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Automatic Updates

Automatic Updates

Keep your Festinger Vault themes and plugins up-to-date with automatic updates for seamless performance and security.

Automatic Updates

Stay ahead in the WordPress rebellion with Festinger Vault’s Automatic Updates! This Pro-tier feature ensures your 22,500+ GPL-compliant themes and plugins remain current, secure, and optimized, letting you focus on building epic sites with 50,000+ code rebels. Say goodbye to manual updates and hello to hassle-free maintenance.

How Automatic Updates Work

Automatic Updates streamline your workflow by delivering the latest versions of your installed themes and plugins directly to your WordPress site. Here’s what you get:

  • Real-Time Updates: New releases are pushed as soon as they’re available in the Vault.
  • Security Patches: Stay protected with timely fixes for vulnerabilities.
  • Compatibility: Ensure themes/plugins work with the latest WordPress versions.
  • GPL Compliance: All updates are 100% GPL-compliant, backed by Hiscox insurance.

Enabling Automatic Updates

  1. Upgrade to Pro: Sign up for a Pro or Agency plan at festingervault.com/pricing.
  2. Install the Plugin: Follow the Installation Guide to set up the Festinger Vault Plugin.
  3. Configure Updates:
    • In your WordPress dashboard, go to Festinger Vault > Settings.
    • Enable Automatic Updates for themes, plugins, or both.
    • Choose update frequency (e.g., daily, weekly).
  4. Monitor:
    • Check update logs in Festinger Vault > Updates for details.
    • Receive notifications for successful updates or issues.

Benefits

  • Time-Saving: No manual downloads or uploads needed.
  • Security: Protect your site with the latest patches.
  • Reliability: Updates are tested for compatibility by our Python script.
  • Community-Driven: Share update feedback on Discourse.

Pro Tip

Pair Automatic Updates with Bulk Downloads to manage large libraries effortlessly. Upgrade to Pro at festingervault.com/pricing for instant access and enhanced performance.

Troubleshooting

  • Update Failures: Ensure your server meets Requirements (e.g., cURL enabled, PHP 8.0+).
  • Plugin Conflicts: Disable conflicting plugins before enabling updates.
  • Notifications Missing: Check your WordPress email settings or Vault account notifications.
  • Need Help? Visit Support or ask on Discourse.

Next Steps


Last updated: May 26, 2025