Keeping GeoBuddy up to date ensures you have the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches. Follow this guide to update safely without breaking your site.
Before every update #
Always back up your site before applying any plugin update. This gives you a restore point if something goes wrong.
- Back up your WordPress database
- Back up your
wp-contentfolder - Alternatively, test the update on a staging site first
Popular backup plugins include UpdraftPlus, All-in-One WP Migration, and Duplicator.
Updating GeoBuddy core #
GeoBuddy updates are delivered automatically through WordPress.org. When a new version is available you will see a notification in your WordPress admin:
- Go to Dashboard → Updates.
- Find GeoBuddy in the plugins list.
- Check the box next to GeoBuddy.
- Click Update Plugins.
Updating premium addons #
Premium addons are updated manually via ZIP file. Download the latest version from wpgeobuddy.com and install it over the existing addon:
- Download the latest addon ZIP from wpgeobuddy.com.
- Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Upload the new ZIP file.
- When prompted, click Replace current with uploaded.
- Click Activate Plugin.
Recommended update order #
When multiple updates are available, always update in this order to avoid compatibility issues:
- WordPress core
- GeoDirectory
- GeoBuddy core
- GeoBuddy premium addons
After updating — what to check #
- Visit your directory front end and confirm listings load correctly
- Check that social media fields and virtual tour fields still appear on listings
- Run Tools → Site Health and check for any new issues
- Go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes to refresh rewrite rules
- Test any active premium addon features
Something broke after updating? #
If your site has issues after an update, restore your backup and contact GeoBuddy support with the following information:
- Your WordPress version
- Your PHP version
- The GeoBuddy version you updated to
- A description of what is broken and any error messages you see
