WordPress 2.9 Upgrade And Simple Tags Solution
As expected WordPress 2.9 have been released on December 18 and while this version is not a security release, it contains quite a few bug fixes as well as enhancements! Couple most notable features added to latest version are:
- Basic image editing capabilities – love it for quick edits!
- Ability to add video to WordPress blog post by simply specifying URL to the video instead of copying / pasting code. Support for most common services is included
I also like the new option to Auto-Optimize database by simply adding one line to your wp-config.php file and my partner and I are testing it right now to perhaps make it part of the next package release of Expert WordPress. There are quite a few more enhancements you should read about on official blog but right now I want to talk about solving a problem with one, very popular plugin – Simple Tags. Until author releases next version of plugin fully compatible with WordPress 2.9 – here is a work around for you…
Problem comes from hard coding within the plugin that checks version of the WordPress core and errors out simply because it doesn’t mention 2.9.
If you are planning to upgrade to WordPress 2.9 and you should and using Simple Tags plugin, simply follow these steps to make it compatible…
1. Navigate to Plugins-> Editor in your WordPress admin
2. In “Select plugin to edit” drop down option on right hand side select “Simple Tags” and click Select:
simple-tags.php file should open for editing by default
3. Find this line near the top of the file:
if ( strpos($wp_version, '2.7') !== false || strpos($wp_version, '2.8') !== false) {
And add to it 2.9 as a version option:
if ( strpos($wp_version, '2.7') !== false || strpos($wp_version, '2.8') !== false || strpos($wp_version, '2.9') !== false ) {
4. Save the file!
This is it! Now your plugin will not give you any problems!
Related WordPress 2.9 Release Articles
- WordPress 2.9 is out and this is solid update to upgrade to now (trishussey.com)
- WordPress 2.9 Now Available for Download (mashable.com)
- WordPress 2.9 Released (brucemarler.com)
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Hi Alex,
Thanks for the workaround on Simple Tags. I had deactivated it on all my blogs waiting for the authors update. But now I can go ahead fix it to work now.
One thing I really like in the new version is the ability to update multiple plugins with one click. That can be a real time saver.
Again thanks for the workaround.
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You are welcome and yes – it can be quite a time saver
Yes I have held off waiting on Simple Tags author to upgrade their version like they have with the last few edition changes.
Thanks for the simple work around.
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Sure thing Mike!
Hi Alex,
Thanks for the timely info and Simple Tags work around tip! I agree with Herschel Lawhorn (above), WP 2.9 appears to have some handy, time-saving features which I hope we can all put to good use in 2010.
Cheers,
Richard
Thanks Alex! Just applied the fix…I too was waiting for plug-in update.
I especially like the WP 2.9 “Ability to add video to WordPress blog post by simply specifying URL to the video instead of copying / pasting code.” I’m starting to use more and more video from YouTube in my posts, and that will be really handy.
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Mtn Jim
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Alex, you stated that you like the option to “Auto-Optimize database by simply adding one line to your wp-config.php file”. Where do you find this information? I have looked for it but haven’t found it yet.
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Hi Herschel, Obviously I am not Alex but I thought I would help anyway. You can find this information under the 2.9 release post on WordPress.org.
“There is automatic database optimization support, which you can enable in your wp-config.php file by adding define(‘WP_ALLOW_REPAIR’, true);.”
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Thanks Josh, that was just what I was looking for.
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Thanks Alex.
It was annoying to see that alarm message at the top of the page each time logging in.
Easy fix! Great.
Fred
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Hmm… So far no issue with the plugin that I use. I am not using this plugin.
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I hate it when an update causes a mess on my blog, particularly with plugins that suddenly fail to work after an update. Would you believe it if I say I still haven’t updated to 2.9? I’m still waiting for people to say, it is perfectly stable and that all glitches have been straightened out.
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I was so excited about wordpress 2.9 but after its release when I updated it, I landed with 2-3 tech issues… I checked into the forum and realize its not only me
other users are facing similar issues…
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A sneaky fix – I like it. This should bring the nav back to life on my site and save rolling back the Word Press version. Cheers.
