wordpress one click and manual update

There are two main ways to update WordPress: one-click (automatic through the dashboard) and manual (uploading files yourself).

If by “local” you mean a WordPress site running on your local computer (using tools like XAMPP, WAMP, MAMP, Local, or Laragon), you can update it in the same two ways.

1. One-Click Update (Local WordPress)

If your local site has internet access:

1. Start your local server (XAMPP/WAMP/MAMP/Laragon).
2. Open your local site (for example, http://localhost/your-site).
3. Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard.
4. Go to Dashboard → Updates.
5. Click Update Now.
6. Wait for the update to finish and test the site.

This works just like updating a live website.

2. Manual Update (Local WordPress)

Use this if the one-click update doesn’t work.

1. Back up your local site (files and database).
2. Download the latest WordPress from:
3. Extract the ZIP file.
4. Open your local WordPress installation folder (for example, htdocs/your-site in XAMPP or www/your-site in WAMP).
5. Replace all WordPress core files except:
   • wp-content
   • wp-config.php
6. Open http://localhost/your-site/wp-admin.
7. If prompted, click Update WordPress Database.
8. Verify that the site and plugins are working correctly.

Key Difference from a Live Site

• Live site: You usually update via the hosting control panel or FTP/SFTP.
• Local site: You update files directly on your computer in the local web server directory, without needing FTP.