WP Retro Version Manager – Retro Themes and Plugins

WP Retro Version Manager – Retro Themes and Plugins

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<strong>Admin Interface</strong> – Search plugin or theme versions with a clean design.

<strong>Admin Interface</strong> – Search plugin or theme versions with a clean design.

WP Retro Version Manager – Retro Themes and Plugins simplifies managing WordPress plugin and theme versions. Whether you need to downgrade a plugin like wordpress-seo or a theme like twentytwenty due to compatibility issues, this tool lets you search, download, or install specific versions directly from the WordPress.org repository.

Key Features:

  • Search Plugin and Theme Versions: Enter a plugin or theme slug (e.g., wordpress-seo, twentytwenty) to view all available versions. The installed version (if any) is shown at the top.
  • Install Older Versions: Install any version with one click, provided it is not already installed.
  • Download ZIP Files: Save plugin or theme ZIPs for manual installation or backups.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Clean, modern design with clear instructions.
  • Safe and Secure: Uses WordPress core APIs for reliable downloads and installations.

Important Note:
If a plugin or theme is already installed, you must manually deactivate and delete it from the Plugins or Themes page before installing a different version. Some themes like bundled ones (e.g., twentytwenty) may have limited version history.

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External Services

This plugin uses official WordPress APIs to fetch plugin and theme data.

WordPress.org Plugin API
– Purpose: Fetch plugin version info.
– Data sent: Plugin slug (e.g., wordpress-seo).
– When: On user request during version search.
– Terms: https://wordpress.org/about/terms/
– Privacy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/

WordPress.org Theme API
– Purpose: Fetch theme version info.
– Data sent: Theme slug (e.g., twentytwenty).
– When: On user request during version search.
– Terms: https://wordpress.org/about/terms/
– Privacy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/

Support

If you find this plugin helpful, Buy Me a Coffee to support development, or report issues via the WordPress.org support forum.