{"id":64776,"date":"2025-03-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog.dream.press\/blog\/?p=64776"},"modified":"2025-05-23T10:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:14:19","slug":"update-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/update-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Update WordPress Without Breaking Your Site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mark had one job \u2014 to update his company\u2019s WordPress site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He clicked \u201cUpdate Now,\u201d walked out to grab a coffee, and returned to a site that didn\u2019t load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panic set in. The homepage was a mess. Customer logins failed. And the support team was drowning in emails with subject lines like \u201cURGENT!!\u201d and \u201cWhat did you do??\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"924\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine.webp\" alt=\"Cartoon dog sits calmly drinking coffee in a room engulfed in flames, saying &quot;This is fine&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-64779 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-1024x591.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-768x444.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-1536x887.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-600x347.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-1200x693.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-730x422.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-1460x843.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-784x453.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-1568x906.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_this_is_fine-877x506.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/924;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gunshowcomic.com\/648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, Mark unknowingly broke the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with this guide, you won\u2019t. Here\u2019s how to update your WordPress site safely \u2014 without turning your day into an absolute disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-update-your-wordpress\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Update Your WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping WordPress up to date is critical for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/features\/security\/\" rel=\"noopener\">your site\u2019s security<\/a>, performance, and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Security: <\/strong>Every update patches vulnerabilities that hackers exploit. Running an outdated version is like leaving your shop\u2019s front door unlocked overnight. If a security flaw is discovered, attackers can use it to inject malware, steal customer data, or take down your site entirely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance:<\/strong> Each new version optimizes code, reduces load times, and enhances efficiency. A faster site means happier visitors, lower bounce rates, and even a boost in search rankings \u2014 Google favors well-performing sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functionality: <\/strong>WordPress updates introduce new features, improve the block editor, and enhance customization options. Staying current ensures you\u2019re getting the best tools to run your business efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> If your core software is outdated, some plugins may stop working or cause conflicts. Keeping everything updated prevents breakdowns and keeps your site running smoothly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-not-just-hit-the-update-now-button\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Not Just Hit the \u201cUpdate Now\u201d Button?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You could do that, and more often than not, the update will turn out just fine. But if you have a lot of plugins and theme customizations on your websites, you have a higher chance of breaking your site with an update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common issue is <strong>downtime<\/strong>. If an update crashes your site, even a few hours of outage can mean lost revenue, missed bookings, and frustrated customers. The impact is even worse for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/hosting\/online-store\/\" rel=\"noopener\">e-commerce stores<\/a> or service-based businesses that rely on online leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-plugins\/\" rel=\"noopener\">many plugins<\/a>, the update could affect more elements. For instance, an update might make several major changes (like the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/news\/2022\/05\/arturo\/\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress 6.0<\/a> update, which included over 1,000 fixes) that may cause older plugins or themes to malfunction. Some vital site features\u2014like checkout pages or contact forms\u2014could suddenly stop working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many small businesses tweak their themes and plugins to suit their needs, <strong>but some theme updates can overwrite your customizations if they weren\u2019t done using <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/glossary\/wordpress\/child-theme\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>a child theme<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those without technical expertise, there\u2019s the fear of not knowing how to fix things if something goes wrong. If an update locks you out of your website or causes errors you can\u2019t resolve, you might need to hire an expert \u2014 an unexpected cost and delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These risks are real, but they can be avoided with the right update strategy. Here are a few precautionary steps to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-newsletter article-newsletter--gradient\">\n\n\n<h2>Get Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox<\/h2><p>Subscribe now to receive all the latest updates, delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p><form class=\"nwsl-form\" id=\"newsletter_block_\" novalidate><div class=\"messages\"><\/div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"input_newsletter_block_\"><input type=\"email\"name=\"email\"id=\"input_newsletter_block_\"placeholder=\"Enter your email address\"novalidatedisabled=\"disabled\"\/><\/label><button type=\"submit\"class=\"btn btn--brand\"disabled=\"disabled\"><span>Sign Me Up!<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8523 0.42524L12.9323 1.34521C12.7095 1.56801 12.7132 1.9304 12.9404 2.14865L16.7241 5.7823H0.5625C0.251859 5.7823 0 6.03416 0 6.3448V7.6573C0 7.96794 0.251859 8.2198 0.5625 8.2198H16.7241L12.9405 11.8535C12.7132 12.0717 12.7095 12.4341 12.9323 12.6569L13.8523 13.5769C14.072 13.7965 14.4281 13.7965 14.6478 13.5769L20.8259 7.39879C21.0456 7.17913 21.0456 6.82298 20.8259 6.60327L14.6477 0.42524C14.4281 0.205584 14.0719 0.205584 13.8523 0.42524Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-steps-to-update-wordpress-safely\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps To Update WordPress Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of an update isn&#8217;t determined when you click the update button, but by the preparation you do beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the process that consistently works across different types of WordPress sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-review-update-release-notes\">1. Review Update Release Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Never update mindlessly. When you see an update message on your dashboard, the first thing you should do is to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-7\/\" rel=\"noopener\">read the changelogs for WordPress 6.7<\/a> core, plugins, and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"960\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now.webp\" alt=\"WordPress admin dashboard showing update notification for version 6.7.2 with navigation menu and status panels\" class=\"wp-image-64780 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-1536x922.