[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #60550: A plugin is deactivated if it is updated and the plugin folder has been renamed at some point.

[WordPress Trac]

#60550: A plugin is deactivated if it is updated and the plugin folder has been
renamed at some point.
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 Reporter:  ReneHermi     |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Plugins       |     Version:  6.4.3
 Severity:  major         |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch   |     Focuses:  administration
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Changes (by nikunj8866):

 * keywords:  2nd-opinion dev-feedback => needs-patch


Comment:

 Thanks for the detailed report and reproduction steps.

 I can confirm the behavior:
 - When a plugin folder is renamed, WordPress allows re-activation.
 - On the next update, the folder name is reset back to the original slug,
 which leads to the plugin being silently deactivated.

 This is indeed unexpected behavior and can negatively impact sites, since
 users may not notice the deactivation right away.

 Your suggestion to display a notice is a good approach. A lightweight
 check for mismatched folder names at the plugin list screen could prevent
 silent failures and provide clear guidance to site owners.

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