Title: New version bug
Last modified: September 1, 2016

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# New version bug

 *  Resolved [subinps](https://wordpress.org/support/users/subinps/)
 * (@subinps)
 * [9 years, 12 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/)
 * We have latest version than the recommended version of php. Still getting error.
   Please check this screen shot -> [http://www.awesomescreenshot.com/image/1325719/682cd491afb9451ae6b7625a18ea662b](http://www.awesomescreenshot.com/image/1325719/682cd491afb9451ae6b7625a18ea662b)
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 *  Plugin Author [Pär Thernström](https://wordpress.org/support/users/eskapism/)
 * (@eskapism)
 * [9 years, 12 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476006)
 * Sorry about that. I made the plugin check that the mbstring extension ([http://php.net/manual/en/book.mbstring.php](http://php.net/manual/en/book.mbstring.php))
   is installed too, because it’s used at some places and can give errors if not
   installed.
 * My guess is that your PHP version is fine, but that you don’t have mbstring enabled.
   Any change you could enable mbstring and check if it works then?
 *  [MImi J](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mimi-j/)
 * (@mimi-j)
 * [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476182)
 * I am having the same issue. Is there any way to revert to the old version? Has
   this update erased previous data, and will it repopulate for the days it has 
   been down?
 *  [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/)
 * (@esmi)
 * [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476183)
 * **[@mimi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mimi/) J**: This is not your topic&
   you are asking a very different question. If you require assistance then, as 
   per the [Forum Welcome](https://codex.wordpress.org/Forum_Welcome#Where_To_Post),
   please [post your own topic](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-history).
 *  [MImi J](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mimi-j/)
 * (@mimi-j)
 * [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476185)
 * I am having the same PHP issue as stated. Shall I create multiple topics for 
   the same question? After the update a few days ago, an error message says you
   need at least PHP 5.3. I have 5.4.41. Same topic my friend. I’m seeking the same
   solution. If ou have a fix, that would be great.
 *  Thread Starter [subinps](https://wordpress.org/support/users/subinps/)
 * (@subinps)
 * [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476186)
 * **[@mimi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mimi/) J: ** I fixed it by enabling“
   mbstring” You can do the same by going to EasyApache from WHM, then edit the 
   current configuration > enable “mbstring” and re-compile.
 *  Plugin Author [Pär Thernström](https://wordpress.org/support/users/eskapism/)
 * (@eskapism)
 * [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476191)
 * The just released version 2.7.2 should have a message that is more clear.
 *  [MImi J](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mimi-j/)
 * (@mimi-j)
 * [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476212)
 * Thank guys! Wondering though, if this is the best solution…
 * [@p](https://wordpress.org/support/users/p/)är Thernström – I think you have 
   a great plugin. However, you provided it before without requiring server-level
   changes for configuration. In truth, most plugins don’t. Just wondering why this
   is the chosen path.
 * [Moderated: Please refrain from personal comments about forum volunteers and 
   stick to the topic at hand. Also, this is not your topic. Please don’t hijack
   threads. Start your own to have your issues address.]
 *  Plugin Author [Pär Thernström](https://wordpress.org/support/users/eskapism/)
 * (@eskapism)
 * [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476217)
 * If anyone else comes here wonering about the mbstring-message: the plugin has
   used mbstring-functions for a long time, but only at some specific places. I 
   added the warning to make sure the plugin did not occasionally crash.
 * Apparently some of the users of the plugin did not have the mbstring extension
   enabled, so I will try to remove the requirement in the next version. Thanks 
   for the reports everyone!
 *  Plugin Author [Pär Thernström](https://wordpress.org/support/users/eskapism/)
 * (@eskapism)
 * [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476226)
 * Ok, new version is out now, with no mbstring requirement. Happy history logging!
   🙂

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 * Last activity: [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/new-version-bug/#post-7476226)
 * Status: resolved