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WP Rollback – Rollback Plugins and Themes

By Devin Walker

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

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

7.03/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 215+ 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 competes with a handful of smaller, more narrowly focused tools that also let users revert plugins or core versions. Compared to these, WP Rollback stands out for its polish, active development, and broad compatibility with both plugins and themes.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports rolling back both plugins and themes, not just one or the other
Simple, intuitive interface built into the standard plugin update screen
Long track record with a large, loyal user base
Actively maintained with ongoing translations and updates

Weaknesses

Some core functionality is being pushed toward a Pro version, frustrating long-time free users
Alternatives like Core Rollback or WP Downgrade may be simpler for single-purpose core version needs

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.9/5 average from 215 ratings and 97.2% five-star reviews, sentiment toward WP Rollback is overwhelmingly positive. Only 4 reviews (1.9%) are in the 1-2 star range, suggesting the plugin reliably does what it promises for the vast majority of users.

Positive highlights

"Saved my life. Thank you!" — fufy
"WP Rollback is 10/10 amazing. Super useful and such a timesaver." — sn0r
"This plugin saved my backside from restoring backup after backup when a WooCommerce update broke my site." — xhaling
"I have relied on this on many occasions – simple to use and always works great." — nigelt10
"It brought me indescribable peace of mind knowing that I could 'rollback' the problem-causing plugin update!" — jeremy20184

Common complaints

A rollback attempt on WooCommerce failed with no error message, resulting in a crashed site

Weaknesses

A historical high-severity XSS/CSRF vulnerability (fixed in version 1.2.3) shows the plugin has had serious security issues in the past
At least one report of a failed rollback causing a site crash indicates the process isn't entirely foolproof
Recent shift of some rollback features behind a Pro paywall has caught some free users off guard

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Site owners and administrators who need a fast, reliable way to revert a plugin or theme after a problematic update. It's especially valuable for non-technical users who want peace of mind without digging into manual file restores or backups.

Not ideal for

Users without a staging environment or backup strategy should be cautious, as rollbacks can occasionally fail unexpectedly, as one reviewer experienced with WooCommerce. Given the plugin's history of a high-severity vulnerability (now patched), it's also essential to keep the plugin fully updated at all times.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version lets users roll back installed plugins and themes to previous versions directly from the WordPress admin, covering the core use case for most sites.

Pro version

WP Rollback Pro reportedly extends version control capabilities further, though some users have noted that certain rollback functions once free are now gated behind the paid tier, which has caused some confusion among long-time users.

Final Verdict

WP Rollback earns its strong reputation with a 4.9-star rating built on genuine usefulness: it consistently helps users recover from bad updates without needing a full backup restore. The overwhelming majority of reviews praise its simplicity and reliability, and it remains more versatile than narrower alternatives like Core Rollback or WP Downgrade since it handles both plugins and themes.

That said, prospective users should weigh two caveats: a documented high-severity vulnerability from years ago (now fixed) is a reminder to always run the latest version, and a small number of reports show rollbacks can occasionally fail without warning. Combined with the recent move of some features to a paid tier, WP Rollback is still a strong recommendation, but it's not entirely risk-free or fully free anymore.

Other Notable Features

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

Rollback

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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.