WordPress is exciting software to use, because it is being updated and improved all the time. However, for this very reason, upgrading your WordPress version will be something you’ll have to get used to as the owner of a self-hosted WordPress blog.
How will I know if there is a new version available?
Your WordPress admin area will display a small notice in the top of your screen when there is an upgrade ready.
How to upgrade automatically
After you’ve backed up your blog, first try to use WordPress’ built-in automatic upgrader by going to “Dashboard” => “Updates” (or “Tools” > “Upgrade” in WordPress version earlier than 3.0). Follow the on-screen instructions, and you should be updated within 2 minutes.
For help with the auto-upgrader, click here
Can’t upgrade automatically?
If your automatic upgrade fails for some reason, or you have WordPress version 2.6 or earlier (which doesn’t have the automatic upgrade), then you’ll have to upgrade your installation manually.
Click here for a full tutorial on how to do just that.
WordPress is exciting software to use, because it is being updated and improved all the time. However, for this very reason, upgrading your WordPress version will be something you’ll have to get used to as the owner of a self-hosted WordPress blog.
How will I know if there is a new version available?
Your WordPress admin area will display a small notice in the top of your screen when there is an upgrade ready.
How to upgrade automatically
After you’ve backed up your blog, first try to use WordPress’ built-in automatic upgrader by going to “Dashboard” => “Updates” (or “Tools” > “Upgrade” in WordPress version earlier than 3.0). Follow the on-screen instructions, and you should be updated within 2 minutes.
For help with the auto-upgrader, click here.
ProPhoto 3 Compatibility Plugins
If you use ProPhoto 3, be sure to install (or update, if you have it already) the free WordPress Plugin we’ve created for full compatibility with the latest release of WordPress.
Learn how to install our free Compatibility WordPress Plugin by clicking here.
Can’t upgrade automatically?
If your automatic upgrade fails for some reason, or you have WordPress version 2.6 or earlier (which doesn’t have the automatic upgrade), then you’ll have to upgrade your installation manually.
Click here for a full tutorial on how to do just that.
WordPress is exciting software to use, because it is being updated and improved all the time. However, for this very reason, upgrading your WordPress version will be something you’ll have to get used to as the owner of a self-hosted WordPress blog.
How will I know if there is a new version available?
Your WordPress admin area will display a small notice in the top of your screen when there is an upgrade ready.
How to upgrade automatically
After you’ve backed up your blog, first try to use WordPress’ built-in automatic upgrader by going to “Dashboard” => “Updates” (or “Tools” > “Upgrade” in WordPress version earlier than 3.0). Follow the on-screen instructions, and you should be updated within 2 minutes.
For help with the auto-upgrader, click here.
ProPhoto 2 Compatibility Plugins
If you use ProPhoto 2, be sure to install (or update, if you have it already) the free WordPress Plugin we’ve created for full compatibility with the latest release of WordPress.
Learn how to install our free Compatibility WordPress Plugin by clicking here
Can’t upgrade automatically?
If your automatic upgrade fails for some reason, or you have WordPress version 2.6 or earlier (which doesn’t have the automatic upgrade), then you’ll have to upgrade your installation manually.
Click here for a full tutorial on how to do just that.
