Plugin Version Switching
Provides easy way to ‘roll back’ and ‘roll forward’ plugin versions that support version tagging.
Consider an alternative
Plugin Version Switching shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Plugin Version Switching stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| rollback | >100 |
| rollforward | #1 |
| svn | >100 |
| tags | >100 |
| version controll | #16 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Plugin Version Switching
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Provides easy way to ‘roll back’ and ‘roll forward’ plugin versions that support version tagging.
Please note that this plugin cannot reverse database upgrade routines that have been implemented. You will want to contact and ask the plugin developer if it is safe to roll back a version.
Highlights
- Roll back plugin versions for plugins that support version tags.
- Roll forward plugin versions for plugins that support version tags.
About the Plugin
This plugin was built in response to an ongoing conversation hosted on WP Chat covering quality control & plugin development.
Developers & Designers
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Installation
- Upload
version-controlfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
For developers
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FAQ
Plugin Version Switching: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Plugin Version Switching free?
Yes. Plugin Version Switching is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Plugin Version Switching safe to use in 2026?
Plugin Version Switching shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Plugin Version Switching?
Plugin Version Switching is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,913 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does Plugin Version Switching work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugin Version Switching is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Plugin Version Switching last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 12, 2015 (12 years ago).
Who makes Plugin Version Switching?
Plugin Version Switching is developed and maintained by Hudson Atwell.
What are the best alternatives to Plugin Version Switching?
The most popular alternatives to Plugin Version Switching are WP Rollback (300K+ installs), WP Downgrade (100K+ installs) and Change Admin Email (50K+ installs).
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