Troubleshooting plugins
- Often, you will notice that problems arise for plugins after a large update to the entire WordPress platform. In any case, the following are a few tips to try if you encounter any problems getting your plugins to run.My plugin stops working after an update—Check the Plugin's website (listed in the Plugin Browser) to see if any known issues exist.
- I can't find the plugin in my Plugin Browser—Make sure you uploaded it to the correct folder:
wp-content/plugins. - Check the plugin's version compatibility—There is a chance that the plugin just won't work with a new version of WordPress; if this is the case, hopefully, the developer will release an update soon.
- My plugin says I don't have permission to X folder—Permissions are settings ...
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