{"id":11633,"date":"2020-09-05T15:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-05T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=11633"},"modified":"2020-12-04T10:18:33","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T09:18:33","slug":"how-to-update-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-update-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Plugins in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you use WordPress as your website platform, chances are you have installed some of the many available and useful WordPress plugins as well. <strong>In order to keep your website up and running with minimal issues and to make the most use out of your plugins, you must make sure that your plugins are always up to date<\/strong>. This time around, we will talk about why updating your plugins is so important, and teach you how to update plugins in WordPress using a few different methods.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Why you Should Update Your WordPress Plugins<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]One of the reasons why WordPress is such a widely used CMS platform is because of the many available third-party plugins that can bring new features to your website and greatly expand its functionality. A plethora of plugins can be found for free in the WordPress.org repository, and many can be upgraded to the premium version as well.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]That being said, the WordPress core itself is also constantly changing. With each new WordPress update, the platform becomes more functional, more practical, and more secure than the previous one. Part of the reason why so many plugins get new updates is so they can maintain their compatibility with the newest WordPress version. So, if you make sure to always update your plugins to the latest version, you will avoid running into any compatibility issues when it comes to the latest version of WordPress.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Aside from the WordPress core itself, another major reason why you should keep your plugins up to date is because <strong>plugin updates usually bring new features and also serve to fix any present bugs<\/strong>. Even if you currently don\u2019t need any new features, bug fixes that come with many plugin updates are a solid motive to update your plugins. Plugin errors and bugs can cause many issues, from difficulties in using some (if not all) of their features to creating breaches in your website\u2019s security.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]So, to sum up \u2013 <strong>not only do plugin updates help you fix any existing issues and allow you to enjoy fresh functionalities, but they can contribute to your website\u2019s security as a whole<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now that we\u2019ve looked into some of the benefits of updating your WordPress plugins, let\u2019s see how you can update them in the first place. We will cover the following:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#updating-wordpress-plugins-in-the-wordpress-admin\">Updating Your WordPress Plugins in the WordPress Admin<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#updating-plugins-automatically-using-a-plugin\">Updating Plugins in WordPress Automatically Using a Plugin<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#updating-plugins-in-the-functions.php-file\">Automatically Updating Plugins in the functions.php File<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#undoing-wordpress-plugin-updates\">Undoing WordPress Plugin Updates<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"updating-wordpress-plugins-in-the-wordpress-admin\"><\/a>How to Update Your WordPress Plugins in the WordPress Admin<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]WordPress comes with many built-in admin management systems that make it quite functional and easy to use, no matter your skill and knowledge. One such system is the <strong>update system that automatically checks for any available updates and displays notifications when new updates are available<\/strong>. This includes updates for your WordPress core, themes, and plugins.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can check out these notifications by going to <em>Dashboard &gt;&gt; Updates<\/em> section in your WordPress Admin area.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Dashboard-Updates.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dashboard Updates\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Dashboard-Updates.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Dashboard-Updates-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Dashboard-Updates-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Here, among the available WordPress core and theme updates, you will also see a list of plugins that can be updated. You can select one, multiple, or all plugins from this list and then hit the <em>Update Plugins<\/em> button to update the plugins in question.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Plugins-Update.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Plugins Update\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Plugins-Update.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Plugins-Update-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Plugins-Update-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Another way to update your plugins is to <strong>head directly to the <em>Plugins &gt;&gt; Installed Plugins<\/em> tab<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If there are any new updates available, a notification with a number of available updates will appear right next to the <em>Plugins<\/em> menu tab in the Admin bar.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Installed-Plugins.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Installed Plugins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Installed-Plugins.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Installed-Plugins-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Installed-Plugins-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Every plugin with an update will have a notification under it.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Update-Notification.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Update Notification\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Update-Notification.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Update-Notification-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Update-Notification-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Before you proceed with updating any of your plugins, you can view the details of each new version so that you know exactly what changes you can expect.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/New-Version-Plugin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"New Version Plugin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/New-Version-Plugin.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/New-Version-Plugin-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/New-Version-Plugin-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]When you are ready to update your plugin, simply click the <em><strong>update now<\/strong><\/em> button and you\u2019re all set.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Update-Plugin-Button.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Update Plugin Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Update-Plugin-Button.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Update-Plugin-Button-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Update-Plugin-Button-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can also update multiple plugins at once in case there is more than one plugin update available. There\u2019s a box next to every plugin you can use to select more than one plugin and use bulk options. Once you select all plugins you wish to update, use <strong>the <em>Bulk Actions<\/em> dropdown<\/strong> and select the <em>Update<\/em> option. Then, click the <em>Apply<\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Plugins-Bulk-Action.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Plugins Bulk Action\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Plugins-Bulk-Action.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Plugins-Bulk-Action-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Plugins-Bulk-Action-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, we should note that the best practice is to wait a few days before you proceed with updating your plugins since, during this period, the plugin authors usually fix any reported bugs or errors. However, one exception is the security update \u2013 we recommend installing this type of update right away.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"updating-plugins-automatically-using-a-plugin\"><\/a>How to Update Plugins in WordPress Automatically Using a Plugin<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In case you want to set automatic updates for your plugins, you can do this by <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin\/\">installing a WordPress plugin<\/a> called <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Easy Updates Manager<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Easy Updates Manager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This is a lightweight but powerful plugin that allows you to manage and automate various types of updates, including your WordPress core, plugins, and themes that come from the WordPress.org repository. And while we do plan to take a look at some of the plugin\u2019s useful options, this time around, we\u2019re mostly going to focus on how you can set automatic updates for your plugins.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once you install and activate the Easy Updates Manager plugin, the first thing you should do is to go to <em><strong>Dashboard &gt;&gt; Updates Options<\/strong><\/em> to access and configure the plugin\u2019s settings. Here, you will be able to configure some specific options regarding your WordPress core, themes, plugins, logs, and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Options.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Easy Updates Manager Options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Options.