Core Rollback
Seamless rollback of WordPress Core to latest release or any outdated, secure release using the Core Update API and core update methods.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.7★ from 16
- Active installs
- 20k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2026
- Added
- Nov 2020
- Requires WP
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- WP 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Downloads
- 191,368
Our analysis
AI-assistedCore Rollback is a WordPress plugin that allows you to revert your WordPress Core to the latest release or any outdated, secure release. It utilises the Core Update API and core update methods to facilitate this process. The plugin is suitable for users who need to manage WordPress Core versions, particularly in situations where a recent update causes issues.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress site administrators who need to manage core updates and rollbacks.
What it does well
- ✓Allows rollback to latest or secure outdated releases
- ✓Utilises WordPress Core Update API
- ✓Simple selection process from the Tools menu
- ✓Compatible with multisite installations
Where it falls short
- •Downgrading may leave your site unusable
- •Risk of plugin or theme incompatibility
Verdict
Core Rollback offers a straightforward method for reverting WordPress Core versions, but users should proceed with caution due to potential site issues.
From the developer
Andy Fragen's own description of Core Rollback, lightly tidied.
Seamless rollback of WordPress Core to latest release or any outdated, secure release using the Core Update API and core update methods. Only latest release and outdated, secure releases are offered. Refer to https://api.wordpress.org/core/stable-check/1.0/ Logo from a meme generator. Original artwork by Allie Brosh.
Usage
From the Tools menu select Rollback Core, select the version you wish to rollback to from the dropdown and click Rollback. You will be directed to the update-core.php page where you should see a button to Re-install your specified version. If you move away from the update-core.php page before clicking the Re-install button you will have 15 seconds to return and complete the process or you will need to start over.
In multisite use the Settings menu.
WARNING: Downgrading WordPress Core may leave your site in an unusable state requiring a complete reinstall or a forced reinstall using WP-CLI, wp core update --force --version=5.5.3. It may also leave your site broken due to a plugin or theme incompatibility. Use at your own risk.
Rollbacks use your current locale.
PRs are welcome.