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  • Plugin Contributor redsand

    (@redsand)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Tobias,

    Due to the nature of what type of plugin it is – anti-spam/security – it requires vigilance and frequent updates. It isn’t more than 1-2 updates per week at the most. Through your WordPress dashboard it’s a one-click update so hopefully that’s not too much trouble.

    You don’t necessarily need to update the plugin the day the new release comes out. It’s a good idea though.

    Eventually I plan to add a feature where the plugin can download certain updates from our server, but due to ww.wp.xz.cn plugin rules, plugin developers can’t do what you’re asking without having users specifically opt in, and for feasibility it will probably have to be a premium level feature. We likely wouldn’t be able to provide automatic updates for free due to development and server costs. Keep in mind the plugin has a LOT of users. (If you notice, the plugins that do what you’re asking require a paid subscription.)

    I hope that helps answer your question.

    – Scott

    GlindaHarrison

    (@glindaharrison)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Scott.

    Just to add my voice, I would really appreciate an auto-update feature. Wordfence does this on its free version and it is a big convenience, especially if you have more than one blog. Have you thought of the idea of a premium key for the feature that could be used across multiple blogs? I would gladly pay for such a feature; I am sure a lot of others would as well.

    Thanks for all the hard work and a great plugin!

    Plugin Contributor redsand

    (@redsand)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Glinda,

    Thanks for the feedback. Your feedback as a plugin user is very important and helps shape the future development. Wordfence is a great plugin that we use as well and highly recommend. I’m working on plans for a premium version in the future that will incorporate this and some other innovative features.

    You are very welcome! 🙂

    – Scott

    Plugin Contributor redsand

    (@redsand)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    So, I stand corrected. Looked into it a bit, and it turns out WordPress already has an automatic plugin update feature that is turned off by default. There is a handy plugin that takes care of this, and until we launch our premium version, I think this might be exactly what you guys are looking for: Advanced Automatic Updates. It will allow you to have your plugins automatically update.

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