“Do I use outdated WordPress plugins?” – Here’s my answer

Hey alluser, Recently, one of our readers asked me if I ever use outdated WordPress plugins on my websites.  It's a question I get surprisingly often, especially from new WordPress users trying to avoid breaking their sites. I totally get it.  Outdated plugins could pose security issues… But what if you can't find alternatives to your favorite outdated plugins?  So, I asked my team to publish a detailed guide on using outdated plugins: When to Use & When NOT to Use Outdated Plugins   This is a MUST READ if you're using any WordPress plugins on your site. In the article, you'll also find how I check whether an outdated plugin is safe to install.  Reduce the number of plugins Now what if you could significantly reduce the number of plugins you use on your website?  Yes, it's possible and you can still preserve the features that those plugins offer. All you need to do is to replace those plugins with code snippets. Take a look at these 46 extremely useful code snippets that can help you replace WordPress plugins on your site.  The best part… this guide is written for non-techie users. That means if you can point and click, you should be able to add code snippets to your WordPress site.   Extend your website features Need our help extending your site features? You can hire our WordPress experts on an hourly basis for any WordPress assistance.  Wait! Did you know that when you get the Peace of Mind plan, you'll now get WordPress maintenance service without extra costs?  All you have to pay is for the on-demand development hour and get the Maintenance service for free :) Cheers,  Syed Balkhi Founder of WPBeginner Was this email helpful? 🔥Yes! I Love it 😐It's OK! 🙁I didn't like it

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