Title: Major Version Update
Last modified: August 31, 2016

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# Major Version Update

 *  Resolved [Shellethics](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shellethics/)
 * (@shellethics)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-version-update/)
 * “MAJOR UPDATE: Changes shortcode FROM [pullquote] TO [perfectpullquote]. Shortcodes
   in all existing posts will need to be updated to [perfectpullquote].”
 * Oh my god, are you kidding me?
 * Do you know how many posts that is for some people?!! HUNDREDS!
 * Why would you do this?!
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/perfect-pullquotes/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/perfect-pullquotes/)

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 *  Plugin Author [Adam DeHaven](https://wordpress.org/support/users/adamdehaven/)
 * (@adamdehaven)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-version-update/#post-7457166)
 * I figured this would be a big deal for a lot of users, however I’ve been swamped
   with users submitting issues of conflicts with the `[pullquote]` shortcode.
 * By changing the shortcode to something more unique, there is far less a chance
   of conflict between this and other plugins.
 * There are two options going forward:
    1. **[RECOMMENDED]** Update the plugin to version 1.7, and yes, you **will need
       to update** all previous `[pullquote]...[/pullquote]` shortcodes to the new 
       format: `[perfectpullquote]...[/perfectpullquote]`. I realize this can be a 
       pain if you have a large number of shortcodes to replace. The good news is that
       there are fairly easy methods to update all of your previous posts. I’d recommend
       trying [Shortcode Removal Method #1: Search RegEx](https://penguinwp.com/ways-to-remove-old-wordpress-shortcodes/),
       however there are other similar plugins available. The RegEx plugin (and others
       like it) are fairly standard, just make sure you carefully fill out the form
       before submitting. If you need some help, let me know; it’s fairly straightforward.
    2. If you want to downgrade your plugin in the meantime in case don’t have time
       to update all posts at the moment, simply delete the current version of the 
       plugin you have installed, and then download the [previous version I have made available on GitHub](https://github.com/adamdehaven/perfect-pullquotes/releases/tag/v1.6.3).
       To install from your Dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New and upload the .zip 
       file. Just make sure not to update to version 1.7 until you’ve successfully 
       updated all of your shortcode tags. Notice, however, that you **will not receive
       future updates** if you don’t take the time to update your shortcodes, delete
       this temporary version, and install the most current version of the plugin.
 * I apologize for any inconvenience this major change will cause, however it will
   prove to be more stable and reliable going forward.
 *  Plugin Author [Adam DeHaven](https://wordpress.org/support/users/adamdehaven/)
 * (@adamdehaven)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-version-update/#post-7457255)
 * If using the [Search RegEx plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-version-update/Search RegEx?output_format=md),
   use the following keywords:
 * To replace the opening shortcode tag, search for
 *     ```
       \[pullquote
       ```
   
 * and replace it with
 *     ```
       [perfectpullquote
       ```
   
 * (notice both are missing the closing bracket).
 * To replace the closing shortcode tag, search for
 *     ```
       \[/pullquote\]
       ```
   
 * and replace it with
 *     ```
       [/perfectpullquote]
       ```
   
 *  Plugin Author [Adam DeHaven](https://wordpress.org/support/users/adamdehaven/)
 * (@adamdehaven)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-version-update/#post-7457302)
 * **UPDATE – USE THESE KEYWORDS**:
    If using the Search RegEx plugin, use the following
   keywords:
 * To replace the opening shortcode tag, search for
 *     ```
       [pullquote
       ```
   
 * and replace it with
 *     ```
       [perfectpullquote
       ```
   
 * (notice both are missing the closing bracket).
 * To replace the closing shortcode tag, search for
 *     ```
       [/pullquote]
       ```
   
 * and replace it with
 *     ```
       [/perfectpullquote]
       ```
   
 *  Thread Starter [Shellethics](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shellethics/)
 * (@shellethics)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/major-version-update/#post-7457366)
 * Okay thanks for this info. I’ll take a full back up before attempting any of 
   this and hopefully the changes go smoothly. Thanks.

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