Updating from very old version

  • Resolved robbiedev

    (@robbiedev)


    3 years ago

    We have many redirects using Yoast SEO Premium on our multisite, hundreds of them.

    We are also still on version 12.0.1 – is there any chance updating to 18.1 from such an old version will cause any major hiccups? Mostly we are worried about redirects – but any other features that might break would be helpful to know as well.

    Is there steps we can take to mitigate those hiccups? Could we upgrade to a specific version first and then update to 18.1?

    Thanks in advance!

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  • Plugin Support Maybellyne

    (@maybellyne)

    Hello Robbiedev,

    Thanks for reaching out about the upgrade.

    First, Yoast SEO stores SEO data and settings in the database, so manually updating is not expected to cause any data loss.

    Second, we recommend creating regular backups of your site and database for your site’s health and safety. This is especially important before installing, updating, or removing plugins. It provides you with a safety net in case something were to go wrong. Learn more about?the benefits of regular backups.

    Third, updating a severely outdated plugin may cause unexpected issues. Thus, we highly recommend using a staging or testing site to reduce the impact on your live site. Some popular web hosts offer quick setups for a staging site, so please contact your web host for assistance. They will probably be able to help you out. If your web host does not offer staging sites, the WordPress plugin repository offers?staging plugins?or you can?create your own staging site.

    If you run into due to an update, please contact our support team for assistance. How can I get premium support? as this is about a premium plugin while this forum is reserved for supporting the free version of the plugin.

    Plugin Support devnihil

    (@devnihil)

    We are going ahead and marking this issue as resolved due to inactivity. If you require any further assistance please create a new issue.

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