Learn how to forcefully update or reinstall a WordPress plugin without losing data or removing it entirely.
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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.
Be cautious when changing plugin versions. Downgrading can lead to compatibility issues.
You have successfully forcefully updated or reinstalled the plugin without losing data!
