear Browser Data… button.
Step 4 – Select The Beginning of Time option from the dropdown menu, make sure that only the Cached Images and Files option is checked.
Step 5 – Click the Clear Browsing Data button to clear your cache.
For Apple SafariStep 1 – Click the Safari option in the top menu bar.
Step 2 – Click the Preferences… option, then the Preferences window will pop up.
Step 3 – In the Preferences window, switch to the Advanced tab. Once there, make sure the Show Developer Menu In Menu Bar is checked.
Step 4 – In the top menu bar of Apple Safari browser, you will now see a Developer option.
Step 5 – Click the Developer option, then select Empty Caches option to clear your cache.
For Internet ExplorerStep 1 – Click the Tools icon found on the upper right corner of the browser. The icon will look similar to a gear.
Step 2 – Click the Internet Options option from the dropdown menu. This will bring up the Internet Options window.
Step 3 – In the General tab, click the Delete… button under the Browsing History section.
Step 4 – Make sure that the Temporary Internet Files and Website Files option is checked.
Step 5 – Click the Delete button to clear your cache.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you』re browser is not included above, please visit this website for more information.How To Clear Plugin CacheIf you』ve installed a 3rd party cache plugin, such as W3TC, or WP Super Cache, then this may also interfere with how your website is functioning and may cause unexpected issues. To clear your plugin cache, please continue reading below.
For W3TCStep 1 – In the top menu bar of your WordPress Panel, you will find a Performance tab.
Step 2 – Under the Performance tab, click the Clear Cache option to clear your W3TC plugin cache completely.
For WP Super CacheStep 1 – In the Settings tab of your WordPress Panel, locate the WP Super Cache option.
Step 2 – In the WP Super Cache tab, click the Delete Cache button under the Delete Cached Pages section to clear your plugin cache.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your 3rd party cache plugin is not included above, please check the documentation for that plugin on their website.Server CacheIn some cases, your Web Hosting may have server caching software installed which may also be the cause of issues on your website. You also need to clear this to solve those issues and to preview any new changes you make on your website.
View How To Clear WPEngine CacheVisit Bluehost』s Support Desk

Common Installation Issues

There is nothing more frustrating than when you install WordPress and your brand new, very cool theme, and then run into problems. Here, we provide a list of common installation issues and solutions for how to solve them. After installing Avada, if you experience errors, unforeseen results, or something is just not working as expected, please check here first before opening a new support ticket.

WordPress theme installer repeats 「Are you sure you want to do this?」

After uploading the theme I see nothing but a white screen

I am getting a 500 Internal server error

Import of Avada sample demo data XML file fails

My custom permalinks return 404 errors when navigating to a page

Backing Up Your Site & Theme Options

Backing up your site is an essential practice to ensure that you don』t lose any data during major changes or updates. Continue reading below to learn how to backup your site and your settings.
Backing Up Your SiteBacking up your website is highly recommended and is very important. There are several reasons why backing up your site is a good idea, and one of the primary reasons is to preserve your data in case of malicious attacks such as DDOS attacks, SQL injection attacks, trojan and malware injection, and the like. To learn more, please read our 『How And Why You Need To Setup WordPress Backup』 blog article here. We』ve listed out some great plugins below to get you started.
Recommended Plugins / Services To UseVaultPress – A monthly subscription based service developed by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com.UpdraftPlus – One of the most trusted backup solutions for WordPress with a free and a premium version.BackWPup – A free WordPress backup plugin with a paid Pro version as well.
ManageWP – You can also backup and restore your sites with services like ManageWP.
Backing Up Global OptionsThe plugins mentioned above will backup your entire site, but if you』d like to separately export and backup just your Global Options, located in the Avada > Global Options panels, then please follow the steps below. You can also fetch your Global Options』 Export URL on one site and use them to import the same Global Options settings on another site.
Step 1 – Navigate to Avada > Global Options > Import / Export.
Step 2 – Find the 『Export Options』 section, and choose one of the three available options. Click the 『Copy Data』 button to copy the Global Options data directly. Click the 『Download Data File』 button to download the .JSON file. Finally, click the 『Copy Export URL』 button to copy and paste your site』s Export URL.
Step 3 – To import your backup Global Options, find the 『Import Options』 section and click the 『Import Contents From File』 button and paste the contents of the .JSON file you』ve exported. Alternatively, you can also click the 『Import From URL』 button and paste the Export URL of another site to copy those Global Option settings.

