This guide provides step-by-step instructions for downgrading a Confluence plugin to a previous version. This can be useful if any problems occur with the newest version and prevent you from using it.
Steps to Downgrade a Confluence Plugin:
Uninstall the Current Version.
Navigate to the Confluence administration panel.
Select Manage Apps from the menu.
Locate the plugin you wish to downgrade.
Click on Uninstall. Note that this action will remove the plugin but will not delete any associated data.
Download the Older Version.
Go to the Marketplace, select the app you wish to get the older version of, and then select versions.
Access the Versions tab or section (e.g., LaTeX Math - Version History on the Atlassian Marketplace).
Identify and select the older version you want to install.
Download the corresponding
.jar
or.obr
file for that version.
Install the Older Version.
Return to the Manage Apps section in Confluence.
Click on Upload app or Install app from the file.
Browse and select the downloaded
.jar
or.obr
file.Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.
Verify Installation.
Once the installation is complete, go back to the Manage Apps section.
Check the plugin version to confirm that the older version is now active.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully downgrade the plugin in your Confluence instance.
Ensure you have the necessary permissions to uninstall and install plugins.
Verify compatibility of the older plugin version with your current Confluence instance to avoid potential issues.
If you encounter any problems or the plugin does not behave as expected Submit a support request.
More information about installing Marketplace apps can be found in Atlassian official documentation:https://confluence.atlassian.com/upm/installing-marketplace-apps-273875715.html#InstallingMarketplaceapps-InstallanappfromMarketplace.