The allow-reinstalls WordPress plugin enables you to update an existing plugin or theme using standard WordPress functionality when the plugin or theme is already installed and activated.
Pre-requisite steps
Install and activate the allow-reinstalls WordPress plugin.
- Login as an administrator
- Visit Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the required .zip file (e.g. allow-reinstalls v0.0.0.zip ) then click on Install Now
- Click on the Activate plugin link
Steps to update a plugin
- Login as an administrator
- Ensure that the
allow-reinstallsplugin is activated - Visit Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the required .zip file then click on Install Now
- If you want to update another plugin click on the Return to Plugins page link.
- Consider deactivating the
allow-reinstallsplugin
Example output, uploading the allow-reinstalls plugin a second time.
Installing Plugin from uploaded file: allow-reinstalls v0.0.0.zip Unpacking the package… Installing the plugin… Plugin installed successfully. Activate Plugin | Return to Plugins page
Steps to update a theme
- Login as an administrator
- Ensure that the
allow-reinstallsplugin is activated - Visit Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme
- Choose the required .zip file then click on Install Now
- If you want to check it’s OK click on the Return to Themes page link
- Consider deactivating the
allow-reinstallsplugin
Example output, updating a theme called genesis-image
Installing Theme from uploaded file: genesis-image v1.0.zip Unpacking the package… Installing the theme… This theme requires a parent theme. Checking if it is installed… The parent theme, Genesis 2.2.3, is currently installed. Theme installed successfully. Live Preview | Activate | Return to Themes page
