# Can't install a ghost theme **URL:** \ **Category:** Self-hosting\ **Created:** [December 31, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158 "2022-12-31T20:46:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Los1sol](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/los1sol/32/34077_2.png) [@Los1sol](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Los1sol)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158/1 "2022-12-31T20:46:06Z")
Cannot install some Ghost themes (see below for list). No error given. The Install button simply turns red (or pink) and reads “Retry”. Retrying doesn’t help. Same problem. Here are the ones where installation is not possible: Headline Dawn Journal Alto Edition These are able to be installed for some reason: London Ruby Ease **Steps to Reproduce** 1. Go to your site to change a theme. or just replace [your-domain-name.com](http://your-domain-name.com) form this URL: [your-domain-name.com - Home Page - Got a question?](https://www.your-domain-name.com/ghost/#/settings/design/change-theme/) 2. Choose one of the themes that do not work, such as Journal, and observe the problem. * * * ## Setup information My stack and versions: Host provider: Linode OS: Ubuntu, v20.04.5 LTS Node Version: v16.19.0 Ghost Version: 5.2.3 Ghost-CLI Version: 1.23.1 Environment: production **How did you install Ghost?** Self-hosting. Followed a tutorial. **Browser & OS version** Not that it matters, but I’m using both Chrome and Safari and the problem exists in both. **Relevant log / error output** I wish there was a log or error output. ---
**Author:** ![mjw](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/mjw/32/30781_2.png) [@mjw](https://forum.ghost.org/u/mjw)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158/2 "2022-12-31T21:20:19Z")
I’ve moved your post to #help:self-hosting, since these themes certainly work on my sites (I just checked.) I suggest you first update to the latest version of Ghost and try again. Furthermore, please confirm if you’re uploading the themes are using the **Use _Theme_** button. ---
**Author:** ![Los1sol](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/los1sol/32/34077_2.png) [@Los1sol](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Los1sol)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158/3 "2022-12-31T22:20:18Z")
Hi, thanks for moving it to the appropriate category. I am already on the latest Ghost version. I was using the “Use [theme-name]” button not uploading the zip file. ---
**Author:** ![mjw](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/mjw/32/30781_2.png) [@mjw](https://forum.ghost.org/u/mjw)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158/4 "2022-12-31T23:28:54Z")
> [@Los1sol](#): > > I am already on the latest Ghost version. We’re on 5.26.4 I believe, so you’re behind somewhat. ---
**Author:** ![Los1sol](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/los1sol/32/34077_2.png) [@Los1sol](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Los1sol)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158/5 "2023-01-01T01:16:37Z")
Interesting. I updated to the latest before posting. Will go back and check why I didn’t do that correctly. Btw, where can one see the latest version? I couldn’t find that on the site when I looked. ---
**Author:** ![Los1sol](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/los1sol/32/34077_2.png) [@Los1sol](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Los1sol)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158/6 "2023-01-01T01:22:30Z")
Found it! > **[Releases · TryGhost/Ghost](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases)** > > Turn your audience into a business. Publishing, memberships, subscriptions and newsletters. - TryGhost/Ghost Should be on [Ghost.org](http://Ghost.org) as well. ---
**Author:** ![Los1sol](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/los1sol/32/34077_2.png) [@Los1sol](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Los1sol)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158/7 "2023-01-01T01:24:30Z")
Yikes! I’m 6 months behind. Will try and update later, thanks for pointing me in the right direction! ---
**Author:** ![Los1sol](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/los1sol/32/34077_2.png) [@Los1sol](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Los1sol)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158/8 "2023-01-01T01:35:56Z")
Update: I was able to update to the very latest ghost version and now the problem is solved! Thanks @mjw for your help! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/ghost2/original/2X/b/ba9ce5100b8bb264586f4f572545596b2ce3f081.png) [@system](https://forum.ghost.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/cant-install-a-ghost-theme/35158/9 "2023-04-01T01:36:40Z")
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