Version 1.4.1: Add FAQ about keeping plugin installed

.github/workflows/assets.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+name: Plugin Asset Update
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+    paths:
+      - '.wordpress-org/**'
+      - 'assets/**'
+
+jobs:
+  assets:
+    name: Push assets to WordPress.org
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+        
+      - name: WordPress.org plugin asset/readme update
+        uses: 10up/action-wordpress-plugin-asset-update@stable
+        env:
+          SVN_PASSWORD: ${{ secrets.SVN_PASSWORD }}
+          SVN_USERNAME: ${{ secrets.SVN_USERNAME }}
+          SLUG: fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices 

.github/workflows/release.yml

@@ -20,19 +20,19 @@ jobs:
         run: echo "VERSION=${GITHUB_REF#refs/tags/v}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
 
       - name: Create build directory
-        run: mkdir -p build/plugin-reference-cleaner
+        run: mkdir -p build/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices
 
       - name: Copy plugin files
         run: |
-          cp plugin-reference-cleaner.php build/plugin-reference-cleaner/
+          cp fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices.php build/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/
-          cp readme.txt build/plugin-reference-cleaner/
+          cp readme.txt build/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/
-          cp LICENSE build/plugin-reference-cleaner/
+          cp LICENSE build/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/
-          cp README.md build/plugin-reference-cleaner/
+          cp README.md build/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/
 
       - name: Create ZIP file
         run: |
           cd build
-          zip -r ../plugin-reference-cleaner-${{ steps.get_version.outputs.VERSION }}.zip plugin-reference-cleaner
+          zip -r ../fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices-${{ steps.get_version.outputs.VERSION }}.zip fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices
 
       - name: Create Release
         id: create_release
@@ -42,11 +42,11 @@ jobs:
           draft: false
           prerelease: false
           files: |
-            plugin-reference-cleaner-${{ steps.get_version.outputs.VERSION }}.zip
+            fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices-${{ steps.get_version.outputs.VERSION }}.zip
           body: |
-            Plugin Reference Cleaner v${{ steps.get_version.outputs.VERSION }}
+            Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices v${{ steps.get_version.outputs.VERSION }}
             
-            See [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/wpallstars/plugin-reference-cleaner/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) for details.
+            See [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/wpallstars/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) for details.
 
   # Deploy to WordPress.org
   wordpress:
@@ -65,4 +65,4 @@ jobs:
         env:
           SVN_USERNAME: ${{ secrets.SVN_USERNAME }}
           SVN_PASSWORD: ${{ secrets.SVN_PASSWORD }}
-          SLUG: plugin-reference-cleaner 
+          SLUG: fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,6 +2,15 @@
 
 All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
+## [1.4.1] - 2023-11-30
+### Added
+- FAQ about keeping the plugin installed after notices are cleared
+
+## [1.4.0] - 2023-11-30
+### Changed
+- Updated plugin name and text domain
+- Repository rename from plugin-reference-cleaner to fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices
+
 ## [1.3.3] - 2023-10-05
 ### Added
 - "Click here to scroll" button to automatically find missing plugins

README.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-# Plugin Reference Cleaner
+# Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices
 
-[![WordPress Plugin Version](https://img.shields.io/wordpress/plugin/v/plugin-reference-cleaner)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-reference-cleaner/)
+[![WordPress Plugin Version](https://img.shields.io/wordpress/plugin/v/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/)
-[![WordPress Plugin Rating](https://img.shields.io/wordpress/plugin/rating/plugin-reference-cleaner)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-reference-cleaner/)
+[![WordPress Plugin Rating](https://img.shields.io/wordpress/plugin/rating/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/)
-[![WordPress Plugin Downloads](https://img.shields.io/wordpress/plugin/dt/plugin-reference-cleaner)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-reference-cleaner/)
+[![WordPress Plugin Downloads](https://img.shields.io/wordpress/plugin/dt/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/)
 [![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-GPL--2.0%2B-blue.svg)](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
 
 Easily remove references to deleted plugins that cause "Plugin file does not exist" errors in your WordPress admin.
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ When WordPress detects a plugin file that no longer exists but is still referenc
 ### From WordPress.org:
 
 1. Visit Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
-2. Search for "Plugin Reference Cleaner"
+2. Search for "Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices"
 3. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate"
 
 ### Manual Installation:
@@ -82,6 +82,12 @@ Yes, the plugin works on both single sites and multisite installations. It prope
 2. Missing plugin shown in the plugins list with "Remove Reference" link
 3. Auto-scroll feature that highlights the missing plugin
 
+## FAQ
+
+### Do I need to keep this plugin installed and active after notices are cleared?
+
+Although this plugin consumes minimal disk space, and doesn't run unless you are on the /wp-admin/plugins.php page, you don't need to keep it active or installed if you don't have this notice to clear — but it is safe to, if you just want it as a part of your overall WordPress stack of enhancements and conveniences.
+
 ## Developers
 
