WordPress is a remarkable platform, and its success is largely due to the incredible community behind it. The repository offers thousands of plugins that are available for free, thanks to the amazing developers who have contributed their time and effort. Now, it’s our turn to give back. It can be frustrating to come across a plugin page that has been downloaded thousands of times, yet only one person has confirmed whether it works or not. While not everyone is a coder, everyone can be a tester. By taking just five seconds to visit the WordPress Plugin Repository and perform a plugin compatibility check, we can all help other WordPress users feel more comfortable using a particular plugin.
Assurance is essential for satisfaction, and every self-hosted WordPress installation comes with Akismet installed. However, only five people have reported that Akismet works with WordPress 3.0.1, despite more than half of those blogs using it. This is a missed opportunity.
Fortunately, the WordPress.org plugin repository has been redesigned by the community. The purpose of this post is to encourage users to vote on the version compatibility for the plugins they use. If you’re unsure of what we’re referring to, follow the tutorial below:
First, you’ll need a WordPress.org account, which is beneficial because you can submit bug reports on plugins, perform compatibility checks, answer questions, and more. You can register for a free account through this link.
Next, visit the WordPress Plugin Repository and search for the plugin you’re using. In this example, we’ll use the Comment Redirect plugin because we’re using it on our site, and we know it works with WordPress 3.0.1. This plugin has been downloaded over 7,000 times, and at least half of the users are still using it, yet there are no responses regarding whether it works or not.
Simply click on the “Works” button because the plugin is functioning properly. This will indicate to other users that one person has confirmed the compatibility of the plugin with WordPress 3.0.1. Therefore, if someone else intends to use it, they can be assured that at least one person has verified its functionality.
However, this can serve as a preliminary approval if more individuals cast their votes. WordPress requires a minimum of four votes to confirm that the plugin is fully functional. Here, we have showcased the icon for the All in One SEO Pack Plugin, which has garnered sufficient votes to receive a green light from WordPress.
Your contribution of just 5 seconds can make a significant difference to our community. Kindly cast your vote for the compatibility of the plugins you use on your website. Additionally, please inform us in the comments section about the plugins you have voted for.