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Updating Listivo: what to expect and how to do it

Listivo updates itself from the Listivo Updater screen in wp-admin. This article walks through checking for a new version, what the update replaces on your server, and the cache step that is easy to forget afterwards.

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Introduction

Updating Listivo is a straightforward process. Simply go to the Listivo Updater, enter your purchase code, save it, and click on "Check for new updates."

The Listivo Updater page in wp-admin: a purchase code field with a yellow Save button and a blue Check for new updates button below; arrows point at Listivo Updater in the sidebar, at the code field, at Save and at the button.

Checking for Updates

If a new version is available, you will see the following section:

The updater showing the heading New update for Listivo Theme is available, a paragraph explaining that the /wp-content/themes/listivo/ folder is replaced and linking to Child Theme, and a blue Yes - Update Listivo Theme Now button.

You can find the changelog about new features and fixes at the following address: Changelog

Important Notice Before Updating

Please be aware that updating Listivo will remove the following directories:

  • /wp-content/themes/listivo/
  • /wp-content/plugins/listivo-code/

In their place, a new version of the theme will be installed. You can be confident that all existing pages, listings, and theme settings will continue to work properly after the update.

Maintaining File Customizations

Edited theme files are overwritten
If you are a developer and have made customizations to files in the /wp-content/themes/listivo/ or /wp-content/plugins/listivo-core/ folders, these customizations will be lost during the update process.

To prevent losing your customizations, ensure that all customized files, such as PHP files, are stored in a Child Theme. By doing this, you can maintain your modifications while benefiting from the latest version of Listivo. If you're unfamiliar with Child Themes, we recommend reading this helpful article for guidance: How to use Child Theme? How to change files (php / css / js) and keep theme future update compatibility?

Updating the Theme

If you're confident that your files haven't been modified, simply click on "Yes - Update Listivo Theme Now."

A blue button labelled Yes - Update Listivo Theme Now.

After a brief moment, you will see a confirmation message.

The updater page showing the message Update was finished successfully.

Clearing Cache

Please note that if you're using a cache plugin or CDN not included with Listivo, you'll need to click the "Clear Cache" or "Purge All Cache" button to prevent old and new files from getting mixed up. For example, if you're using LiteSpeed Cache, the button appears as follows:

The LiteSpeed Cache menu open in the WordPress admin bar, listing Manage, Settings, Image Optimization, Purge All, Purge All - LSCache, Purge All - CSS/JS Cache and Purge All - Opcode Cache, with the cursor on Purge All.

The latest update is now seamlessly integrated into your website.

Ask the people who build Listivo

We answer by email from support@tangiblewp.com. With Premium Support, we also fix your site when something breaks.

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