No Valid Plugins Were Found: How to Fix the WordPress Plugin Installation Error

If you have ever tried to install or update a plugin on your WordPress website, you may have come across an error message saying, "No valid plugins were found." This error is quite common, and it can occur due to various reasons. The reasons can be anything from compatibility issues to insufficient file permissions or problems with the plugin files themselves.
If you're facing the "No Valid Plugins Were Found" error or other common WordPress plugin installation issues like "Plugin Installation Failed," "Update Failed," and "The Package Could Not Be Installed," don't worry, we've got you covered. In this article, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions to help you troubleshoot and solve these errors, so you can start using your WordPress plugins without any further frustration.
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Step 1: Check Compatibility
The first thing you need to do when you encounter the "No Valid Plugins Were Found" error is to check if the plugin you are trying to install or update is compatible with your version of WordPress. Most plugins will list their compatibility requirements on their download page. If you are not sure about the compatibility, you can also check the plugin's documentation or support forum to see if other users have encountered similar issues.
Step 2: Check File Permissions
Another common cause of the "No Valid Plugins Were Found" error is insufficient file permissions. WordPress requires certain file permissions to be set correctly for it to install or update plugins. If your file permissions are incorrect, WordPress will not be able to read or write to the necessary files, resulting in the error.
To check your file permissions, you can use an FTP client like FileZilla to connect to your website's server. Navigate to the wp-content/plugins/ directory, right-click on the directory, and select "File Permissions." Ensure that the directory permissions are set to 755 or 775, and the file permissions are set to 644 or 664.
Step 3: Check Plugin Files
If the above steps didn't solve the issue, the next step is to check the plugin files. It is possible that the plugin files you downloaded are corrupted or incomplete, causing WordPress to be unable to install or update the plugin. To check for errors in the plugin files, you can try downloading the plugin again from the official WordPress plugin repository or the developer's website.
Step 4: Increase Memory Limit
Sometimes the "No Valid Plugins Were Found" error can be caused by insufficient memory allocation for WordPress. If your website has limited resources, WordPress might not be able to install or update plugins due to the lack of available memory. To solve this issue, you can try increasing the memory limit for WordPress by adding the following line to your wp-config.php file:
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');
This line will increase the memory limit to 256MB, which should be sufficient for most websites. If you are still encountering the issue, you can try increasing the limit further or contacting your web host for assistance.
Step 5: Disable Conflicting Plugins
Finally, if you are still facing the "No Valid Plugins Were Found" error, it is possible that there is a conflict between the plugin you are trying to install or update and another plugin on your website. To check if this is the case, you can try disabling all other plugins on your website and then attempting to install or update the problematic plugin. If the error goes away, it is likely that one of the other plugins was causing the conflict. You can then enable your other plugins one by one to identify which plugin is causing the
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