diff --git a/includes/class-wp-allstars-sync-guard.php b/includes/class-wp-allstars-sync-guard.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dcce228
--- /dev/null
+++ b/includes/class-wp-allstars-sync-guard.php
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+<?php
+/**
+ * WP ALLSTARS Sync Guard
+ *
+ * Prevents plugin loading during sync operations to avoid fatal errors.
+ *
+ * @package WP_ALLSTARS
+ * @since 0.2.3.1
+ */
+
+if (!defined('ABSPATH')) {
+    exit;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Class responsible for detecting sync operations and preventing plugin loading
+ */
+class WP_Allstars_Sync_Guard {
+
+    /**
+     * Flag file name for sync operations
+     */
+    const SYNC_FLAG_FILE = '.syncing';
+
+    /**
+     * Check if sync is in progress
+     *
+     * @return bool Whether sync is in progress
+     */
+    public static function is_sync_in_progress() {
+        $flag_file = plugin_dir_path(dirname(__FILE__)) . self::SYNC_FLAG_FILE;
+        return file_exists($flag_file);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Handle sync mode by showing admin notice and preventing plugin loading
+     *
+     * @return bool True if sync is in progress, false otherwise
+     */
+    public static function handle_sync_mode() {
+        if (self::is_sync_in_progress()) {
+            // Add admin notice
+            add_action('admin_notices', array(__CLASS__, 'display_sync_notice'));
+            
+            // Return true to indicate plugin should not continue loading
+            return true;
+        }
+        
+        return false;
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Display sync in progress notice
+     */
+    public static function display_sync_notice() {
+        echo '<div class="notice notice-warning is-dismissible">';
+        echo '<p><strong>WP Allstars:</strong> Plugin files are currently syncing. The plugin functionality is temporarily disabled to prevent errors. Please try again in a moment.</p>';
+        echo '</div>';
+    }
+} 
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/wp-allstars-plugin.php b/wp-allstars-plugin.php
index 889e6c7..a9862b6 100644
--- a/wp-allstars-plugin.php
+++ b/wp-allstars-plugin.php
@@ -6,33 +6,37 @@
  * site performance, improve workflow, and provide recommendations for plugins and hosting.
  *
  * @package WP_ALLSTARS
- * @version v0.2.3
+ * @version v0.2.3.1
  *
- * Plugin Name: WP ALLSTARS Plugin
- * Plugin URI: https://www.wpallstars.com
- * Description: WP ALLSTARS Plugin for WordPress. Speed Matters.
- * Version: v0.2.3 (Beta)
- * Author: WP ALLSTARS
- * Author URI: https://www.wpallstars.com
- * License: GPL-2.0+
- * License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt
+ * Plugin Name: WP Allstars
+ * Plugin URI: https://wpallstars.com
+ * Description: A superstar stack of premium WordPress functionality, designed for SEO pros.
+ * Author: Marcus Quinn
+ * Author URI: https://wpallstars.com
  * Text Domain: wp-allstars
  * Domain Path: /languages
- * Requires at least: 5.0
- * Requires PHP: 7.2
+ * @version v0.2.3.1
+ * 
+ * WP Allstars is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
+ * any later version.
+ * Version: v0.2.3.1 (Beta)
+ *
+ * WP Allstars is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with WP Allstars. If not, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.
  */
 
 if (!defined('WPINC')) {
     exit;
 }
 
-// Define plugin version from the file header
-if (!function_exists('get_plugin_data')) {
-    require_once(ABSPATH . 'wp-admin/includes/plugin.php');
-}
-
-$plugin_data = get_plugin_data(__FILE__, false, false);
-define('WP_ALLSTARS_VERSION', $plugin_data['Version']);
+define('WP_ALLSTARS_VERSION', 'v0.2.3.1');
 
 /**
  * Load files safely by checking if they exist first
@@ -45,20 +49,39 @@ function wp_allstars_require_if_exists($file) {
     return false;
 }
 
+/**
+ * Check for sync operations before loading the plugin
+ */
+// Simple sync detection - check for .syncing file
+if (file_exists(__DIR__ . '/.syncing')) {
+    // Only load the minimal code needed for admin notice
+    if (is_admin()) {
+        add_action('admin_notices', function() {
+            echo '<div class="notice notice-warning is-dismissible">';
+            echo '<p><strong>WP Allstars:</strong> Plugin files are currently syncing. The plugin functionality is temporarily disabled to prevent errors. Please try again in a moment.</p>';
+            echo '</div>';
+        });
+    }
+    // Exit early to prevent loading other files
+    return;
+}
+
+// Load the sync guard for future use and more advanced sync detection
+wp_allstars_require_if_exists(plugin_dir_path(__FILE__) . 'includes/class-wp-allstars-sync-guard.php');
+
 /**
  * Plugin activation hook
  */
 function wp_allstars_activate() {
-    // Setup initial configuration when needed
+    // Setup initial config
 }
 register_activation_hook(__FILE__, 'wp_allstars_activate');
 
 // Core includes
 wp_allstars_require_if_exists(plugin_dir_path(__FILE__) . 'includes/class-wp-allstars-auto-upload.php');
 
-// Load admin-specific components
+// Admin includes
 if (is_admin()) {
-    // Include manager classes
     $admin_includes = array(
         'admin/includes/class-admin-manager.php',
         'admin/includes/class-settings-manager.php',
@@ -76,14 +99,11 @@ if (is_admin()) {
         wp_allstars_require_if_exists(plugin_dir_path(__FILE__) . $file);
     }
     
-    // Initialize the admin manager
-    add_action('plugins_loaded', array('WP_Allstars_Admin_Manager', 'init'));
-    
-    // Data files
+    // Settings and data
     wp_allstars_require_if_exists(plugin_dir_path(__FILE__) . 'admin/data/pro-plugins.php');
     wp_allstars_require_if_exists(plugin_dir_path(__FILE__) . 'admin/data/readme.php');
     
-    // Legacy files (for backward compatibility)
+    // Admin settings
     wp_allstars_require_if_exists(plugin_dir_path(__FILE__) . 'admin/settings.php');
 }