[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #3010: Plugin Directory: Replace "This plugin hasn’t been updated in over 2 years" banner

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#3010: Plugin Directory: Replace "This plugin hasn’t been updated in over 2 years"
banner
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 Reporter:  SergeyBiryukov    |      Owner:
     Type:  defect            |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal            |  Milestone:  Plugin Directory v3.0
Component:  Plugin Directory  |   Keywords:  has-patch
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 In the old Plugin Directory, bumping the `Tested up to` value in
 `readme.txt` was often suggested as a way to remove "This plugin hasn’t
 been updated in over 2 years" banner.

 From the "WordPress 4.8 is imminent! Are your plugins ready?" email to
 plugin authors:
 > After testing your plugins and ensuring compatibility, it only takes a
 few moments to change the readme "Tested up to:" value to 4.8. This
 information provides peace of mind to users and helps encourage them to
 update to the latest version.
 > ...
 > For each plugin that is compatible, you don't need to release a new
 version -- just change the stable version's readme value.

 In the new Plugin Directory, bumping the `Tested up to` value without
 releasing a new version no longer removes the banner, as the
 `post_modified` property [source:sites/trunk/wordpress.org/public_html/wp-
 content/plugins/plugin-directory/cli/class-
 import.php?rev=5449&marks=83-87#L77 is only updated if the version is
 changed].

 Per [https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02QB8GMM/p1501253592227269
 discussion in #meta] with @otto42, the banner used to have meaning,
 because plugin searches were limited to 2 years, so seeing that banner
 meant your plugin didn't appear in searches. Now that searches no longer
 have that limit, the banner has no actual meaning and can be removed.

 @ipstenu suggested that the banner could be adjusted to check the `Tested
 up to` value instead of `Last Updated`.

 Attached is a patch implementing the latter option.

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Ticket URL: <https://meta.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/3010>
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