Keeping GeoBuddy up to date ensures you have the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches. Follow this guide to update safely without breaking your site.

Before every update

Always back up your site before applying any plugin update. This gives you a restore point if something goes wrong.

Back up your WordPress database
Back up your wp-content folder
Alternatively, test the update on a staging site first

Popular backup plugins include UpdraftPlus, All-in-One WP Migration, and Duplicator.

Updating GeoBuddy core

GeoBuddy updates are delivered automatically through WordPress.org. When a new version is available you will see a notification in your WordPress admin:

Go to Dashboard → Updates.
Find GeoBuddy in the plugins list.
Check the box next to GeoBuddy.
Click Update Plugins.

Updating premium addons

Premium addons are updated manually via ZIP file. Download the latest version from wpgeobuddy.com and install it over the existing addon:

Download the latest addon ZIP from wpgeobuddy.com.
Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
Upload the new ZIP file.
When prompted, click Replace current with uploaded.
Click Activate Plugin.

Recommended update order

When multiple updates are available, always update in this order to avoid compatibility issues:

WordPress core
GeoDirectory
GeoBuddy core
GeoBuddy premium addons

After updating — what to check

Visit your directory front end and confirm listings load correctly
Check that social media fields and virtual tour fields still appear on listings
Run Tools → Site Health and check for any new issues
Go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes to refresh rewrite rules
Test any active premium addon features

Something broke after updating?

If your site has issues after an update, restore your backup and contact GeoBuddy support with the following information:

Your WordPress version
Your PHP version
The GeoBuddy version you updated to
A description of what is broken and any error messages you see