Easily browse, download, or install older versions of WordPress plugins and themes from WordPress.org. Perfect for testing or restoring compatibility.

ThemeDot

Sadat Himel

WP Retro Version Manager – Retro Themes and Plugins simplifies managing WordPress plugin and theme versions. Whether you need to downgrade a plugin like <code>wordpress-seo</code> or a theme like <code>twentytwenty</code> due to compatibility issues, this tool lets you search, download, or install specific versions directly from the WordPress.org repository.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Search Plugin and Theme Versions: Enter a plugin or theme slug (e.g., <code>wordpress-seo</code>, <code>twentytwenty</code>) to view all available versions. The installed version (if any) is shown at the top.</li>
<li>Install Older Versions: Install any version with one click, provided it is not already installed.</li>
<li>Download ZIP Files: Save plugin or theme ZIPs for manual installation or backups.</li>
<li>User-Friendly Interface: Clean, modern design with clear instructions.</li>
<li>Safe and Secure: Uses WordPress core APIs for reliable downloads and installations.</li>
</ul>
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., <code>twentytwenty</code>) may have limited version history.
<h3>External Services</h3>
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., <code>wordpress-seo</code>). 
– 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., <code>twentytwenty</code>). 
– When: On user request during version search. 
– Terms: https://wordpress.org/about/terms/ 
– Privacy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
<h3>Support</h3>
If you find this plugin helpful, <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Buy Me a Coffee</a> to support development, or report issues via the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/retro-version-manager/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org support forum</a>.

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