Adding Plugins to WordPress
Well, the answer is: “unfortunately, no. ”you might have heard or have been told this kind of undocumented, well-known truth around wordpress plugins. I provided you with data to give you a raw idea of how frequently plugin updates are released. As harsh as it might sound, wordpress plugins are simply not designed to keep
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ing at their best and stay compatible with your site for an indefinite time.
The case might seem different (read again: it might seem) with small and specific plugins that do one non-critical task, like adding an image to a post. Even in that use case, that plugin will require you – or your developer – to look after proper maintenance.
Potentially, yes. They are always adding new functionality. At the same time, you or your web host will also be updating php and mysql versions — the technologies that make your site work. So sometimes older code needs updating to cope with those changes too. This can cause problems if e. G. The version of php on your web