Although using older versions of WordPress is not recommended due to security risks, there are cases where it may be necessary. For example, some plugins may not be compatible with the latest version of WordPress.
Older WordPress versions can be downloaded from the official archive:
https://wordpress.org/download/releases/
Each version is available as a ZIP file that can be installed manually.
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Installation steps
1. Create a new website
Log in to your hosting control panel and create a new website according to your hosting provider’s instructions.
2. Create a database
Create a new MySQL database and save the following details:
- Database name
- Username
- Password
- Database host
These will be required during WordPress installation.
3. Upload WordPress files
Connect to your server using an FTP client (for example FileZilla).
Upload all extracted files from the WordPress ZIP archive into the website directory:
/domainname/public_html
4. Run the installation
Open your domain in a browser.
The WordPress installation wizard will start automatically, allowing you to complete the setup step by step.