Comments on: Upgrading WordPress with a Plugin

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:03:43 +0000

Cory, besides copying all the WP files, and doing a database backup, is there anything else I need to backup? How do I restore the database if need be?

By: Cory Miller

Cory Miller — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:08:21 +0000

Peter, understand the paranoia … especially the first time I upgraded (way, way back). I would always do a backup of your blog before doing any kind of upgrade.

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:46:32 +0000

Cory,

I have no aversion to the one you recommend above, in fact I will likely use it, I was just wondering if it would be subject to some of the same problems listed (in the comments) here: http://weblogtoolscollection.com/pluginblog/2007/07/17/wordpress-automatic-upgrade-plugin/

I guess I’m just being paranoid. Thanks!

By: Cory Miller

Cory Miller — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:39:59 +0000

Peter, not sure …. I go with one and if it works that’s what I suggest. It just saves time. Any reason you don’t want to go with the one above? I’ve had a number of people tell me they used it and it worked great.

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:33:59 +0000

Cory,

Thanks so much for this post! I just found another plugin that does the same. Your thoughts?
http://www.zirona.com/software/wordpress-instant-upgrade/

From some initial research, some of these plugins can do some weird things like mess with permissions or write files to unwanted directories.

I’ve never upgraded WP before, and am quite intimidated (currently in 2.0.2 on Yahoo! Hosting), are there any general or version-specific cautions I should know about before attempting this? I guess I’m just wondering, how safe is this?

By: Todd Morris

Todd Morris — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:22:52 +0000

Hi Cory,

I used this plugin yesterday to upgrade one of my blogs … went very smooth. Makes me feel much more comfortable upgrading all my blogs. Thanks for sharing.

Todd

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By: Micah Fries

Micah Fries — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:37:42 +0000

Cory-

Thanks for the heads up. This really is an impressive plugin. For all the wordpress amateurs that I know, this is going to be a lifesaver.

By: Cory Miller

Cory Miller — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:13:02 +0000

Nathan, yeah, totally crazy to be at a conference where they release the software and literally seconds later have it updated! That was cool.

I recall vaguely the first time I did an upgrade and it was scary … that’s what I’m referring to. Even without the plugin, it’s super, super easy.

Rock on, WP! And good to finally meet you in person, bro!