WordPress Automatic Upgrade plugin
Update: If you are having issues with upgrading WordPress 2.7 and above, or if WPAU is not displaying a nag to upgrade, we have released a newer version, please read the release post for WordPress Automatic Upgrade 1.2.5.
Update: This plugin apparently does not work well when the webuser and ftp users are different. I have overcome those problems and working on testing the latest version which works fine on all systems including the above ones. I would be releasing a new version later this week which will fix all the bugs that have been reported. Thanks for all your help in making this plugin more stable. Latest version released with all bug fixes. Click here to go to latest version page.I have away for the past couple of works partly due to being busy and partly due to this new plugin that I was developing for WordPress. With help from Ronald Heureca who has helped with automating the plugin I proudly release WordPress Automatic Upgrade.
What is WordPress Automatic Upgrade?
WordPress Automatic Upgrade is a plugin that automatically upgrades your wordpress version to the latest files provided by wordpress.org using the 5 steps provided in the wordpress upgrade instructions.
WPAU as I call it helps you easily upgrading you to easily upgrade your wordpress installation to the latest version provided by wordpress, without having to download or upload any files.
In addition to this it automatically backups your current file and database and provides you with a link to download those. De-activates your plugins and remembers them so that after upgrading files it will re-activate those without you having to make any notes for which plugins you de-activated and the biggest saves you headaches of upgrading your wordpress installation.
Here is what WPAU does;
1. Backs up the files and makes available a link to download it.
2. Backs up the database and makes available a link to download it.
3. Downloads the latest files from http://wordpress.org/latest.zip and unzips it.
4. Puts the site in maintenance mode.
5. De-activates all active plugins and remembers it.
6. Upgrades wordpress files.
7. Gives you a link that will open in a new window to upgrade installation.
8. Re-activates the plugins.
The plugin can also can be run in a automated mode where in you do not have to click on any links to go to the next step.
FAQ
What is WordPress Automatic Upgrade?
WordPress Automatic Upgrade is a plugin that automatically upgrades your wordpress version to the latest files provided by wordpress.org.
Why use this plugin?
WordPress releases regular updates and security fixes to the software and after sometime makes it mandatory. Every time you have to manually upgrade your wordpress installation. This plugin helps you to upgrade your installation without any efforts. We also ensure you will always download the latest version.
Which version of the wordpress does it upgrade to?
It upgrades to the latest version that wordpress has made available for download.
What is the lowest version from which I can upgrade?
The lowest version of WordPress I have tested this to work is with WordPress 1.5.
Why don’t you provide a option for me to upload the version I want?
Couple of things here. a. You should always upgrade to the latest version provided by WordPress. b. I do not want users to upload files that requires me to do multiple validations. The wordpress files that this plugin downloads is the best one I could use.
Will it remember the plugins that were active?
Yes it will remember the plugins that were active before upgradation and only activate those plugins.
How much bandwidth does the plugin use?
The plugin using about 2-3MB of your bandwidth to download files. You will use more than that in a regular upgrade process.
How long will my files and db backups be available?
This plugin is to be used for a continious process till completion, it provides you with backups which you should download before moving to the next step. If you do not download the backups, at the end of the process you will be given an option to download it. Clicking clean up will delete those backup files.
Where are the files and db backup stored?
The files are db backups are stored in a folder called wpau-backup in the root folder of your site.
Does wordpress automatic upgrade provide a rollback?
No it does not, the function of WPAU is to seamlessly upgrade your versions. Rollback features will be added in future versions.
Installation Instructions
1. Download the wordpress-automatic-upgrade.zip file to your local machine.
2. Unzip the file
3. Upload `wordpress-automatic-upgrade` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
4. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Usage Instructions
Go to Manage -> Automatic Upgrade and either click on the link provided to run or use the automated version link to let the plugin run in a automated way.
ChangeLog
- Version 0.1 released Tuesday, July 17th 2007
License
All files and their contents are licensed under the General Public License(GPL).
Support
If you feel this plugin has helped you can leave a small donation towards further plugin development.
Download
Download WordPress Automatic Upgrade v0.1 downloaded times
Please note this plugin is still in beta state and may have bugs. If you find any bugs or want to report any problems you have faced please feel free to leave your comments or you can send me a email at wpplugins@techie-buzz.com
This plugin is a part of the Weblog Tools Collection plugin competition too.
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Does it work with wp mu?
the one feature that I really want is the ability to quickly download the log at the end of the upgrade as a file to save with my backups.
The Site is currently undergoing maintenance, Sorry for the inconvinience. WordPress Automatic Upgrade Plugin provided by Techie Buzz Thanks Good Super..
Thank you for the information your provide.
Great plugin, I want to change another plungin like yours on ourself language
Without *any* doubt at all, the best WP plug-in I have come across in years of using it.
The bomb.
Wow it has to be the best plugin ever made for wordpress!!
Great one..thanks keith
Im having the same problem with my wordpress site with 2.9 i can't updgrade any plugin automaticly… it get stucked at: " unpacking the plugin"…. does anyone have a soltuion for this… i tried google it but the moethod they offer are not good for me… i also have increased the memoru of my wordpess page to 128mb if that was the case… but still can updagradeor install any plugin.. i will appreciate your help here.. thanks
Hiya, Good job, thank you very much.
I have tested this to work is with WordPress 1.5
Is this plugin currently working with wordpress 2.9.2?
@Mariscos – Yes this works with WP 2.9.2
Great plugin! I think it will radically change the way I'll update content and will prevent any loss of data.
My website seems to have vanished (unfortunately it was not a test site but the real thing). For 2 days now the address shows only "The Site is currently undergoing maintenance." How do I undo the damage and get my site back? I can't follow your index.php instructions below because I can't get to the site.
Is there any way to undo this action and restore my website (which is now in apparently permanent "maintenance" status?
Hope to know more information from it.
Very useful information in this post.
Thank you so much for this plugin! It helps alot :) Best plugin ever!
I keep getting stuck at the downloading wp 3.0. I can manually download it in 5 seconds, but it goes forever on the automatic download??
Hi Keith, goin by the comments the plugin seems to be very popular :) … but for me, the plugin didnt show results … the process stops half way through… it goes blank after it informs me its getting the latest.zip file. Please help! thanks.
Thank you very much…, i have done! Thanks for your hard work!
Please give some information to create my own theme. THanks
Warning: is_dir(): open_basedir restriction says it. i think this is because of server side problem
Haha sad how your plugin became useless due to a wordpress update. I guess they like to steal the best ideas eh. All the best in the future. I know you’ll succeed with your future projects based off the functionality this one provided in the past!
The text on the Maintenance Mode page is ‘The Site is currently undergoing maintenance, Sorry for the inconvinience
Wordpress Automatic Upgrade Plugin provided by Techie Buzz.’ This should be ‘This Site is currently undergoing maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Wordpress Automatic Upgrade Plugin provided by Techie Buzz.’
Cheers!
Hi accidentally used the plugin today being that it was still active on my blog. My website has gone into maintenance mode and I can’t get out of it, I’ve deleted the plugin and tried deleting the .maintenance file but its not even there, I’ve looked everywhere for a solution but nothing. Can you please help