Version Checker Plugin For WordPress

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The version checker plugin for WordPress adds version checking for plugins that are not stored in the official WordPress repository.

Default Usage

As a user of the plugin, activate and enjoy.

Advanced Usage

This section is for developers only.

To take advantage of Version Checker, add two lines to your plugin file, alongside its name, version and other details:

Update Service: [service_url]
Update Tag: [tag]

For instance:

Update Service: http://version.semiologic.com
Update Tag: plugin_name

The plugin then scans for updates on a regular basis by sending http GET requests to:

[service_url]/[tag]

The above example, for instance, would become:

http://version.semiologic.com/plugin_name

The expected reply is the plain text version of your plugin, e.g.:

1.0

Version comparison is done using php_version(), which means among other things that:

1.0 dev < 1.0 alpha = 1.0 a < 1.0 beta = 1.0 b < 1.0 rc
1.0 < 1.0.1

Frequently Asked Questions

HELP ME!!!

The Semiologic community forum is the best place to seek support.

Please note, however, that while community members and I do our best to answer all queries, we're assisting you on a voluntary basis.

If you require more dedicated assistance, either hire me or one of the virtual assistants.

Update Notifications

Version checker is the best way to get update notifications. You'll receive them within your Plugins screen directly. You can additionally subscribe to the Semiologic blog or to the Semiologic newsletter.

I usually stick to announcing Semiologic Pro updates in the newsletter. Software from this site invariably gets updated at the same time. I sometimes also organize a webinar on what's new around the same date.