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WP Rollback – Rollback Plugins and Themes

By Devin Walker

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

WP Rollback – Rollback Plugins and Themes Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily rollback or forward any WordPress plugin, theme, or block to a previous version. This plugin simplifies the process without manual fuss.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.05/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 213+ reviews)

Active Installations

300,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to quickly and easily rollback any theme or plugin from WordPress.org to any previous or newer version without any of the manual fuss. It works just like the plugin updater, except you are rolling back to a specific version. No need for manually downloading and FTPing the files or learning Subversion. This plugin takes care of the trouble for you.

While it is considered best practice to always keep your WordPress plugins and themes updated, there are times you may need to quickly revert to a previous version. This plugin makes that process as easy as a few mouse clicks. Simply select the version of the plugin or theme that you would like to rollback to, confirm, and in a few moments you will be using the version requested. No more fumbling to find the version, downloading, unzipping, FTPing, learning Subversion or hair pulling.

For advanced features like premium plugin/theme support, comprehensive activity logging, multisite network support, and priority support, consider upgrading to WP Rollback Pro.

Important Disclaimer: This plugin is not intended to be used without first taking the proper precautions to ensure zero data loss or site downtime. Always be sure you have first tested the rollback on a staging or development site prior to using WP Rollback on a live site.

We provide no assurances, guarantees, or warranties that the plugin, theme, or WordPress version you are downgrading to will work as you expect. Use this plugin at your own risk.

This plugin is translation ready. You can contribute to the translation of the plugin into your language.

We answer all free user support requests on the WordPress.org support forum. For pro users, please submit your questions to WP Rollback Pro support.

Documentation is available on our website for further assistance.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Rollback stands out as a specialized tool for reverting plugins and themes to previous versions, a niche not widely covered by many alternatives.

Top alternatives

WP Rollback – Rollback Plugins and Themes

Strengths

Simple and intuitive interface for rolling back updates.
Supports both plugins and themes.
Widely trusted with a strong user base.
Provides peace of mind when updates cause issues.

Weaknesses

Rollback failures can cause site crashes in rare cases.
Limited to rollback functionality without additional site management features.
No clear indication of rollback success or failure reasons in some cases.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights WP Rollback as an essential and reliable tool, though some have experienced critical failures.

Positive highlights

'This plugin is a true lifesaver.' - Afshari
'Simple to use and always works great.' - nigelt10
'Easy to use and a real life saver.' - DanyelAndre
'10/10 amazing, super useful and a timesaver.' - sn0r
'Saved my backside from restoring backup after backup.' - xhaling

Common complaints

Rollback failure causing site crashes.
Lack of detailed error messages when rollback fails.

Weaknesses

Rollback can fail without clear reasons.
Some users experienced site crashes after rollback attempts.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

WP Rollback is ideal for WordPress administrators and site owners who want a quick and easy way to revert plugin or theme updates that cause issues, providing a safety net during updates.

Not ideal for

It is less suitable for users who require comprehensive site management tools or those uncomfortable troubleshooting potential rollback failures that might affect site stability.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential rollback functionality for plugins and themes, allowing users to revert to previous versions easily and safely.

Pro version

The pro version typically includes enhanced rollback features, priority support, and possibly integration with staging environments or backup tools to improve rollback reliability and user experience.

Final Verdict

WP Rollback is a highly valuable plugin for anyone managing WordPress sites, offering a straightforward solution to undo problematic updates quickly.

While generally reliable and praised by users, occasional rollback failures highlight the importance of having backups and staging environments alongside this tool.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Rollback – Rollback Plugins and Themes plugin.

Rollback

Version

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FAQ

Short answer = Yes. Longer answer = It depends on how you use it.

WP Rollback is completely safe because all it does is take publicly available versions of the plugins you already have on your site and install the version that you designate. There is no other kinds of trickery or fancy offsite calls or anything. BUT!!!

Safety largely depends on you. The WordPress website admin. We absolutely do NOT recommend rolling back any plugins or themes on a live site. Test the rollback locally first, have backups, use all the best practice tools available to you. This is intended to make rolling back easier, that’s all.