Wordpress Update?

[rufmeister]

I can't get hold of my web guy, but my website is saying it needs updating to wordpress 4.7.

As I am not clued up on this, is it safe to just click the update?

I am seeing this when I sign in to edit some content.

Thanks

[Taita]

Usually yes, some plugins might have a hissy but unlikely.

Can probably wait 24hrs if it is routinely patched as part of your maintenance - eg you aren't missing loads of security patches.

[LDN]

Usually ok; but they do advise a backup before doing it.

As an aside; the new Wordpress has had a couple security issues; fixed already I'm sure; but if you haven't already, install 'Wordfence' - the free version installed does a good enough job... and never have your username as 'Admin' or anything obvious; I found out the hard way.

[rufmeister]

No idea...I can see 7 updates needing doing also:
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Cookie Consent
You have version 2.0.12 installed. Update to 2.2.4. View version 2.2.4 details.
Compatibility with WordPress 4.3.6: 100% (according to its author)
Compatibility with WordPress 4.7: Unknown


Google Analyticator
You have version 6.4.9.7 installed. Update to 6.5.0.0. View version 6.5.0.0 details.
Compatibility with WordPress 4.3.6: 100% (according to its author)
Compatibility with WordPress 4.7: Unknown


Kiwi Logo Carousel
You have version 1.7.2 installed. Update to 1.7.3. View version 1.7.3 details.
Compatibility with WordPress 4.3.6: 100% (according to its author)
Compatibility with WordPress 4.7: Unknown


Newsletter Sign-Up
You have version 2.0.6 installed. Update to 2.0.7. View version 2.0.7 details.
Compatibility with WordPress 4.3.6: 100% (according to its author)
Compatibility with WordPress 4.7: Unknown

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Themes

The following themes have new versions available. Check the ones you want to update and then click “Update Themes”.

Please Note: Any customizations you have made to theme files will be lost. Please consider using child themes for modifications.



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Twenty Fourteen
You have version 1.7 installed. Update to 1.9.

cherry
You have version 3.1 installed. Update to 3.1.5.
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[LDN]

The themes are what to watch out for.. when updating. If you are using a theme that needs updating; an update will cancel any customisations that have been made... that's where 'child' themes come in (another story). Plugins should all be updated without issue.

If you do have a web guy; maybe wait until he can sort!

[andyb28]

LDN said:

If you do have a web guy; maybe wait until he can sort!

^^ THIS!

Why do you need to do it so urgently? Unless your web guy is on a round the world cruise, 100% wait.

[rufmeister]

Thanks.

It wasn't anything urgent, I just saw it and thought I'd do it if it was easy enough.

[Bikerjon]

4.7 has only been out a few days, I'd wait. I did apply this update on an unimportant site and it broke the admin page due to an incompatibility with a cache plugin.

[DSLiverpool]

Shopify anyone ;o)

[jammy-git]

Also it really depends what version you're upgrading from. Going from 4.6 to 4.7 will probably not present any issues. Upgrading from 3.1 almost certainly will!