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Velvet Blues Update URLs

v3.2.10
by VelvetBlues.com · 4.6 (260 reviews)

Updates all urls and content links in your website.

200K+ active installs Updated Oct 18, 2020 Tested to 5.5.14
Closed on WordPress.org

WordPress.org closed this plugin on May 3, 2024 because of a security issue. It can no longer be installed from WordPress.org, so we have switched off the live demo and the download. If it runs on one of your sites, plan a replacement. See maintained alternatives

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About Velvet Blues Update URLs

This plugin helps you update old URLs and links on your WordPress website when you move to a new domain name. It allows you to choose which links to update and provides a count of how many items were updated.

Frequently asked questions

What does Velvet Blues Update URLs do?
This plugin helps you change old URLs and links in your website when you move your WordPress website to a new domain name. It updates internal links to pages and references to images that would otherwise point to your old domain name.
What types of content can be updated?
Users can choose to update links embedded in content, excerpts, or custom fields.
Can I update links for attachments?
Yes, users can choose whether to update links for attachments.
Can I see what was updated?
Yes, you can view how many items were updated.

Changelog

3.2.10

  • Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x and 5.5.x releases.
  • Version Update.

3.2.9

  • Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 5.1.x releases.
  • Version Update.

3.2.8

  • Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 4.9.x releases.
  • Version Update.

3.2.7

  • Maintenance Update.

3.2.6

  • Tested with 4.6.
  • Version Update.

3.2.5

  • Updated label ID for better UX when selecting url location options.
  • Added use if is_serialized() to remove PHP NOTICES about offsets during url update process.
  • Confirmed compatibility to with WP 4.6 and updated stable tag.

3.2.3

  • Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 4.0.x releases.
  • Updated readme file.

3.2.2

  • Relocated Update URLs tab to Tools section. It is now found under Tools->Update URLs
  • Added additional serialization checks for postmeta.

3.2.1

  • Bug fixes.
  • Added Turkish language file.

3.2

  • Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 3.6.x releases.
  • Added option to replace urls within Links.
  • Updated success and error dialogs and other text throught plugin.

3.1

  • Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 3.5 release.

3.0

  • Confirmed compatibility with latest WordPress releases and added support for future versions.
  • Redesigned interface.
  • Added the ability to update links in custom fields.
  • Improved security against potential cross-site attacks by adding nonces and a referrer check and added exit to script if accessed directly.
  • New error messages and field validation.
  • Made changing ALL GUIDs optional, and turned off by default.
  • Internationalized plugin.
  • Updated License to GPLv2 or later.
  • Fixed Typos

2.0.1

  • Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 3.1.x releases.
  • Updated FAQs and Contributors.

2.0

  • Added the ability to update links in excerpt fields.
  • Updated code for full compatibility with WordPress 3.0 releases.

1.0.3

  • Confirmed compatibility with recent WordPress releases.

1.0.2

  • Fixed PHP short tag problem, so as to be compatible with all configurations.

1.0.1

  • Fixed possible interactions with other plugins.

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