Installation Guide

Last updated 2026-11-15

This guide applies to Blogger XML templates in general. Always read the notes included with your specific template as well.

Requirements

  • A Blogger blog you can administer.
  • The template’s .xml file, extracted from its download package.
  • A backup of your current theme.

Install

  1. In the Blogger dashboard, open Theme.
  2. Open the menu next to Customize and choose Backup to download your current theme.
  3. In the same menu choose Restore and upload the template XML file.
  4. Open Layout and confirm that your widgets are in place.
  5. View the blog in a private window on a phone and a desktop screen.

For a longer walkthrough with troubleshooting, read How to Install a Blogger XML Template.

Updates

When a new template version is released, repeat the backup step, then restore the new XML. Re-apply any custom code you added, because restoring replaces the theme file.

Support

If something fails, check Troubleshooting and then contact us through the support page.