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Options-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Options-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In the <em>General<\/em> tab, you can use a so-called master switch that allows you to enable or disable all updates for your WordPress installation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-General-Settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Easy Updates Manager General Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-General-Settings.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-General-Settings-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-General-Settings-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You will also get access to some <em>Quick configuration actions<\/em> that let you quickly change some of the available settings below all at once.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Quick-Configuration-Actions.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Easy Updates Manager Quick Configuration Actions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Quick-Configuration-Actions.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Quick-Configuration-Actions-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Quick-Configuration-Actions-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you want, the <em>General<\/em> screen also allows you to configure the way you want your WordPress core, themes and plugins to be updated, or you can disable automatic updates altogether.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For example, <strong>the <em>Plugin updates<\/em> section includes the option that lets you update your plugins manually, disable plugin updates<\/strong> (the option that turns off all plugin updates and prevents update notices from being shown), <strong>enable auto-updates, or choose per plugin<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Plugin-Updates.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Easy Updates Manager Plugin Updates\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Plugin-Updates.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Plugin-Updates-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Plugin-Updates-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you pick the last option, you will be able to select the plugins which you want to update automatically <strong>by going to the <em>Plugins<\/em> tab<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once there, you will see a list of all available plugins similar to how they\u2019re listed in your dashboard\u2019s <em>Plugins<\/em> screen.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Plugins-Update-Options.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Easy Updates Manager Plugins Update Options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Plugins-Update-Options.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Plugins-Update-Options-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Plugins-Update-Options-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Under each plugin, you will notice two options: <strong>the first option that lets you <em>Allow<\/em> or <em>Block<\/em> plugin updates<\/strong>, and the second one that <strong>allows you to enable or disable automatic updates<\/strong> for that specific plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can set options for each plugin individually, or you can select multiple plugins at once and apply the desired option from the <em>Bulk Actions<\/em> dropdown.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Automatic-Updates.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Easy Updates Manager Automatic Updates\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Automatic-Updates.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Automatic-Updates-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Easy-Updates-Manager-Automatic-Updates-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;78px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"updating-plugins-in-the-functions.php-file\"><\/a>Automatically Updating Plugins in the functions.php File<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you prefer not to use a plugin for this task, another way to enable the automatic update of your plugins is to add a filter into your theme\u2019s <strong>functions.php<\/strong> file. Since this is a more advanced and somewhat risky method (considering you\u2019re making direct edits in the theme file), we advise you to use this method only if you\u2019re at least a bit familiar with coding.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Go to A<em>ppearance &gt;&gt; Theme Editor<\/em> and find a file named functions.php.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Appearance-Theme-Editor.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Appearance Theme Editor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Appearance-Theme-Editor.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Appearance-Theme-Editor-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Appearance-Theme-Editor-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Theme-Functions.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Theme Functions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Theme-Functions.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Theme-Functions-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Theme-Functions-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once there, insert the following:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">add_filter('auto_update_plugin', '__return_true');<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After you\u2019re done, hit the <em>Update File<\/em> button and that\u2019s it \u2013 this will trigger the automatic update of all your plugins.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Just keep in mind that <strong>you will need to add this snippet again if you end up changing the theme<\/strong>, since it works only for the one you\u2019re currently using.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"undoing-wordpress-plugin-updates\"><\/a>How to undo WordPress Plugin Updates<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sometimes, despite taking extra measures, some plugin updates can still cause unexpected errors and result in some of the plugin features not working correctly. Luckily, if this happens, you have the option to undo your WordPress plugin updates.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]First, select the plugin that is causing trouble and choose the <em>Deactivate<\/em> option.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Deactivate-Plugin-Button.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Deactivate Plugin Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Deactivate-Plugin-Button.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Deactivate-Plugin-Button-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Deactivate-Plugin-Button-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then, install and <strong>activate the plugin called <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-rollback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WP Rollback<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WP Rollback\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Afterward, you will notice a new option in your <em>Plugins<\/em> screen called <em>Rollback<\/em> that will allow you to rollback your plugin to the previous version. You should click on this option.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Installed-Plugins-Rollback-Option.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Installed Plugins Rollback Option\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Installed-Plugins-Rollback-Option.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Installed-Plugins-Rollback-Option-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Installed-Plugins-Rollback-Option-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A new page will open, showing you the version you\u2019ve installed, and all the previous versions.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Options.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WP Rollback Options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Options.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Options-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Options-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can click on the previous version and hit the <em>Rollback<\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Version-Button.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WP Rollback Version Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Version-Button.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Version-Button-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Version-Button-620x381.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This will trigger a notification that lets you know you should do a backup of your WordPress website before moving forward with the rollback.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Button.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WP Rollback Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Button.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Button-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WP-Rollback-Button-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once you\u2019ve made sure you can safely proceed with undoing your update, select the <em>Rollback<\/em> button once again, and that\u2019s it. The latest version of your plugin will be replaced with the previous one.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To say that plugin updates can bring various benefits to your WordPress website would be an understatement. These updates usually contain bug and\/or security fixes, and some even come packed with neat new features. If you ask us, these are more than enough reasons to update your WordPress plugins on a regular basis. Now, whether you want to update them manually, opt for the automatic update of only a select few plugins, or simply choose to update them all at once, it\u2019s entirely up to you. 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