{"id":9517,"date":"2023-03-13T23:32:48","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9517"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:32:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:32:48","slug":"you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;You won&#8217;t believe how to reverse a WordPress update in just a few clicks!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-678747f1a8fbb\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-678747f1a8fbb\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#How_to_Undo_a_Faulty_WordPress_Update_A_Guide\" title=\"How to Undo a Faulty WordPress Update: A Guide\">How to Undo a Faulty WordPress Update: A Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#1_Backup_Your_Site\" title=\"1. Backup Your Site\">1. Backup Your Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#2_Check_For_Compatibility_Issues\" title=\"2. Check For Compatibility Issues\">2. Check For Compatibility Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#3_Checkout_Your_Site%E2%80%99s_Logs\" title=\"3. Checkout Your Site&#8217;s Logs\">3. Checkout Your Site&#8217;s Logs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#4_Rollback_WordPress_to_a_Previous_Version\" title=\"4. Rollback WordPress to a Previous Version\">4. Rollback WordPress to a Previous Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#5_Test_Your_Site\" title=\"5. Test Your Site\">5. Test Your Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-to-reverse-a-wordpress-update-in-just-a-few-clicks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Undo_a_Faulty_WordPress_Update_A_Guide\"><\/span>How to Undo a Faulty WordPress Update: A Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a WordPress user, you may encounter updates that cause headaches. Whether it&#8217;s broken functionality, compatibility issues, or conflicts with your theme or plugins, these faulty updates can be frustrating and time-consuming. However, don&#8217;t fret just yet! In this article, we&#8217;ll guide you through the steps of how to undo a WordPress update to restore your site to its previous state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Backup_Your_Site\"><\/span>1. Backup Your Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to create a backup of your site. This backup will allow you to restore your site to its previous state in case something goes wrong during the undo process. You can make a backup of your site using a plugin like UpdraftPlus or manually through your hosting provider&#8217;s control panel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_For_Compatibility_Issues\"><\/span>2. Check For Compatibility Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compatibility issues may be the main culprit for a problematic update. It&#8217;s crucial to identify any compatibility issues before undoing the update. Check if any of your theme or plugin developers have released updates to address compatibility issues with the latest version of WordPress. If there are no updates available, you may need to switch to a different theme or plugin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Checkout_Your_Site%E2%80%99s_Logs\"><\/span>3. Checkout Your Site&#8217;s Logs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress logs can help you identify what went wrong with the update. You can access your site&#8217;s logs through your hosting provider&#8217;s control panel, or use a plugin like WP Log Viewer. Look for errors or warnings that occurred around the time of the update. If you find any errors that are related to the update, you may be able to fix them and avoid having to undo the update altogether.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Rollback_WordPress_to_a_Previous_Version\"><\/span>4. Rollback WordPress to a Previous Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve determined that the update is causing a significant problem on your site, the next step is to rollback WordPress to a previous version. There are several methods you can use to achieve this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method 1: Using a Plugin:<\/strong> Use the WP Downgrade plugin to easily rollback WordPress to a previous version. Install and activate the WP Downgrade plugin, enter the version number you want to downgrade to, and the plugin will automatically download and install the previous version of WordPress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method 2: Manual Rollback:<\/strong> Manually rollback WordPress by downloading the previous version of WordPress from the WordPress.org release archive. Delete the current WordPress files from your site and replace them with the files from the previous version.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method 3: Use Your Hosting Provider&#8217;s Backup:<\/strong> Most hosting providers automatically create backups of your site before updates are installed. Roll back WordPress using one of these backups if you don&#8217;t have a backup of your own.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Test_Your_Site\"><\/span>5. Test Your Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After undoing the WordPress update, it&#8217;s essential to test your site thoroughly to ensure that everything is working correctly. Test all of your site&#8217;s functionality, including plugins and themes that had issues with the previous version of WordPress. If everything looks good, congratulations, you&#8217;re done!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Undoing a WordPress update can be a frustrating experience, but by following these steps, you can restore your site to its previous state quickly and easily. Remember always to backup your site before making any changes, identify compatibility issues, and carefully choose the method you use to rollback WordPress. By taking these precautions, you can avoid the risk of data loss and ensure your site is always running smoothly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Undo a Faulty WordPress Update: A Guide Introduction As a WordPress user, you may encounter updates that cause headaches. 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