Does MainWP have Safe Updates / Rollback?

MainWP 5.1 introduced rollback for plugin and theme updates, compatible with WordPress 6.3+. Failed updates automatically restore the previous version. Regression Testing addon helps monitor unexpected changes.

Yes, MainWP includes a rollback feature for plugin and theme updates. Introduced in MainWP version 5.1, this feature integrates with WordPress core rollback functionality available in WordPress 6.3 and above.

How Safe Updates Work

Aspect	Detail
Activation	Automatically active on all update pages
Trigger	Activates when an update fails
Action	Restores the previous version automatically
Notification	Dashboard displays a notice when rollback occurs

Requirements

• MainWP Dashboard 5.1 or higher
• Child sites running WordPress 6.3 or higher

Manual Rollback

MainWP does not support on-demand rollback to previous versions. However, you can:

1. Download previous plugin versions from wordpress.org
2. Install via Upload
3. Store premium plugins in the Favorites Extension for future use

Additional Testing

The Regression Testing add-on monitors your child sites for unexpected changes after updates, providing an additional layer of protection.

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Related Resources

• Manage Updates - Full rollback documentation
• Regression Testing - Monitor sites for unexpected changes