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Version Hopper icon
Maintained Tested up to 7.0.7 #8 in Downgrade

Version Hopper

Easily switch between versions of your WordPress plugins and themes directly from the admin dashboard.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d58▲ +11.5% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score49/100Fair
All-time downloads571Since Nov 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.5PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d15▲ +7.1% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

Version Hopper works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 16Aug 29Oct 13
Yesterday3
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day23May 29, 2026
Last 12 months581

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Version Hopper stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
Downgrade #50 329 Best Downgrade plugins →
Plugin Version >100 10,000 Best Plugin Version plugins →
rollback >100 671 Best rollback plugins →
themes >100 10,000 Best themes plugins →
update >100 10,000 Best update plugins →

About Version Hopper

From the official readme · v1.0.2

Description

Version Hopper allows administrators to rollback, downgrade, or upgrade WordPress plugins and themes to any previous version available on WordPress.org.

Features include:

  • View installed plugins and themes along with all available versions.
  • Select a specific version and apply it without leaving the admin page.
  • Uses WordPress native upgrade process for safe updates.
  • AJAX-powered version switching with human-readable messages.
  • Supports both plugins and themes.

Note: This plugin works with plugins and themes available on WordPress.org. Custom or premium plugins hosted outside WordPress.org may not be supported.

Additional Notes

  • This plugin is intended for administrators and developers familiar with WordPress plugin and theme management.
  • Always test version changes on a staging site before applying on production.

Installation

  1. Upload the version-hopper folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Version Hopper to start switching plugin and theme versions.

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch to a version not listed on WordPress.org?

No. Version Hopper only supports versions available through WordPress.org.

Is it safe to downgrade plugins?

Yes, Version Hopper uses WordPress’ native upgrader API. However, always backup your site before downgrading.

Can I switch themes as well?

Yes, you can switch installed themes to any previous version available on WordPress.org.

Changelog

Always try to keep your plugin update so that you can get the improved and additional features added to this plugin up to date.

1.0.2

  • Compatibility checkup for latest wp version 7.0

1.0.1

  • Compatibility checkup for latest wp version 6.9

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
  • Plugin and theme version switching via WordPress.org.
  • AJAX-based feedback messages.
  • Native WordPress upgrader API integration.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Plugin list with version selector.
Plugin list with version selector.
Theme list with version selector.
Theme list with version selector.

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FAQ

Version Hopper: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026

Is Version Hopper free?

Yes. Version Hopper is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Version Hopper safe to use in 2026?

Version Hopper works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Version Hopper?

Version Hopper is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 571 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

Does Version Hopper work with WordPress 7.1?

Version Hopper is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Version Hopper need?

Version Hopper requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Version Hopper last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 29, 2026 (5 months ago).

Who makes Version Hopper?

Version Hopper is developed and maintained by Sajjad Hossain Sagor.

What are the best alternatives to Version Hopper?

The most popular alternatives to Version Hopper are WP Rollback (300K+ installs), WP Downgrade (100K+ installs) and Core Rollback (20K+ installs).

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