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Core Rollback

v1.3.7
by Andy Fragen · 4.6 (10 reviews)

Seamless rollback of WordPress Core to latest release or any outdated, secure release using the Core Update API and core update methods.

10K+ active installs Updated Dec 03, 2024 Tested to 6.7.2 Requires PHP 5.6
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Core Rollback

About Core Rollback

This tool allows you to easily rollback your WordPress Core to a previous secure release using the Core Update API. Simply select the version you want to rollback to from the dropdown menu and click "Rollback". However, be aware that downgrading WordPress Core may cause compatibility issues with plugins or themes and could potentially make your site unusable.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the logo for Core Rollback come from?
The logo for Core Rollback is from a meme generator, with original artwork by Allie Brosh.

Changelog

1.3.7 / 2024-12-02

  • start in init hook
  • add GitHub Action to generate POT

1.3.6 / 2024-11-01

  • remove load_plugin_textdomain()
  • composer update

1.3.5 / 2023-07-12

  • update rollback choices for PHP version

1.3.4 / 2023-02-07

  • composer update

1.3.3 / 2023-02-05

  • update for PHP 8.1

1.3.2 / 2022-05-10

  • use wp_is_block_theme() for check

1.3.1 / 2022-02-08

  • use sanitize_key() for nonces

1.3.0 / 2022-01-28

  • filter WP versions with significant deprecation notices/errors for newer PHP versions
  • add notice about limiting of rollback options for PHP versions

1.2.4 / 2022-01-14

  • proper nonce verification of settings page
  • remove unneededd version_compare check for notice

1.2.3 / 2022-01-11

  • I suck and so do typos

1.2.2 / 2022-01-11

  • need to use method_exists in check to properly function

1.2.1 / 2022-01-11

  • add function_exists( 'is_block_theme' ) check to avoid fatal

1.2.0 / 2022-01-10

  • add method to return array of block capable WP versions for rollback

1.1.2 / 2022-01-10

  • add notice if currently using block theme, thanks @costdev

1.1.1 / 2021-10-14

  • use sanitize_title_with_dashes() as sanitize_file_name() maybe have attached filter that changes output

1.1.0 / 2021-07-07

  • add @10up GitHub Actions for WordPress SVN

1.0.1 / 2020-12-4

  • fix text-domain in string, thanks Alex

1.0.0 / 2020-11-17

  • initial release to dot org repository
  • add Class Bootstrap to intiate process
  • updated instructions, etc
  • add assets, screenshots, banners, icon
  • add readme.txt and clean up create_admin_page()
  • add warning notice to settings
  • add force-check query arg to redirect to more consistently display the Re-install Now button.
  • limit rollbacks to WP > 4.0, I found some non-recoverable issue in my local testing
  • initial release

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