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-600x360.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-1200x720.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-730x438.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-1460x876.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-784x470.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-1568x941.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_please_update_now-877x526.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/960;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Developers highlight bug fixes, security patches, and compatibility changes. If an update introduces breaking changes, you can prepare accordingly or delay updates until patches are released. This will also help you <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/learn-wordpress\/\" rel=\"noopener\">learn WordPress<\/a> and understand the inner workings and functions you may previously be unaware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create a Full Backup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every update carries some level of risk. If something breaks, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/215768237-Manually-backing-up-website-data\" rel=\"noopener\">a backup<\/a> lets you restore your site instantly. Since it\u2019s usually the plugins and themes that cause conflict with the update, a full backup helps you restore your site instantly in case something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You should have:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Database Backup:<\/strong> Your content, users, and settings; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A File Backup:<\/strong> Themes, plugins, media files, and configurations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to do that is to use a reliable backup plugin like UpdraftPlus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"960\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button.webp\" alt=\"UpdraftPlus backup interface showing backup progress for WordPress themes, with next scheduled backup dates and recent log details\" class=\"wp-image-64781 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-1536x922.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-600x360.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-1200x720.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-730x438.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-1460x876.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-784x470.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-1568x941.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_backup_now_button-877x526.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/960;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It also lets you back up automatically before any update to the website so you can be rest assured that it\u2019s all good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once installed, set it up to store backups in a secure location like Google Drive, Dropbox, or an external server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be<em> absolutely <\/em>certain that the backup worked, verify by downloading and inspecting the files from the backup zip file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Set Up a Staging Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with a backup, we don\u2019t recommend updating on your live website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/website-staging-beginners-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">staging environment<\/a> is a clone of your live site, allowing you to test updates before applying them. If your hosting provider doesn\u2019t offer one, use WP Staging or create a separate subdomain for testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"757\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site.webp\" alt=\"DreamHost panel showing One-Click Staging feature with robot mascot icon and option to create staging site for hello.dream.press\" class=\"wp-image-64782 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-1024x484.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-600x284.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-730x345.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-1460x691.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-784x371.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-1568x742.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_create_staging_site-877x415.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/757;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you create a staging site?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your web host offers staging (e.g., DreamHost), you just need to enable it from your dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If not, use <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-staging\/\" rel=\"noopener\">WP Staging<\/a> or clone your site to a subdomain manually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import your latest backup to the staging site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re in the staging environment, update WordPress core, plugins, and themes, then thoroughly test site functionality. Look for broken layouts, missing content, and errors in the browser console. If anything breaks, you can troubleshoot it here without impacting your live website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve tested everything and it all seems to work fine, you can safely move to updating your live website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Disable Caching and Security Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Caching and security plugins can interfere with updates. Some block update requests, leading to partial installations. While others cache outdated files, preventing changes from appearing immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some security plugins can also block update processes, leading to incomplete installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temporarily disable caching mechanisms like WP Rocket or W3 Total Cache, and pause security firewalls such as Wordfence to prevent false positives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To disable caching:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"833\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching.webp\" alt=\"WordPress plugins page showing installed plugins including LiteSpeed Cache and UpdraftPlus with their settings and update options\" class=\"wp-image-64783 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-1024x533.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-768x400.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-1536x800.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-600x312.