How to Forcefully Update or Reinstall a WordPress Plugin

If a WordPress plugin is not working correctly, you can reinstall it without losing data or removing it. This method works for both active and inactive plugins.

• Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

• From the Dashboard menu, go to Plugins and click on Plugin File Editor.

• In the Select plugin to edit dropdown menu, choose the plugin and click on Select.

• In the file editor, locate the version line:

Version: 1.7.2 Change it to: Version: 1.7.1

Info: Only change the version from a higher to a lower number to ensure compatibility.

• Scroll down and click on Update File. Then go back to the Installed Plugins list. There should be an update for the plugin you edited. Click on Update Now.