Can I continue using Feeds for YouTube Pro Basic by Smash Balloon if I change my WordPress site URL?

Yes, you can continue using Feeds for YouTube Pro Basic by Smash Balloon even if you change your WordPress site URL, but you may need to re-authorize or re-license the plugin to reflect the new domain.

Here is a breakdown of the steps you’ll typically need to follow:

🔑 Licensing and Activation Steps

1. Change Site URL in WordPress:
   • First, complete the process of changing your WordPress site’s URL (both the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) in your General Settings, or via your host/database tools).¹
2. Deactivate the License on the Smash Balloon Website:
   • Log into your Smash Balloon account (or the account where you purchased the license).
   • Navigate to the Licenses or My Account section.
   • Find the Feeds for YouTube Pro Basic license.
   • You should see a list of domains currently using the license. Deactivate or remove the old WordPress URL from the license key. This frees up the license slot.
   • Reference: [1]
3. Update the License Key in WordPress:
   • Log into your WordPress admin dashboard on the new URL.
   • Go to YouTube Feeds (or Smash Balloon) $\rightarrow$ Settings $\rightarrow$ License.
   • The license key may show an error (e.g., “Invalid license for this domain”).
   • Re-enter the original license key, or simply click Reactivate (if the plugin retains the key). The plugin will now register the license against the new domain, assuming you successfully freed up the slot in Step 2.
4. Reconnect YouTube Account (If Needed):
   • If your feeds stop working after the move, you might need to reconnect the YouTube account to the plugin.
   • Go to YouTube Feeds $\rightarrow$ All Feeds. You may see a prompt to reconnect or re-authorize your connection to YouTube.

Crucial Note: Most premium WordPress plugins like those from Smash Balloon tie the license key to a specific domain name for security and usage enforcement. Simply moving the files won’t always automatically update the license validation.

🔗 Numbered Reference List

1. Smash Balloon Account/Licensing Portal (This link is a placeholder for the actual login/account URL, as it is usually personalized.)