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Force Update Check for Plugins and Themes forces WordPress to run a theme and plugin update check whenever you visit the WordPress updates page (<code>/wp-admin/update-core.php</code>).
Force Update Check Features:
<ul>
<li>Automatic checks (no need to click the “check again” button)</li>
<li>No configurations or settings page</li>
<li>Eliminates action for developer or QA</li>
<li>Get new features and security patches faster</li>
</ul>
How it works
By default, WordPress checks for updates approximately every 12 hours. This plugin clears the theme/plugin updates cache and triggers a new update check each time the updates page is visited.
When activated on your site it runs automatically and has no configurations page or settings to worry about. Each time you visit the updates page WordPress will run a new check.
Force Update Check for Plugins and Themes is specifically a plugin and theme check and will not force a WordPress core update check.
Third-party plugins and themes that do not update from the WordPress.org repository may not be cleared by the Force Update Check for Plugins and Themes plugin. If the plugin or theme does not update via the WordPress.org repository, and forcing an update check with this plugin does not work, check with your plugin or theme developer for a force check option.
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Force Update Check for Plugins and Themes

The Force Update Check For Plugins And Themes will run each time this page is loaded. Update statuses may still be cached by third-party updaters.

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compatshield

The Plugin Compatibility Checker helps you keep your WordPress site stable and secure by scanning installed plugins for PHP, Database, and WordPress version compatibility.
🆕 WordPress 7.0 Database Readiness 
WordPress 7.0 introduces stricter database requirements (MySQL 8.0+ / MariaDB 10.6+). Many hosting environments still run older database versions which may silently block updates. This plugin now detects database compatibility and warns you before upgrading.
$1/month License Required (Entry Plan) 
You must subscribe to the CompatShield Portal ($1/month recurring) to obtain a license key. Once activated, you will be able to see plugin compatibility results (up to PHP 8.5) and database compatibility directly inside your WordPress admin.
📺 Video Tutorial 
Watch step-by-step how to activate your license & run your first scan: 
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PCxhJmO-Tb4?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
Quick Setup Steps 
1) Subscribe → Get your license key from the Portal 
2) Add your domain inside the License tab 
3) Copy your License Key 
4) Paste License Key inside Plugin Settings in WP Admin 
5) Click Validate License 
6) Click Save Settings 
7) Go to Plugin Main Page → Click Rescan
Pro Version (Upgrade) 
Upgrading to Pro unlocks the full CompatShield Portal Dashboard with advanced features — vulnerability summary, detailed scan results, notifications, historic analysis, plugin issues overview, premium ZIP upload scanning, and multi-layer compatibility intelligence including database upgrade readiness.
Subscribe / Upgrade to Pro: https://www.compatshield.com/
<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>
PHP Compatibility Check – Scan plugins for PHP compatibility.
<ul>
<li>$1/month license: Shows PHP compatibility results directly inside WP Plugin backend (up to PHP 8.5)</li>
<li>Pro license: Deeper breakdowns, insights, and analysis inside Portal Dashboard</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Database Compatibility Check (NEW 🚀) – Detect MySQL/MariaDB version and ensure WordPress 7.0 readiness.
<ul>
<li>Detects outdated MySQL (< 8.0) and MariaDB (< 10.6)</li>
<li>Warns if hosting environment may block WordPress updates</li>
<li>Helps prevent upgrade failures</li>
<li>Pro: Advanced insights and upgrade recommendations</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Plugin Rescan – Quickly rescan whenever you install or update plugins.
</li>
<li>
Email Notifications (Pro) – Get notified when scans complete or risks are detected.
</li>
<li>
Portal Integration (Pro) – View full detailed results in the CompatShield Portal Dashboard.
</li>
<li>
Vulnerability Summary (Pro) – Basic vulnerability insights available in the Portal.
</li>
<li>
“No Data” Plugins Handling – Easily identify custom/premium plugins or removed versions not available on WordPress.org.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔑 Entry Plan vs Pro Plan</h3>
<ul>
<li>
PHP Compatibility Check 
$1 Plan: WP Admin Results up to PHP 8.5 
Pro Plan: Detailed compatibility insights in Portal Dashboard
</li>
<li>
Database Compatibility Check 
$1 Plan: Basic DB version detection in WP Admin 
Pro Plan: Full upgrade readiness insights + risk analysis + recommendations
</li>
<li>
Vulnerability Summary 
$1 Plan: Not available 
Pro Plan: Available in Portal
</li>
<li>
Email Notifications 
$1 Plan: Not available 
Pro Plan: Available
</li>
<li>
Portal Dashboard 
$1 Plan: Not available 
Pro Plan: Full access (compatibility + vulnerabilities + detailed summaries + site overview)
</li>
<li>
Custom/Premium Plugins ZIP Scanning 
$1 Plan: Not available 
Pro Plan: Supported via Portal ZIP uploader
</li>
</ul>

Plugin Compatibility Checker

very helpful to check our plugin compatibility


The plugin checks in free version up to php 8.0+ compatibility. Who needs to know if a plugin is compatible with an obsolete version of php ?


A joke ?


The free version gave me a basic idea, but the paid version was way more useful. It caught PHP issues that I wouldn’t have noticed before updating. Glad I upgraded because it saved me time fixing errors later. Definitely more helpful when running sites on newer PHP versions.


Actually prevented a break on upgrade

Scan and check your WordPress site for PHP, Database (MySQL/MariaDB), and Plugin compatibility to ensure safe upgrades to WordPress 7.0 and beyond.

Force Update Check for Plugins and Themes vs Plugin Compatibility Checker