Normally, pending updates should be visible in the backend under „Updates“ or in the list of plugins. If this does not happen, there may be various reasons. Check website status Check under Tools > Website status to see if there are any messages from WordPress itself about external connections. WordPress recognizes possible problems when retrieving updates itself and [...]

Normally, pending updates should be visible in the backend under "Updates" or in the list of plugins. If this does not happen, there may be various reasons. Check website status Check under Tools > Website status to see if there are any messages from WordPress itself about external connections. WordPress itself recognizes possible problems when retrieving updates and documents them here. A plugin controls the updates Check whether you are using a plugin that controls the updates of plugins in your project. An example of this would be ManageWP. Check what needs to be done to the settings of this plugin to display the updates of other plugins. If necessary, contact the support of the plugin that controls your updates. The updates are deactivated Check whether the constant DISALLOW_FILE_MODS is set in the wp-config.php of your project. You can access the file via FTP, for example. If you have any questions, please contact your hoster's support. A security plugin blocks external access Security plugins can also influence plugin updates. These then usually prevent external access from WordPress, which is a plausible security criterion in some projects. Check whether you are using a security plugin that provides such a function. If you have any questions, contact the plugin's support team. A firewall in the hosting blocks external access If none of the above cases apply to your project, a firewall in the hosting can also prevent access from WordPress to external sources. Contact your hosting provider's support team for clarification. Note for my commercial plugins The commercial plugins I have developed (such as Personio Integration) access the domain laolaweb.com for updates. This domain may need to be activated in upstream firewalls. The plugin already configures WordPress itself so that access is possible - no manual intervention is necessary here. Download and install updates manually. If the normal way of updating does not work, you can also update the plugins manually. Go to the relevant plugin page at wordpress.org. There you will find the "Download" link at the top right to download the latest version as a ZIP file. Save this locally on your computer. In the WordPress backend, go to Plugins > Add plugin > Add and select the ZIP file you downloaded in step 2. Confirm the upload. Confirm the overwriting of the existing plugin as the last step. Note for my commercial plugins You can request the current version of these at https://laolaweb.com/plugins/plugin-lizenz-abfragen/ by entering the project domain or license. It is then also available there as a ZIP file.

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I don't see any updates for the plugins?
Normally, pending updates should be visible in the backend under „Updates“ or in the list of plugins. If this does not happen, there may be various reasons. Check website status Check under Tools > Website status to see if there are any messages from WordPress itself about external connections. WordPress recognizes possible problems when retrieving updates itself and Read more
Personio integration, Personio Integration Light
How can I import files from a public Google Drive?
With the External files in the media library plugin, it is possible to store files available in a public Google Drive in your media library as external files. The best way to do this is described here. Read more
External files in the media library
I want to upload .tar.gz files—how do I do that?
Files with the extensions .gz and .tar.gz are not permitted by WordPress itself. This is primarily for security reasons, as these files are unfortunately often used for attacks or to infiltrate malware. With the plugin „External Files for the Media Library,“ you can still upload them to WordPress—as described here. Read more
External files in the media library
How was the plugin created?
The plugin „Next Meetup Note“ was created as part of a presentation on plugin development at the WordPress Meetup in Leipzig on October 1, 2024. Read more
Next Meetup Notice
Can I restrict other users from storing external files?
Yes, the External Files plugin in the media library comes with a wealth of permissions. Here you can find a description of what is possible. Read more
External files in the media library

Topic: Frequently Asked Questions

Articles

I don't see any updates for the plugins?

How can I import files from a public Google Drive?

I want to upload .tar.gz files—how do I do that?

How was the plugin created?

Can I restrict other users from storing external files?