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How to swap out plugins

Perform the manual installation process by completing all four steps in the order outlined below which will completely replace all of the current plugin files with the latest version of the plugin without requiring you to reconfigure the plugin settings after doing so. The process takes about 3 minutes.

Step #1 – Save your current plugin settings:

  • For Custom Facebook Feed: Go to your WordPress Dashboard > Facebook Feed > Settings > General. Scroll to the bottom of the page and check the box for “Preserve settings if plugin is removed.” Once checked, click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.
  • For Instagram Feed: Go to your WordPress Dashboard > Instagram Feed > Settings > General. Scroll to the bottom of the page and check the box for “Preserve settings if plugin is removed.” Once checked, click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.
  • For Custom Twitter Feeds: Go to your WordPress Dashboard > Twitter Feed > Settings > General. Scroll to the bottom of the page and check the box for “Preserve settings if plugin is removed.” Once checked, click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.
  • For Feeds for YouTube: Go to your WordPress Dashboard > YouTube Feed > Settings > General. Scroll to the bottom of the page and check the box for “Preserve settings if plugin is removed.” Once checked, click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.
  • For Reviews Feed: Go to your WordPress Dashboard > Reviews Feed > Settings > General. Scroll to the bottom of the page and check the box for “Preserve settings if plugin is removed.” Once checked, click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.

Step #2 – Remove the currently installed plugin:

Next go to your WordPress Dashboard – Plugins and deactivate the current plugin.
Then delete the current plugin.

Step #3 – Now install the latest Pro version:

Follow the installation directions for whichever plugin you are installing below:

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