Command Palette
WP Rollback integrates with the WordPress Command Palette, giving you instant keyboard-driven access to any plugin or theme rollback from anywhere in the admin — no menus required.
Opening the Command Palette
Press Cmd + K on Mac or Ctrl + K on Windows/Linux from any wp-admin page to open the Command Palette. This is a built-in WordPress feature.
WP Rollback adds its commands for administrators only (users with the manage_options capability).
Searching for Rollbacks
Once the palette is open, type rollback to see rollback commands for your installed plugins and themes. The palette shows up to 10 plugins and 5 themes at a time, so add part of a name to find the one you want.
Start your search with rollback (roll back works too). Typing only a plugin or theme name, such as akismet, doesn't show rollback commands.
Search Patterns
| What you type | What appears |
|---|---|
rollback | Installed plugins and themes (up to 10 plugins and 5 themes) |
rollback plugin | Plugins only |
rollback theme | Themes only |
rollback akismet | Plugins and themes matching "akismet" |
rollback plugin gravity | Plugins matching "gravity" |
rollback theme twenty | Themes matching "twenty" |
The palette filters results as you type, so you can combine rollback with any part of the plugin or theme name to narrow results quickly.
Command Labels
Each command appears with the format:
- Roll back plugin: {Plugin Name} — navigates directly to that plugin's rollback version selector
- Roll back theme: {Theme Name} — navigates directly to that theme's rollback version selector
Navigating to a Rollback
Select any command by clicking it or pressing Enter when it is highlighted. The palette closes and you are taken directly to the rollback screen for the selected plugin or theme, ready for version selection. In the free version this is under Tools → WP Rollback. With Pro it's under Tools → WP Rollback Pro.
INFO
Commands navigate to the rollback UI, not the Plugins or Themes screens. You will land directly on the version picker for the asset you selected.
Availability
The Command Palette integration is included in both the free and pro versions of WP Rollback.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Roll back plugin commands | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roll back theme commands | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium plugin and theme commands | ✓ | ✓ |
The free version lists premium plugins and themes too. Selecting one opens its rollback screen, but rolling back a premium plugin or theme requires WP Rollback Pro.
Pro users
Pro users can roll back any installed plugin or theme, including premium assets not hosted on WordPress.org. All installed premium plugins and themes appear in the command results.
Why Use the Command Palette?
The Command Palette is the fastest way to reach a rollback when you know what you need to roll back. Common situations:
- After a bad update: Open any admin page, press Cmd/Ctrl + K, type
rollbackand the plugin name, and jump straight to the version picker — without navigating to Tools > WP Rollback (or Tools > WP Rollback Pro) first. - During debugging: Quickly check rollback options for several plugins in succession without losing your place in the admin.
- Keyboard-first workflows: Keep your hands on the keyboard throughout the rollback process.
Related
- Plugin Rollbacks — full guide to rolling back plugins
- Theme Rollbacks — full guide to rolling back themes
- How Rollbacks Work — what happens during a rollback