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Upgrade Guide
How to safely update Developer Sitemap between versions.
Before Upgrading
Before upgrading to a new version:
- Backup your site — Always have a recent backup
- Review the changelog — Check for breaking changes
- Test on staging first — If possible, test updates on a staging site
- Note your current settings — Take a screenshot of your settings
Standard Upgrade Process
Via WordPress Admin
- Go to Dashboard → Updates
- Find Developer Sitemap in the plugins list
- Check the box and click Update Plugins
- Wait for completion message
Via Upload
- Download the new version ZIP file
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Upload the ZIP file
- Click Replace current with uploaded
After Upgrading
- Clear caches — If you use page caching, clear it
- Regenerate sitemap — Go to Dashboard and click Regenerate
- Verify sitemap — Check that your sitemap loads correctly
- Check settings — Confirm your settings are preserved
Version-Specific Notes
Upgrading to 0.1.0
No breaking changes. The “Overview” menu item was renamed to “Dashboard”.
Upgrading to 0.0.2
Adds WooCommerce support. If WooCommerce is active, Products will be enabled by default.
Rollback Instructions
If you need to revert to a previous version:
- Deactivate the current version
- Delete the plugin via WordPress admin
- Upload the previous version ZIP file
- Activate the plugin
- Clear caches and regenerate sitemap
Note: Settings are preserved in the database between installations. Only the plugin files are removed.