WP Rollback – Rollback Plugins and Themes
by Devin Walker · Uncategorized
Also makes 1 other plugin · 200K+ installs across the portfolio →
Roll back (or forward) any WordPress.org plugin, theme, or block like a boss.
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Health
A 90/100
no flags
Active installs
200K+
≈300K estimated
Momentum
-7%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Rating quality scores 95/100. Lift the average: resolve the issues driving the low reviews.
90 health vs 58 average across 25,735 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →4.0%
of downloads still active
At least 200K of 5M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,764 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 8 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 23 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 215 reviews, smoothed to 4.75★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
2 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
33
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.9
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
11%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.9
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| revert your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| rollback your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| roll | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| mouse plugin | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| themeforest | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| subversion | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| themes | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| downgrade your tag | #2 | #2 | down 1 |
| plugin rollback | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| wordpress rollback | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| forward | #3 | #1 | down 1 |
| envato | #2 | #1 | 0 |
| generatepress | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| wp scrollbar | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| downgrade theme and plugin | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| volunteers | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| version your tag | #8 | #6 | down 2 |
| practice | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| theme | #7 | #6 | 0 |
| mouse | #5 | #4 | down 2 |
335 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 266 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “volunteers”, “mouse” and “practice” (#4, #5 and #5 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 394.4K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
8
releases in the last 12 months
23d ago
latest release · v3.2.0 · 8 Oct 2026
41
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “200K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band yesterday and the previous band took 2.5 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 300K.
Install history since 6 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ fufy5mo ago
Saved my life. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ DanyelAndre9mo ago
Easy to use and a real life saver. Good job. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nigelt1010mo ago
I have relied on this on many occasions – simple to use and always works great. Love it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Afshari10mo ago
This plugin is a true lifesaver. It has saved my websites countless times when an update went wrong. It is simply a “must-have” for any WordPress administrator. To show my appreciation for this incredible tool, I decided to contribute by translating 100% of the plugin and the Readme into Persian (Farsi). As the Translation Editor (PTE) for this locale, I have ensured that all strings are accurate and meaningful for Iranian users. Now, the Persian community can use WP Rollback with even more confidence. Thank you for maintaining such a vital plugin! Best regards, @saeidafshari دوستان و همکاران گرامی، ترجمه فارسی این افزونه (شامل محیط افزونه و توضیحات فنی) به صورت کامل و استاندارد انجام و بازبینی شده است. با توجه به حساسیت عملکرد این افزونه، تلاش کردم تمام اصطلاحات فنی را با دقت ترجمه کنم تا بتوانید با خیال راحت و بدون ابهام، در مواقع ضروری نسخه‌های قالب یا افزونه‌های خود را مدیریت کنید.استفاده از این ابزار نجات‌بخش را به همه شما توصیه می‌کنم.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sn0r10mo ago
Coming from someone that rarely leaves reviews: WP Rollback is 10/10 amazing. Super useful and such a timesaver.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jeremy201841.1y ago
This is a very, very handy plug in to know about and use. I’m not much of a tekkie. I run a website and experience functionality breakdown after updating plugins. About two weeks ago, I had such a breakdown and my tech guy was out of the country – my calendar system wouldn’t allow people to select categories, venues, and organizers, so they couldn’t enter events. Anyway, I came across WP Rollback and it brought me indescribable peace of mind knowing that I could “rollback” the problem-causing plugin update! Thanks for this gift, Devin!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Mohammad H.1.1y ago
just wanted to thank this plugin and its developers. it has saved so much time and automated the manual process of rolling back problematic plugin/theme updates.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ perlfan1.1y ago
rollback of Woocommerce failed (no reason indicated), my site crashed, never again!! This topic was modified 10 months, 1 week ago by perlfan.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.1.2 Fix: Resolved a fatal TypeError thrown from the admin_footer_text filter when another plugin or theme passes a non-string value (such as null ) into the footer text chain. This affected sites running Classic Editor and o 3.1.2
- — Version 3.1.1 New: WordPress Command Palette integration — press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows) from any admin page and type “Rollback” to instantly find and navigate to any installed plugin or theme rollback. Type “Rollback plugin” 3.1.1
- — Version 3.1.0 Enhancement: Redesigned rollback confirmation modal — replaced the generic admin table with a visual version comparison showing the installed version and target version side by side, making the rollback action immediatel 3.1.0
- — Version 3.0.13 New: Added “Roll Back Plugins” and “Roll Back Themes” quick-access links to the native WordPress plugins.php and themes.php page headers, appearing alongside the existing “Add New Plugin” / “Add New Theme” buttons for fa 3.0.13
- — Version 3.0.12 Enhancement: Users can now reinstall the currently installed version of a plugin or theme. The rollback button now adapts its label based on the selected version — “Reinstall” when selecting the current version, “Rollbac 3.0.12
- — Version 3.0.11 Fix: Resolved fatal error that occurred on servers without the PHP ZipArchive extension when any plugin or theme was updated. The plugin now automatically uses WordPress Core’s PclZip library as a fallback, ensuring back 3.0.11
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.2.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 5.3 WP Rollback – Rollback Plugins and Themes <= 3.1.2 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure ↗2026-10-08 CVE-2026-66435 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 3.1.2 Patched in 3.2.0
- 2015-06-28 CVE-2015-9342 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.2.3 Patched in 1.2.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 31 languages, 3 at 90% or more
Plus 7 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 24 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Roll back (or forward) any WordPress.org plugin, theme, or block like a boss."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use this"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Gravity Forms and 1 more.
- ! Headings and lists 4 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,699 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "Downgrade" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-30 300K+ → 200K+ down after 927 days in tier
- 2024-04-16 200K+ → 300K+ up after 989 days in tier
- 2021-08-01 100K+ → 200K+ up after 790 days in tier
- 2019-06-03 90K+ → 100K+ up after 63 days in tier
- 2019-04-01 80K+ → 90K+ up after 58 days in tier
- 2019-02-02 70K+ → 80K+ up after 93 days in tier
- 2018-11-01 60K+ → 70K+ up after 153 days in tier
- 2018-06-01 50K+ → 60K+ up after 91 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version 100K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A -
Downgrade 100+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags D -
Core Rollback 20K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A -
Version Locker: Disable Updates, Rollback and Downgrade 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B - O Oheso Version Report 40+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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PHP Compatibility Checker 200K+ installs · 2.8★ · 1 shared tag B
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