How to Install Your Kadence Child Theme & Import Demo Content
Before you get started:
Update WordPress and plugins
Make sure your site is running the latest version of WordPress and all plugins are updated. If you have an established site with content, I recommend creating a backup first.
Deactivate Classic Editor
If you’re using the “Classic Editor” plugin, deactivate it. Kadence only works with the block editor.
Switching from Genesis or another theme?
Check out my quick guide
Established sites: do your blog posts get sent to your email list automatically?
The importer adds demo blog posts. Pause any RSS-to-email feeds before importing, then delete the demo posts and restart your feed.
How to Install Your Theme & Import Demo Content:
Update 03/29/25: The starter templates area has moved. You can now find it in the top left corner of your WordPress dashboard. Click on Starter Templates, and then choose Hearten Made from the dropdown on the right-hand side.
Import issues: If you receive an error during the import process, the demo doesn't import after 10 minutes, or if the import did not complete all the way (missing pages etc), please read this troubleshooting guide
"Theme is missing the style.css stylesheet" error: See how to fix