Description
Allows plugins and themes to be updated using the standard WordPress plugin or theme update process.
When you want to update a custom plugin or theme but dont have an automated process
then you can use this plugin to allow you to install a new version of a plugin or theme
without having to delete the existing plugin or theme.
Tested with WordPress 5.3 and WordPress MultiSite.
Screenshots
Installation
- Upload the contents of the allow-reinstalls plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/allow-reinstallsdirectory - Do nothing until you want to update another plugin or theme.
If youve attempted to upload a plugin and youve received the message that says
Destination folder already exists. path-to/wp-content/plugins/your-plugin/ Plugin install failed. or youve attempted to upload a theme and got
Destination folder already exists. path-to/wp-content/themes/your-theme/ Theme install failed. then you need to
- Activate the allow-reinstalls plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Upload the plugin or theme you want to replace.
- Deactivate the allow-reinstalls plugin.
FAQ
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Yes. Use it as a super administrator.
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Youll be able to do it, but whether or not the system works afterwards depends on the plugin or theme.
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No point.
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Safety and security; just in case you overwrite the latest version with a back level.
WordPress expects to receive most of its updates automatically, not via a manual upload process.
