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How do I check my WordPress plugins?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:18 am

If you are using a plug-in, there are a few things you can do to check it.

First, you can visit the plug-in’s website and see if there is a “check for updates” link. If there is, you can click on that and see if there are any new updates available.

If there are, you can install them. .

If you don’t have the plug-in’s website, you can check for updates by going to the WordPress admin area and clicking on the “Plugins” menu item. There, you will see a list of all the plugins on your site.

If the plug-in is enabled, a green “active” button will be next to it. If the plug-in is not enabled, the button will be red.

If the plug-in is not enabled, you can enable it by clicking on the “Plugins” menu item and then clicking on the “Enable” button next to the plug-in’s name. After you have enabled the plug-in, you will see a “Plugins” menu item in the WordPress admin area.

PRO TIP: If you are not a trained WordPress developer, checking your plugins can be a risky proposition. Plugin developers are not obligated to keep their code up-to-date with the latest WordPress releases, which can leave vulnerabilities in your site. Additionally, some plugins may conflict with others, causing instability or even breaking your site. If you are not comfortable with code or troubleshooting, it is best to leave plugin management to a professional.

There, you can click on the “Update” button to see if there are any new updates available.

If there are new updates available, you can install them by clicking on the “Update” button. After you have installed the updates, you will see a message saying that the plug-in has been updated.

If you are using a theme, there are a few things you can do to check it.

First, you can visit the theme’s website and see if there is a “check for updates” link.

If you don’t have the theme’s website, you can check for updates by going to the WordPress admin area and clicking on the “Themes” menu item. There, you will see a list of all the themes on your site.

If the theme is enabled, a green “active” button will be next to it. If the theme is not enabled, the button will be red.

If the theme is not enabled, you can enable it by clicking on the “Themes” menu item and then clicking on the “Enable” button next to the theme’s name. After you have enabled the theme, you will see a “Themes” menu item in the WordPress admin area. After you have installed the updates, you will see a message saying that the theme has been updated.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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