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Upgrading ensures better security and reliability. This plugin displays a subtle notification prompting visitors to update their browser. Activate the plugin, and it works seamlessly.\n\nVisit [browserupdate.org](https://browserupdate.org/ \"browserupdate.org\") for more details.\n\nWant to help translate this plugin? Visit the [WordPress Translation Project](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wp-browser-update \"WordPress Translation Project\").\n\n## Important Notice\n\u003e **Breaking Changes in Version 5.0**\n- Requires **PHP 7.4** or newer.\n- Ensure your hosting is updated to PHP 7.4 before upgrading to version 5.0 or newer.\n- Servers running older PHP versions are no longer supported.\n  - If your server is running an earlier PHP version, please [download this version](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wp-browser-update.4.8.0.zip \"Download WP BrowserUpdate from WordPress.org\").\n\n## Installation\n### Installing via WordPress Plugin Search (Recommended)\nThis is the easiest and quickest way to install the plugin:\n1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.\n1. Navigate to **Plugins \u003e Add New**.\n1. In the search bar, type **WP BrowserUpdate**.\n1. Locate the correct plugin in the search results.\n1. Click **Install Now** next to WP BrowserUpdate.\n1. Once installed, click **Activate** to enable the plugin.\n\n### Manual Installation\nIf you prefer to install the plugin manually via SFTP or [Virtualmin](https://virtualmin.com \"Virtualmin\"), follow these steps:\n1. **Download the plugin**\n   - [Download the latest version](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wp-browser-update.zip \"Download WP BrowserUpdate from WordPress.org\") from the WordPress Plugin Directory.\n1. **Extract the plugin files**\n   - Locate the downloaded ZIP file and extract it on your computer.\n   - You should now have a folder named `wp-browser-update`.\n1. **Upload the plugin to your website**\n   - Connect to your website using an FTP client (e. g., [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/ \"FileZilla\")) or access the File Manager in your hosting control panel.\n   - Navigate to `/wp-content/plugins/` in your WordPress installation directory.\n   - Upload the extracted `wp-browser-update` folder.\n1. **Activate the plugin**\n   - Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.\n   - Go to **Plugins \u003e Installed Plugins**.\n   - Find **WP BrowserUpdate** in the list and click **Activate**.\n\n### Installing via the WordPress Admin Panel\nIf you have already downloaded the ZIP file, you can install it via the WordPress admin panel:\n1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.\n1. Navigate to **Plugins \u003e Add New**.\n1. Click **Upload Plugin** at the top of the page.\n1. Click **Choose File**, select `wp-browser-update.zip` from your computer, and click **Install Now**.\n1. Once the installation is complete, click **Activate Plugin** to enable it.\n\n## Changelog\n### 5.0.1\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 5.0\n- **Breaking Changes**: PHP 7.4 now required.\n- Updated to follow WordPress coding standards.\n- Improved security and sanitisation.\n- Integrated WordPress Settings API.\n- Added customisation filters.\n- Optimised script and style handling.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 4.8.0\n- Optimised code.\n- Fixed bug.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 4.6.1\n- Removed redundant colons.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 4.6\n- Fixed Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 4.5\n- Fixed Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 4.4.1\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 4.4\n- Updated source URL.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 4.3\n- Fixed plugin activation issue.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 4.0\n- Fixed bugs.\n- Updated JavaScript.\n\n### 3.2\n- Corrected version typo causing plugin issues.\n\n### 3.1\n- Fixed bugs.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 3.0.3\n- Fixed initialisation error.\n- Changed protocol to HTTPS.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 3.0\n- Overhauled functions.\n- Updated JavaScript.\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n\n### 2.4\n- Fixed functions.\n\n### 2.3\n- Overhauled functions.\n- Updated translation files.\n- Minor fixes.\n\n### 2.2\n- Changed licence to GPLv3.\n- Added text domain to header.\n- Added POT file for easier translations.\n\n### 2.1.3\n- Included minified JavaScript.\n- Minor fixes to notification messages.\n\n### 2.1\n- Added JavaScript customisation options.\n\n### 2.0.3\n- Updated outdated browser versions.\n- Added settings link.\n- Minor fixes.\n\n### 2.0\n- Added admin settings panel.\n- Added uninstall function.\n\n### 1.0\n- Initial stable version.\n","funding_links":[],"categories":[],"sub_categories":[],"project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fmacsteini%2Fwp-browserupdate","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fmacsteini%2Fwp-browserupdate","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fmacsteini%2Fwp-browserupdate/lists"}