How to downgrade WordPress version...

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by Pammer, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. #1
    According to wordpress release notes 2.3.1-RC1 version have already been active at all "fantastico".. so some of my plugins aren't working with new one :( update and i just want downgrade... or upload with 2.2.1-RC2 wordpress version..

    Anyone know, some step how can i do that for new site + for old sites too.. ?
     
    Pammer, Nov 28, 2007 IP
  2. gpearce

    gpearce Active Member

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    I don't think downgrading is possible. the database mods on each version are too great
     
    gpearce, Nov 28, 2007 IP
  3. Pammer

    Pammer Notable Member

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    yeah, seem like... i tried already.. but maybe someone know how to make possible to use old "plaugins" database.. for this new version
     
    Pammer, Nov 28, 2007 IP
  4. Houdy

    Houdy Peon

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    You can downgrade just as if you would upgrade manually. Copy/overwrite all the file in your blogs directory except the the plugins folder and the themes folder that are in the wp-content folder.

    Then run upgrade.php at your blogs URL: www.yoursite.com/blog/wp-admin/upgrade.php

    I have done this few times
     
    Houdy, Nov 28, 2007 IP
  5. Pammer

    Pammer Notable Member

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    actually, my plugins doesnt work with new wordpress version :confused:
     
    Pammer, Nov 29, 2007 IP
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    Well, most popular plugins will have upgrades for newer wp versions...have you checked if there are any updates to them?
     
    agnivo007, Nov 29, 2007 IP
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    yeah.. look of wp plugin upgrades. downgrading wp is not a wise option ;)
     
    fireatwork, Dec 6, 2007 IP
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    You can't downgrade, as far as I know. All you can do is reinstall using the old software version.
     
    lynder, Dec 6, 2007 IP
  9. CypherHackz

    CypherHackz Well-Known Member

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    but he is using fantastico. that is the problem. i always suggest my friends to install wordpress manually by uploading the files via FTP. dont use fantastico. i really don't like it. dont know why.

    but in your case, i think it is better for you to deactivate the plugin for a moment. wait for the plugin author to upgrade their plugin though.

    -cypher.
     
    CypherHackz, Dec 10, 2007 IP
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    ^ Yup turn off all plugins and then reinstall wordpress manually. It's quite easy.
     
    lynder, Dec 12, 2007 IP
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    if you have a backup of your old db it should be easy WP has a release archive
    http://wordpress.org/download/release-archive/

    If you dont have a backup I dont think it could be done. I'm not positive but I think that wp2.3 has a different db structure than 2.2.

    Good luck
     
    MarRome, Dec 12, 2007 IP
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    back up you wordpress files and data base then try to download the old version and overwrite the old files ....
     
    ahmadjordan, May 1, 2010 IP