If you have ever broken your website while updating a plugin, it may be due to incompatibilities or conflicts with other plugins. One solution is to downgrade the plugin to a lower version. You can do this directly through the plugin repository on wordpress.org or by using a plugin like WP Rollback. By following these steps, you can select a specific version to downgrade to and replace your current version of the plugin. This can help restore functionality to your website and prevent future issues. Remember to reactivate the plugin after downgrading. These methods can be helpful for managing plugin compatibility on your WordPress site.
Have you ever encountered issues with your website after updating a plugin? It’s not uncommon for plugins to become incompatible with your WordPress version or conflict with other plugins. If you’re experiencing issues with a plugin on a newer version, it might be time to consider downgrading to a previous version and waiting for updates.
Downgrading a Plugin Version
One way to downgrade a plugin is by directly accessing the plugin repository on wordpress.org. In this article, we’ll focus on downgrading the "Gutenberg" plugin specifically. Simply visit wordpress.org and navigate to the plugin page for "Gutenberg." From there, click on the "Advanced View" link. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the specific version you want to downgrade to, and click the Download button. After downloading, delete the current plugin and install the specific version in the folder "wp-content/plugins/" using methods like FTP, File Manager plugins, or Cpanel. Don’t forget to reactivate the plugin.
Using WP Rollback Plugin
For a simpler method, you can utilize the "WP Rollback" plugin. Install the WP Rollback plugin through the admin interface just like any other plugin. Once activated, you’ll see a new "Rollback" link below each installed plugin. Clicking on the Rollback link will take you to a page where you can view all installed versions and choose the previous version you wish to roll back to. Select the desired version and click the "Rollback" button. Confirm the rollback action, and the plugin will download and replace the current version with the older one.
Final Thoughts
By following these two methods, you can effectively downgrade the version of a WordPress plugin. If you found this article helpful, be sure to explore more WordPress tips in the future and follow us on Facebook for additional insightful content.
