Keeping AcquisitionSuite and WordPress up to date helps ensure that your website has the latest features, bug fixes, security improvements, and compatibility updates.
AcquisitionSuite updates are managed directly from your WordPress dashboard.
Before Updating
Before installing a major update, especially on an important production website:
- Make sure you have a recent backup of your WordPress files and database.
- Confirm that your WordPress version meets the current AcquisitionSuite requirements.
- Make sure your PHP version is supported.
- Check the AcquisitionSuite changelog for important changes.
- If possible, test major updates on a staging website first.
For routine updates, keeping a current backup is usually sufficient.
Update AcquisitionSuite
When a new version of AcquisitionSuite is available, WordPress will notify you in the dashboard.
Go to:
WordPress Admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins
Locate AcquisitionSuite.
If an update is available, WordPress will display an update notification.
Click:
Update Now
WordPress will download and install the latest available version.
Once the update is complete, AcquisitionSuite will continue running with your existing settings and data.
Update from the WordPress Updates Screen
You can also manage plugin updates from:
WordPress Admin → Dashboard → Updates
Locate AcquisitionSuite in the available plugin updates and select it.
Click:
Update Plugins
WordPress will install the latest available version.
Updating a Pro or Paid Installation
If you are using a paid AcquisitionSuite plan, make sure your license is active.
Go to:
AcquisitionSuite → License
Your active license allows your website to receive eligible premium updates according to your plan.
If WordPress does not show an available update even though a newer version has been released, verify that:
- Your license is active.
- Your license has not expired.
- Your website has internet access.
- Your WordPress installation can communicate with the AcquisitionSuite update service.
- You are running a supported version of WordPress and PHP.
Automatic Updates
WordPress may allow you to enable automatic updates for AcquisitionSuite.
If automatic updates are available for your installation, you can manage them from:
WordPress Admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins
Use automatic updates only if they fit your website’s maintenance and testing process.
For business-critical websites, you may prefer to review updates manually before they are installed.
After an Update
After updating AcquisitionSuite, check your website to make sure everything is working as expected.
Test important functionality such as:
- AcquisitionSuite dashboard
- Existing forms
- File downloads
- File Access forms
- Standalone forms
- Email delivery
- Paid downloads and payments, if enabled
- Lead capture
- Existing shortcodes
- Other important integrations
If your website uses caching, clear the relevant cache after a significant update if you notice unexpected behavior.
If an Update Fails
Do not repeatedly attempt an update if WordPress reports an error.
First:
- Check the error message.
- Confirm that your website meets the current system requirements.
- Verify your license if you are using a paid plan.
- Confirm that your hosting environment has sufficient disk space and resources.
- Check whether another plugin or theme is causing a compatibility issue.
- Restore from your backup if the update has affected your website and you cannot resolve the issue.
If the problem continues, contact AcquisitionSuite support with the error message and relevant system information.
Keep WordPress Updated Too
AcquisitionSuite runs inside WordPress, so keeping AcquisitionSuite updated is only part of maintaining a secure and reliable website.
You should also regularly update:
- WordPress core
- AcquisitionSuite
- Other plugins
- Themes
- PHP and supported server software
Remove plugins and themes that are no longer used or maintained.
Check the Changelog Before Major Updates
Before installing a major AcquisitionSuite release, review the Changelog to understand what has changed.
Look for:
- New features
- Improvements
- Bug fixes
- Security fixes
- Compatibility changes
- Deprecated functionality
- Upgrade requirements
This helps you identify changes that may affect your existing setup before updating your production website.
Recommended Update Routine
For most websites, use this simple process:
Backup → Check Changelog → Update → Test → Monitor
For a production business website, the safest approach is:
Backup → Test on Staging → Update Production → Test Again
Regular updates are not just about getting new features. They are an important part of keeping your WordPress website secure, compatible, and reliable.