If you have a website, keeping it updated is an absolute must. Plugins and updates are software, just like on your phone or laptop. You must periodically update this software, check for updates yourself, and check for updates when prompted.
Here are just three very important reasons why:
1. Security
WordPress and other plugins may contain security vulnerabilities. Hackers and other malicious parties are skilled at exploiting vulnerabilities in software, applications, and plugins. They also rely on people not going to the trouble of updating their plugins themselves as well as themes, PHP and WordPress.
Updates are the only way to stay ahead of hackers and reduce security risks. Plugin developers release updates, which include patches and fixes to fix known issues and harden your site against attacks. Failure to keep up with plugin updates can leave your website vulnerable.
If you don’t keep up with plugin updates, you leave your site open to attack.
2. A bug-free website
Outdated plugins can not only cause security issues but can also cause your website to crash. This can mean a poor experience for users visiting the site, who may face slow loading issues, broken features, dead ends, and other annoying bugs.
It can also be very frustrating for you because your plugins don't work like they used to.
3. Extra features
Updates don't just include patches and fixes for security holes. They also often come with additional features and functionality, many of which can be very useful to your website. If you don't update, you won't be able to use them.
Remember – updating plugins is easier than fixing a hacked website
This is very important to keep in mind if you still can’t find the time to update your WordPress plugins.
Updating plugins is like getting insurance, it's a preventive measure that can save you a lot of time, frustration, and expense later.
If your website is hacked, it can take days or even weeks to fix. At this point, you can't even imagine what it would take to fix the problem, and how many potential customers would be turned away during the downtime?
Anyone running a website should have plugin updates at the top of their priority list. It might not seem like a big deal when this notification pops up, but it's easy to do and can save you from serious problems later.
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