[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #62151: Allow Ignoring Patch Version in version_compare() for PHP Compatibility

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#62151: Allow Ignoring Patch Version in version_compare() for PHP Compatibility
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 Reporter:  mostafa.s1990  |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement    |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal         |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General        |     Version:
 Severity:  normal         |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                 |     Focuses:
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Comment (by mostafa.s1990):

 Thanks for the feedback, While `is_wp_version_compatible` helps in some
 cases, this proposal addresses a specific issue for self-hosted plugin
 update systems (e.g., [https://rudrastyh.com/wordpress/self-hosted-plugin-
 update.html example]).

 Currently, plugin developers need to update the "tested" version on the
 server with every minor WordPress release (e.g., 6.6.1, 6.6.2), even if
 the plugin remains compatible across all minor versions. We’ve already
 handled this locally in our plugin [https://github.com/wp-statistics/wp-
 statistics/blob/release-v14.11/src/Service/Admin/LicenseManagement/Plugin/PluginUpdater.php#L132-L135
 here] and [https://github.com/wp-statistics/wp-
 statistics/blob/release-v14.11/src/Service/Admin/LicenseManagement/Plugin/PluginUpdater.php#L222-L242
 here], but it would be more efficient if WordPress core provided native
 support for this functionality.

 This would simplify the process for self-hosted plugin developers and
 reduce the need for constant server-side metadata updates for every
 WordPress patch release.

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