## Theme Updates & Changelog

Product: Monogram - Personal Portfolio WordPress Theme
URL: https://hub.jkdevstudio.com/docs/monogram/support-resources/theme-updates-changelog
Updated: 2026-09-06

Keeping Monogram up to date ensures you have the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches.

## Automatic Updates

The recommended method. Requires an activated license via JKDEVKIT.

1. Activate your license in **Theme Dashboard &gt; License** using your Envato purchase code
2. When updates are available, a notification appears in **WordPress &gt; Updates**
3. Click **Update Now** to install the latest version

## Manual Updates

If automatic updates are not available:

1. Download the latest theme version from ThemeForest (your Downloads page)
2. Extract the zip file - locate `monogram.zip` (the installable theme file)
3. Go to **Appearance &gt; Themes**
4. Delete the current Monogram theme (your content and settings are preserved)
5. Click **Add New &gt; Upload Theme** and upload the new `monogram.zip`
6. Activate the theme

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Always back up your site before updating. Use a backup plugin like UpdraftPlus or your hosting provider backup feature. If you edited parent theme files directly (not recommended), those changes will be lost on update.

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## Changelog

View the complete version history and release notes:

[**View Changelog**](https://hub.jkdevstudio.com/changelog/61835170)

## After Updating

- Clear all caches (browser cache, caching plugin, CDN)
- Regenerate Elementor CSS: **Elementor &gt; Tools &gt; Regenerate CSS**
- Check for core plugin updates in the TGMPA notification bar
- Test key pages to verify everything works correctly