Avada v4 Migration

IMPORTANT NOTE: The new Avada Theme Options is only available on Avada version 4.0+, this help file is applicable to anyone updating from a very old version of Avada (pre Avada 4.0).The new Theme Options panel that』s included with Avada version 4.0 is a truly extensible and powerful options framework for Avada. Because we』re using an entirely new Theme Options panel, it is necessary for your previous Avada installations to be migrated.
When updating from an older version of Avada to version 4.0, your current theme option values will be copied and stored in your database for safe keeping. In doing this, no data is lost during migration. The extra copy of theme options is then migrated over so that you can utilize the new options panel. Always make sure you backup your current theme folder before you upgrade. Updating Avada from previous versions to version 4.0 is a simple process and will be automatically run the first time you visit your dashboard after updating the theme files.
View screenshot here of what you will see when the migration is complete. Notice the LARGE RED BUTTON telling you to update the Fusion Core plugin.
How To Fix Migration ErrorsIn very rare cases, you may encounter issues with the update script. This usually occurs when your server has extremely low PHP settings. In case this happens to you, please continue reading below to learn about what to do when your migration fails.
How To Trigger Migration ManuallyStep 1 – Navigate to the Avada > System Status tab.
Step 2 – Under the Avada Versions section, click on the 『Trigger Data Migration』 link. View screenshot here.
Step 3 – Once you click the Manual Migration link, you will be redirected to the Migration Screen. Please wait until the data migration is finished.
Step 4 – When the data migration is finished, click the 『Take Me To Theme Options!』 button to be redirected to your new Theme Options panel.

Avada Child Theme

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are having issues with your Child Theme, particularly after updating to Avada 7.2, please see this explanation FAQ. In short, it』s to do with the style sheet being moved, and so a new snippet of code is required.A WordPress child theme allows you to apply custom code changes to your site. Using a child theme ensures that all your customizations will not be overwritten even when you update the parent theme. Continue reading below to learn how to setup your own child theme, and watch the video for a visual overview.
SUPPORT POLICY ON CHILD THEMES: While child themes are a great way to add custom changes to Avada, there are generally used to customize core code from the parent theme. Because of this, please be aware that customizations of this nature fall outside our scope of support and we will be unable to assist you with issues that may arise from it.Overview
What Is A Child Theme?

Downloading and Installing the Avada Child Theme

How To Download Avada Child Theme

Methods Of Modifying A Child Theme

Useful Documentation On Child Themes
What Is A Child Theme?A child theme is a theme that has all the functionality and styling of another theme, called the parent theme, which in our case is Avada. Child themes are the recommended way of modifying the code of an existing theme, because a child theme preserves all custom code changes and modifications even after a theme update.
If you modify code directly in a parent theme, and then update the parent theme, your changes will be lost. Always use a child theme if you intend modifying core code. Child themes can be used for a number of things, such as custom CSS applications, template file modifications, and custom PHP functions and/or hooks. There are a couple of methods to modify a child theme. Child themes don』t guarantee that an update of custom code on the parent theme will not require further maintenance. This is especially true if you copy files from the parent theme to your child theme.

Downloading and Installing the Avada Child ThemeBefore anything else, you must first download and install the Avada child theme to begin making your customizations. The Avada child theme comes with downloading Avada』s Full Package from ThemeForest, and the method of installing it is exactly the same as installing the Avada theme. Please follow the detailed steps below on how to download and install the Avada child theme.
How To Download Avada Child ThemeStep 1 – Login to your ThemeForest account and go to your Downloads tab.
Step 2 – Locate your Avada purchase, and click Download. Choose the 『All Files & Documentation』 option.
Step 3 – Once the .ZIP file is finished downloading, locate it on your computer and extract it. You will then have a folder called Avada_Full_Package.
Step 4 – Navigate to Avada_Full_Package > Avada Theme and you will see an Avada.zip file and an Avada-Child-Theme.zip file.
Step 5 – Before installing the Child Theme, you must first have Avada (the parent theme) installed. You install the child theme using the exact process of installing the parent theme. You can choose to install the theme zip files via WP upload or via FTP upload.
Methods Of Modifying A Child ThemeThere are a several methods you can use to modify a child theme, and we』ll be explaining 3 methods below. These methods are copying files from a parent theme, pluggable functions, and actions and filters. To learn more about each one, please continue reading below.
Method 1: Copying Files From Parent ThemeCopying files from the parent theme to a child theme is a common method to make code customizations. This is the easiest method available, but there are limitations to it. Due to the limitations, we recommend only copying the files inside the templates folder from the parent theme into the child theme.

