WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version Plugin Review
Explore the features and benefits of the WP Downgrade plugin, which allows precise control over your WordPress version for optimal compatibility.
Overview
Compatibility
Installation instructions
Customer support & learning resources
Changelog
Main benefits
Specify WordPress version
Automatic updates support
Rollback to previous versions
Manual download link edit
Enhanced security management
About this plugin
Author: Reisetiger
Categories: Utilities
Version: 1.2.6
Last updated: 08-05-2023
WordPress version: 3.0.1
Tested up to: 6.2.6
PHP version required: false
Languages: English (UK), Català [+16]
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Learning resources: View resources
Overview
The "WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version" plugin equips WordPress users with the ability to force the WordPress update routine to install a specific version of WordPress, either upgrading or downgrading to a chosen release. By downloading and installing the designated core release from wordpress.org just like a regular update, users can effectively bypass the default setting that only allows updates to the latest version. This becomes particularly beneficial for users waiting for plugin compatibility with new WordPress versions, allowing them to seamlessly perform automatic updates even to older versions. The plugin also includes an advanced option to manually edit download links for purposes like changing the language of the core WordPress or sourcing releases from alternative locations. Ideal for maintaining secure, seasoned WordPress installations, the WP Downgrade plugin is praised for mitigating the challenges and risks traditionally associated with manual updates. However, users are urged to backup their data before proceeding with version changes, as these operations carry inherent risks.
Automatic Updates to Specific Versions
- Allows users to specify a WordPress version for automatic updates.
- Eliminates the need for manual updates to older versions.
- Ensures compatibility with plugins that may not support the latest WP release.
Flexibility in Version Selection
- Users can choose to stay on a previous version or update to a newer one.
- Supports both upgrading and downgrading to different WP versions.
- Provides the ability to rollback to earlier releases if needed.
Enhanced Security
- Allows updates to secure releases without needing the latest version.
- Reduces the risk associated with running outdated WP versions.
- Helps maintain a secure WP installation even when not on the latest release.
Advanced Customization Options
- Users can manually edit the download link for WP core.
- Supports changing the language of the WP core.
- Allows fetching the release from alternative sources if necessary.
Rating and reviews
haappis
08 Nov, 2023
WP core updated automatically to 6.4 One of my important plugins stopped working correctly. I downgraded WP core to 6.3.2. It was really easy. Now I have turned off WP-core automatic plugin.
Definetely keeper!! Big thanks
bearit641
08 Nov, 2023
Have no fear using this. Absolute genius, works fast and saved my production site after an auto upgrade to 6.4. THANKS
blackwiredesigns
21 Oct, 2023
Saved me a ton of time when I needed to downgrade from the latest WordPress that had some issues. It was super easy to install and set the old version I wanted.
Samuel Bauer
17 Aug, 2023
Works like a charm, thanks a lot!! Please think about moving the menu item from “Settings” to “Tools”
Kat
02 Jul, 2023
tried different versions and manually input link but nothing. version stays the same.