Title: Include compatibility section?
Last modified: September 1, 2016

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# Include compatibility section?

 *  [SVTX](https://wordpress.org/support/users/svtx/)
 * (@svtx)
 * [9 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/include-compatibility-section/)
 * Hi folks,
 * nice changes, I like them a lot. However, I always have to go on the actual plugin
   page to check for people’s up and down votes (Compatibility Section), as this
   is a helpful indicator as to determine whether the plugin is (probably) safe 
   to apply. I would like to see those ratings in the new display too, eliminating
   yet one further step in the update process.
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/shiny-updates/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shiny-updates/)

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 *  Plugin Contributor [Pascal Birchler](https://wordpress.org/support/users/swissspidy/)
 * (@swissspidy)
 * [9 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/include-compatibility-section/#post-7599239)
 * Hey there,
 * Thanks for your suggestion! Which admin screen are you talking about exactly?
 * In the last iteration of Shiny Updates, we actually removed the compatibility
   section from `wp-admin/update-core.php` if the plugin is 100% compatible.
 * On `wp-admin/plugins.php`, i.e. the installed plugins page, the upgrade notice
   is quite simple and on the point. Here’s an example:
 * `There is a new version of XY available. View version 1.2.3 details or update
   now.`
 * Adding the compatibility notice to it would add unnecessary bloat and IMHO the
   compatibility info in the “view details” modal is quite clear.
 *  Thread Starter [SVTX](https://wordpress.org/support/users/svtx/)
 * (@svtx)
 * [9 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/include-compatibility-section/#post-7599240)
 * Hi, I’m talking about the update page in the Dashboard. I’ve marked the area (
   on the plugin page) for you [here](https://s31.postimg.org/ypjbrs4p7/file.png)
   so you know what I mean. I think it would make sense to have that info included
   in the plugins view in Dashboard, I’ve missed that since I started using WP.
 *  Thread Starter [SVTX](https://wordpress.org/support/users/svtx/)
 * (@svtx)
 * [9 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/include-compatibility-section/#post-8685005)
 * I guess that’s farewell to one of the most useful indicators on this entire website.
   The new plugin directory doesn’t even have this on the plugin pages. That’s a
   real shame and it’ll make many people’s life much harder.
 * Although it may not be a clear indication if a plugin works but it is very helpful
   determining if it doesn’t. Removing this section is a mistake.

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 * Last reply from: [SVTX](https://wordpress.org/support/users/svtx/)
 * Last activity: [9 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/include-compatibility-section/#post-8685005)
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