Getting Started ​

WP Rollback is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to safely rollback any WordPress plugin or theme to a previous version with just a few clicks.

What is WP Rollback? ​

WP Rollback provides a simple, reliable way to revert WordPress plugins and themes to previous versions when updates cause issues on your site. Instead of manually downloading and replacing files, WP Rollback automates the entire process with built-in safety checks.

Why Use WP Rollback? ​

• Safety First: Version preservation and safety checks prevent conflicts
• Time Saving: No need to manually download and replace files
• Version Management: Easy access to all available versions
• Rollback Confidence: Test updates knowing you can easily revert

Installation ​

Free Version ​

1. Download WP Rollback from the WordPress.org repository
2. Upload the plugin to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory
3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
4. Navigate to Tools > WP Rollback to get started

Pro Version ​

The Pro version includes additional features like:

• Premium plugin and theme rollbacks
• Activity logging and tracking
• Advanced rollback options
• Priority support

After Purchasing Pro ​

When you purchase WP Rollback Pro, you'll receive two welcome emails:

1. WP Rollback Pro Welcome Email containing:

   • Your license key
   • Direct download link
   • Getting started guide
   • Subscription details

2. PaidCommunities Account Email providing:

   • Customer dashboard access at customer.paidcommunities.com
   • Account management capabilities
   • Instructions for accessing your portal

For detailed information about managing your Pro subscription, see our Customer Dashboard guide.

Important for Premium Plugin and Theme Rollbacks: Both free and pro versions create archives of premium assets during updates. However, WP Rollback must be installed BEFORE updates occur to capture the previous version. The Pro version provides the UI to access and rollback to these archived versions, while free users can access them via SFTP at wp-content/uploads/wp-rollback/.

Multisite Installation ​

For WordPress Multisite installations:

1. Install WP Rollback as usual
2. Network Activate the plugin from Network Admin → Plugins
3. Access WP Rollback from Network Admin → Settings → WP Rollback
4. Only Super Administrators can perform rollbacks

Quick Start ​

Once installed, you'll see Rollback links added to your plugins and themes:

1. Plugin Rollbacks: Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and click "Rollback" next to any plugin
2. Theme Rollbacks: Go to Appearance > Themes and click "Rollback" on any theme
3. Advanced Management: Use Tools > WP Rollback for centralized rollback management

System Requirements ​

• WordPress 6.5 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• Write permissions to wp-content directory
• Stable internet connection for downloading versions

What's Next? ​

• Learn How Rollbacks Work
• Explore Plugin Rollbacks
• Understand Theme Rollbacks
• Running Multisite? See our Multisite Guide
• Discover Pro Features and benefits

Need Help? ​

• Check our Troubleshooting Guide
• Review Frequently Asked Questions
• Pro users: Access support through your Customer Dashboard