Requirements for Installing the Divi Child Theme
- WordPress: Ensure that your WordPress version is up to date. It is recommended to use the latest stable version for compatibility.
- Divi Theme: The Divi parent theme must be installed. You can purchase and download it from the Elegant Themes website.
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⚠️ PHP VERSION To install the child theme correctly and import the demo content, your site must be running PHP 7.4.
If your site is on a higher PHP version (8.x), you may see warnings like “Undefined array key…”. These warnings can prevent the child theme and demo import from working properly.
What to do:
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Temporarily switch your site’s PHP version to 7.4 via your hosting provider.
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Install the child theme and import the demo content.
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After the import is complete, you can switch back to the current PHP version for security.
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- MySQL: A MySQL version of 5.6 or higher is required, or MariaDB 10.0 or higher.
- Divi Child Theme: Download and prepare the .zip file of your child theme for import.
Recommended Plugins:
- Backup Plugin: It is advisable to use a backup plugin to protect your data before making installations or updates.
Make sure all these requirements are met before proceeding with the installation of your Divi child theme. If you need more information or assistance, feel free to ask!