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-1200x625.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-730x380.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-1460x760.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-784x408.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-1568x816.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_to_disable_caching-877x457.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/833;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re using WP Rocket, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>WP Rocket <\/strong>and disable caching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Litespeed Cache, navigate to <strong>Plugins <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Deactivate<\/strong> to deactivate caching temporarily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You also want to deactivate security plugins to avoid breaking an update:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deactivate firewall plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri under their respective settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the updates are complete, you can re-enable them one by one while making sure that one of these plugins isn\u2019t causing a conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019re ready to run the WordPress core update safely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Update Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Dashboard<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Updates<\/strong> and check which plugins have available updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should see a yellow bar below any plugin that has an update available. Click on the <strong>update now <\/strong>button to proceed with the update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"564\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now.webp\" alt=\"WordPress plugins page showing update available for Converter for Media plugin with version 6.2.0 ready to install\" class=\"wp-image-64784 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-300x106.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-1024x361.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-768x271.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-1536x541.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-600x212.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-1200x423.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-730x257.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-1460x515.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-784x276.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-1568x553.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_update_plugins_now-877x309.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/564;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also run a bulk update by checking the boxes on the left for the plugins you want to update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"803\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update.webp\" alt=\"WordPress plugins page showing bulk actions menu with Update option selected to update multiple plugins simultaneously\" class=\"wp-image-64785 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-1024x514.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-768x385.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-1536x771.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-600x301.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-1200x602.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-730x366.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-1460x733.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-784x393.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-1568x787.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_bulk_update-877x440.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/803;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then click the dropdown that says <strong>Bulk actions<\/strong> and select <strong>Update<\/strong>. Then click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test after each update to ensure the site is still functioning properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an update breaks something, roll back using <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-rollback\/\" rel=\"noopener\">WP Rollback<\/a> or restore from a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Update Themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to <strong>Appearance<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Themes<\/strong> and check for available updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"960\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes.webp\" alt=\"WordPress themes page showing active Beaumont theme and Twenty Twenty-Five theme with update notification\" class=\"wp-image-64786 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-1536x922.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-600x360.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-1200x720.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-730x438.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-1460x876.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-784x470.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-1568x941.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_update_themes-877x526.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/960;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve customized your theme, make sure you\u2019re using a child theme before updating. The themes that have an update available will say and you can click the <strong>Update now<\/strong> button to complete the update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After updating, check for any broken layouts or missing styling and if needed, restore your backup or manually reapply customizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Update WordPress Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are three common ways to update WordPress:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/215300747-Automatic-Updates-for-DreamHost-WordPress-installations\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>One-click WordPress update via dashboard<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Simply click the \u201cUpdate now\u201d button and WordPress takes care of everything behind the scenes. You still need to follow the precautionary steps outlined in this article, though.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/guide-to-manual-wp-install\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Manual update via FTP<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Download the latest version from WordPress.org, upload via FTP, and replace core files while excluding \u201cwp-content\u201d to preserve themes and plugins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/guide-to-wp-cli\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WP-CLI update<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> For advanced users, run \u201cwp-core update\u201d via the command line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d suggest going the one-click update route. Before updating, disable caching plugins to prevent conflicts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Dashboard<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Updates<\/strong> and then click <strong>Update to version &lt;version number&gt;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"886\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number.webp\" alt=\"WordPress updates page showing available update from version 6.7.1 to 6.7.2 with backup reminder and maintenance mode notice\" class=\"wp-image-64787 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-300x166.