You can only copy some files to the child theme. In Avada, we have made a decision to make sure that core logical code which can break the theme is not able to be copied into the child theme. This includes the files inside the includes folder.

It is not update-safe (sometimes). Whenever we make major changes to a certain file e.g. header.php in the parent theme, you』ll have to copy the theme file from parent theme again and apply the customizations again. If you don』t do this, there』s a chance that the related feature might not work anymore.
Method 2: Pluggable FunctionsPluggable functions are PHP functions that can be changed inside a child theme or a even a plugin. If a function is wrapped inside a function_exists call within the parent theme, you can create the same function in the child theme which will override the original function from the parent theme, because child theme functions are loaded first.
Example of a function override inside the Child ThemeTo change the rendering of the Page Title Bar, you can override Avada』s avada_get_page_title_bar_contents function, which is located in Avada/includes/custom_functions.php. The function definition looks like this:
Copy to Clipboardif ( ! function_exists( 'avada_get_page_title_bar_contents' ) ) {
/**
* Get the contents of the title bar.
*
* @param int $post_id The post ID.
* @param bool $get_secondary_content Determine if we want secondary content.
* @return array
*/
function avada_get_page_title_bar_contents( $post_id, $get_secondary_content = true ) {
if ( $get_secondary_content ) {
ob_start();
.
.
.

return array( $title, $subtitle, $secondary_content );
}

}x 1if ( ! function_exists( 'avada_get_page_title_bar_contents' ) ) {2 /**3 * Get the contents of the title bar.4 *5 * @param int $post_id The post ID.6 * @param bool $get_secondary_content Determine if we want secondary content.7 * @return array8 */9 function avada_get_page_title_bar_contents( $post_id, $get_secondary_content = true ) {10 if ( $get_secondary_content ) {11 ob_start();12 .13 .14 .15 16 return array( $title, $subtitle, $secondary_content );17 }1819}Simply copy the function to the functions.php of the child theme, which will override the parent theme』s one. Once done, you can modify it to meet your needs.
Copy to Clipboardfunction avada_get_page_title_bar_contents( $post_id, $get_secondary_content = TRUE ) {
// Place your code here.
.
.
.

return array( $title, $subtitle, $secondary_content );
}xxxxxxxxxx8 1function avada_get_page_title_bar_contents( $post_id, $get_secondary_content = TRUE ) {2 // Place your code here.3 .4 .5 .67 return array( $title, $subtitle, $secondary_content );8}Method 3: Actions and FiltersThe correct and safest way of updating or modifying theme functions within a child theme is using actions and filters. Apart from the actions and filters built-in within Avada, you can use the default WordPress actions and filters to modify the theme』s functionality.
A simple example would be changing the image size generated for blog large layout thumbnails in the Avada theme. The correct way to re-register within the child theme is to use after_setup_theme action in the child theme functions.php, remove the image size and then re-register the image size.
Example of an ActionCopy to Clipboardadd_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'my_child_theme_image_size' );
function my_child_theme_image_size() {
remove_image_size( 'blog-large' );
add_image_size( 'blog-large', 1000, 500, true );
}xxxxxxxxxx5 1add_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'my_child_theme_image_size' );2function my_child_theme_image_size() {3 remove_image_size( 'blog-large' );4 add_image_size( 'blog-large', 1000, 500, true );5}Useful Documentation On Child ThemesIf you』d like to learn and read even more about child themes, please follow the links below.
WordPress Codex on Child ThemesWordPress Developers Handbook: Child ThemesHow To Create A WP Child Theme video by WPBeginner.com