Upgrading WordPress installation to a latest version sometimes becomes a very tedious task because of the number of steps involved. WordPress gives the option of automatically upgrading to newer version but upgrading without making backup of the content files and databases, becomes risky; in case while upgrading, some error occurs and upgrading stops half way.

WordPress automatic upgrade plugin automatically upgrades the WordPress installation to a latest one following the steps provided in WordPress upgrade instructions. It is the easiest and quickest way to safely upgrade WordPress.
WordPress automatic upgrade plugin upgrades your WordPress installation by doing the following steps.
- Backs up the files and makes available a link to download it.
- Backs up the database and makes available a link to download it.
- Downloads the latest files from http://wordpress.org/latest.zip and unzips it.
- Puts the site in maintenance mode.
- De-activates all active plugins and remembers it.
- Upgrades WordPress files.
- Gives you a link that will open in a new window to upgrade installation.
- Re-activates the plugins.
Download Automatic Upgrade Plugin (This plugin is no longer available)
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