Hotfix
Provides unofficial fixes for selected WordPress bugs, so you don't have to wait for the next WordPress core release.
Hotfix ranks #3,521 among WordPress.org plugins with 4,000+ active installations, a 4.7/5 rating from 18 reviews, and was last updated May 28, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.
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- Version
- 1.4
- Last Updated
- May 28, 2026
- Requires WP
- 3.0+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9.7
- PHP Version
- N/A
- Author
- Mark Jaquith
Support & Rating
- Rating
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7
- Reviews
- 18
- Support Threads
- 0
- Resolved
- 0%
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TL;DR
AI summary of the plugin's readmeThis plugin is for WordPress site owners and administrators who want quick relief from specific known WordPress core bugs without waiting for an official release. It applies targeted, version-specific patches for selected WordPress issues while still expecting users to keep WordPress itself updated.
- Version-specific WordPress bug fixes
- Flex-wrap CSS fix for publishing actions
- Sendmail sender workaround
- Twenty Twelve update fix
- Custom Fields update fix
- Prevents dashboard style bleeding
- JSON support workaround
- Taxonomy query fix
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