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-1024x567.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-768x425.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-1536x851.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-600x332.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-1200x665.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-730x404.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-1460x808.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-784x434.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-1568x868.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_update_to_version_number-877x486.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/886;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Update Now<\/strong> in the WordPress dashboard when ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"696\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress.webp\" alt=\"WordPress update progress screen showing steps from downloading version 6.7.2 through database upgrade\" class=\"wp-image-64788 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-300x131.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-1024x445.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-768x334.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-1536x668.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-600x261.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-1200x522.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-730x318.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-1460x635.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-784x341.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-1568x682.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10_update_wordpress-877x381.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/696;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye out on your site throughout the update process. If it gets stuck, refresh the dashboard or check for file permission issues or any other errors that may show up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_post-updating-wordpress-core-plugins-and-themes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post Updating WordPress Core, Plugins, and Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your updates are complete, but your work isn\u2019t over yet. Before assuming everything is running smoothly, you need to take a few final steps to ensure site stability, performance, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Clear Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Caching speeds up your website by serving stored versions of pages instead of dynamically loading everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, after updates, outdated cache files can cause display issues, broken layouts, or old scripts conflicting with new code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To prevent this, clear caches at multiple levels:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WordPress cache:<\/strong> If you use caching plugins like WP Rocket or W3 Total Cache, purge all caches from their settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Server cache:<\/strong> Some hosting providers (like DreamHost) have built-in server-side caching that helps you speed up your website. After updates, make sure you <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/215300647-Managing-the-DreamPress-cache\" rel=\"noopener\">clear server-side cache as well<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CDN cache:<\/strong> If you use a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/glossary\/hosting\/cdn\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Content Delivery Network (CDN)<\/a> like Cloudflare, log in and purge the cached files to ensure visitors see the latest version of your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Browser cache:<\/strong> Encourage visitors and team members to hard refresh (<strong>Ctrl + Shift + R or Cmd + Shift + R<\/strong>) to load fresh content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once caching is cleared, reload your site and verify that updated styles, scripts, and functionalities appear as expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Check for Broken Functionality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you tested everything on staging, you need to redo the thorough checks on your live websites. Make sure that the most important functions are working as expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/sections\/203272178-Contact-Forms\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-commerce checkout flows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom scripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User logins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know these are working fine, you can continue your testing for the rest of the non-critical functions and pages of your site. After this, you can start re-enabling your caching and security plugins one by one, so if the website breaks, you know what plugin caused the conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Monitor Your Site for Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The real test begins after updates go live. 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Troubleshooting Common WordPress Update Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with precautions, things can still break. Here\u2019s how to fix the most common update issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White Screen of Death<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your site loads <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030636332-Fixing-the-White-Screen-of-Death\" rel=\"noopener\">a blank white screen<\/a>, with no error message. This usually happens due to a PHP conflict from a plugin, theme, or memory issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deactivate plugins:<\/strong> Access your site via FTP. Go to \u201c\/wp-content\/plugins\/\u201d and rename the folder to deactivate all plugins. 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Consider waiting a few days so developers can release patches for any early issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a quality hosting provider:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/wordpress\/managed-wp-hosting-2\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Managed WordPress hosts<\/a> offer automatic backups, staging environments, and expert support during updates, reducing risk and downtime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable automatic backups:<\/strong> Even if your hosting provider offers daily backups, having an additional backup strategy ensures redundancy in case of failures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_stay-updated-without-the-hassle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Updated Without the Hassle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress updates don\u2019t have to be stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right approach, you can ensure security, stability, and performance without risking downtime. 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