Migrate from WordPress Plugin v1 to v2 – Leadpages Knowledge Base

If you installed our WordPress plugin before August of 2016, chances are you’re using Version 1. We’ve rebuilt our plugin with tons of new features, including:

Support for WordPress multi-site setups
Page-specific timed and exit pop-ups
Alert bars
An updated plugin interface

You can update your plugin to gain access to these features without affecting your published pages. Because Version 2 of the plugin is hosted and developed separately, you’ll need to download it from your Leadpages account, following our instructions here: Installing the WordPress Plugin.

NOTE: If you're simply looking to update your v2 plugin, click here to learn more.

Here’s what we recommend before migrating:

Check your plugin version

From your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to Plugins and check the version number for the “LeadPages connector” plugin. If you’re running any version starting with “1” (e.g. 1.2.0.5), you can update to Version 2.

NOTE: If you’re running a plugin with a version number between 2.0–2.1 we also encourage you to upgrade. Version 2.1 (and beyond) includes fixes for several issues from the 2.0 version.

Download Version 2 of the plugin

You can download the plugin from your account under the Publishing Options of any published page or website. For full instructions, please see Installing the WordPress Plugin (Downloading the plugin).

Delete Version 1

The two plugin versions can’t be installed simultaneously, so you’ll need to delete the old one before installing Version 2. Here’s how:

WARNING: When you deactivate your plugin, your landing pages will not be accessible. Any published landing pages will be restored and live as soon as you install the new plugin.

From your WordPress dashboard, click Plugins.
Find the “LeadPages connector” plugin and click Deactivate. Your dashboard will automatically reload.
Hit Delete under the “LeadPages connector” plugin and confirm your decision. A confirmation message should appear.

Activating the new plugin

After you delete your old plugin, you can upload and activate the new one. Navigate to Plugins › Add New. Choose Upload Plugin and select the plugin file from your computer. Click Install Now, then Activate Plugin. Click the Leadpages tab and log in using your Leadpages credentials.

For more detailed instructions, click here.

Frequently asked questions

What will happen to pages I’ve installed using the old plugin?

Your pages will go down temporarily as you deactivate and delete your old plugin. Once you install Version 2, any pages you’ve published will come back.

Can I update the plugin directly from WordPress?

Yes, you can update the plugin directly from WordPress if you have Version 2.1 or above. Otherwise, follow the steps above to update your plugin.

Need more help?

You can always get in touch with our support team—just click Support in your Leadpages navigation menu, or submit a ticket ↗