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Thanks for the comments and I apologize for not replying individually to everyone. Just a few things came up that make it a bit hard to keep up with blogging.
I’m not currently using the plugin, what’s it good for?
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Dennis,
It is great for enhanced tag management and suggestions and also for SEO – I use it on this blog and all my customers blogs to display Related Posts. Although obviously there are other ways to get it accomplished
KW’s and Tags just confuse me.
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Hi Alex
Good to know that the fixes aren’t for security issues.
I tend to edit and optimise my images before I upload them so I probably won’t update.
The auto optimise for database sounds good, I’m always looking for ways to speed up my wordpress site. Probably my only grumble about wordpress… how slow it is!
I’m sure I read somewhere that 2.9.1 is out in beta… ?
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Thanks for the post about Simple Tags. Worked great!
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Hi Alex,
I updated the Word Press to 2.9 before I read about and tried to install and activate the Simple Tags plug in.
It wouldn’t work so I deactivated and deleted it.
From your post it would seem that one should first edit the plug in and then update to 2.9 WP.
I’m not sure if it can be uploaded and edited with the 2.9 Word Press in place.
I’m amazed at how you come up with solutions like this. It’s a good idea to visit your blog. This is my second time and I plan to be back soon.
Vance
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I am sure that the post will be helpful for those who want change the tags after the upgrade. It will be helpful for a lot of people indeed.
Hi Alex,
As always informative stuff,
Has anyone had trouble with “footer” links not saving properly and creating backslashes on save? seems to have happened after upgrading to WP2.9
Any help appreciated,
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Hi Alex,
I have updated my blogs after reading your posts about blog security previously and as I am learning I am installing all the plugins you are recommending.
Just tonight I installed the WP Super Cache plugin as I noticed my blog loading really slow and I read about the plugin on your site.
Thank you for being such an expert with wordpress. I have learned so much since following you over the last few months.
Kind Regards
Jacinta
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I upgraded WP 2.9 as soon as it out which I don’t normally do because the last few upgrades have been as smooth as possible.
The one time I rush it my plugins need a tweak, murphys law.
Alex,
Not really a Simple tags related comment, but I have had many problems since this 2.9 upgrade.
Has anyone else noticed their scheduled posts “missing” the schedule? I found a fix here:http://www.semiologic.com/2009/12/21/wp-2-9-three-bugs-and-how-to-fix-them/
I hope future upgrades go smoother than this one.
Thanks Dwayne,
This is a known issue and developers addressed it in 2.9.1 which should be out shortly.
@Dwayne
I’ve not been using WordPress long, came in at 2.8.5 and upgraded to 2.8.6 for security update.
I did read a lot about the problems with the initial release of 2.8 and now 2.9!
Looks like all the first releases need real life testing to find all the problems.
Perhaps the answer is to leave the first release to the beta testers and jump in with the release which fixes all the bugs.
I don’t like the idea of searching the internet for all the fixes.
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Thank you so much for this work around. Very helpful to get my blog off on the right foot in 2010. Have a great year!
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I loved the idea of using the simpletags plugin, but it gave may way to many problems… even before upgrading to 2.9
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Hi Alex，
got this error messages
fatal error,,,,,wp-content/plugins/simple-tags/simple-tags.php on line 35
What going on ? anyone face this problem?
The new WP version is absolutely a big factor to save time. Since the new version offers multiple plugins that has the ability to meet almost all the WP users’ needs.
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It fixed the problem, and your simple steps were easy to follow. The first time I did it I forgot to save the file.
-Kai
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Great tutorials! At least now, we can finally address the problem with your help.
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Thanks and great post. You always post informative information for blogging.
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The shortcuts here are going to save me a lot of time as well as encourage me to take the time to experiment a bit more before finalizing designs.
I’ve not been using WordPress very long, and I did update for security purposes.
I was concerned about the bad press the package received initially.
I didn’t have the time to debug the first version.
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I just recently upgraded to 2.9, I am happy with its performance also. Thanks for the tag solutions too! I didn’t realize that before I read your post.
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Wow, It’s great way to enable simple tag plugin on WP 2.9. I really love this plugin. Thanks for sharing
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