 ### Contributing
@@ -104,6 +110,13 @@ The plugin works by:
 
 ## Changelog
 
+### 1.4.1
+- Added FAQ about keeping the plugin installed after notices are cleared
+
+### 1.4.0
+- Updated plugin name and text domain
+- Repository rename from plugin-reference-cleaner to fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices
+
 ### 1.3.3
 * Improved notification placement next to WordPress error messages
 * Added "Click here to scroll" button that automatically locates missing plugins

build.sh

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ if [ -z "$1" ]; then
 fi
 
 VERSION=$1
-PLUGIN_SLUG="plugin-reference-cleaner"
+PLUGIN_SLUG="fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices"
 BUILD_DIR="build/$PLUGIN_SLUG"
 ZIP_FILE="${PLUGIN_SLUG}-${VERSION}.zip"
 
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ mkdir -p $BUILD_DIR
 
 # Copy required files
 echo "Copying plugin files..."
-cp plugin-reference-cleaner.php $BUILD_DIR/
+cp fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices.php $BUILD_DIR/
 cp readme.txt $BUILD_DIR/
 cp LICENSE $BUILD_DIR/
 cp README.md $BUILD_DIR/

fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices.php

@@ -1,21 +1,21 @@
 <?php
 /**
- * Plugin Reference Cleaner
+ * Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices
  *
- * @package           PluginReferenceCleaner
+ * @package           FixPluginDoesNotExistNotices
  * @author            Marcus Quinn
  * @copyright         2023 WP All Stars
  * @license           GPL-2.0+
  *
  * @wordpress-plugin
- * Plugin Name: Plugin Reference Cleaner
+ * Plugin Name: Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices
- * Description: Adds a "Remove Reference" button to plugin deactivation error notices, allowing users to clean up invalid plugin entries.
+ * Description: Adds missing plugins to the plugins list with a "Remove Reference" link so you can clean up invalid plugin entries.
- * Version: 1.3.3
+ * Version: 1.4.1
  * Author: Marcus Quinn
  * Author URI: https://www.wpallstars.com
  * License: GPL-2.0+
  * License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
- * Text Domain: plugin-reference-cleaner
+ * Text Domain: fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices
  * Domain Path: /languages
  * Requires at least: 5.0
  * Requires PHP: 7.0
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ if (!defined('ABSPATH')) {
     exit;
 }
 
-class Plugin_Reference_Cleaner {
+class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
     public function __construct() {
         // Add our plugin to the plugins list
         add_filter('all_plugins', array($this, 'add_missing_plugins_references'));
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ class Plugin_Reference_Cleaner {
             // Add our action
             $nonce = wp_create_nonce('remove_plugin_reference_' . $plugin_file);
             $remove_url = admin_url('plugins.php?action=remove_reference&plugin=' . urlencode($plugin_file) . '&_wpnonce=' . $nonce);
-            $actions['remove_reference'] = '<a href="' . esc_url($remove_url) . '" class="delete" aria-label="' . esc_attr__('Remove Reference', 'plugin-reference-cleaner') . '">Remove Reference</a>';
+            $actions['remove_reference'] = '<a href="' . esc_url($remove_url) . '" class="delete" aria-label="' . esc_attr__('Remove Reference', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices') . '">Remove Reference</a>';
         }
         
         return $actions;
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ class Plugin_Reference_Cleaner {
         
         // Verify permissions
         if (!current_user_can('activate_plugins')) {
-            wp_die(__('You do not have sufficient permissions to perform this action.', 'plugin-reference-cleaner'));
+            wp_die(__('You do not have sufficient permissions to perform this action.', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices'));
         }
         
         // Get the plugin file
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ class Plugin_Reference_Cleaner {
                                 ourNotice.className = 'prc-notice';
                                 
                                 // Add content
-                                ourNotice.innerHTML = '<h3 style="margin-top:0;color:#826200;">👉 Plugin Reference Cleaner Can Fix This</h3>' +
+                                ourNotice.innerHTML = '<h3 style="margin-top:0;color:#826200;">👉 Fix Plugin Does Not Exist Notices Can Fix This</h3>' +
                                     '<p>To remove the above error notification, scroll down to find the plugin marked with "<strong style="color:red">(File Missing)</strong>" and click its "<strong>Remove Reference</strong>" link.</p>' +
                                     '<p>This will permanently remove the missing plugin reference from your database.</p>' +
                                     '<p><a href="#" id="prc-scroll-to-plugin" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;color:#826200;">Click here to scroll to the missing plugin</a></p>';
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ class Plugin_Reference_Cleaner {
             
             // Also display our standard info notice with more details
             echo '<div class="notice notice-info is-dismissible">';
-            echo '<h3>Plugin Reference Cleaner</h3>';
+            echo '<h3>Fix Plugin Does Not Exist Notices</h3>';
             echo '<p><strong>Missing plugin files detected:</strong> The plugins listed below with <span style="color:red;">(File Missing)</span> tag no longer exist but are still referenced in your database.</p>';
             echo '<p><strong>How to fix:</strong> Click the "Remove Reference" link next to each missing plugin to safely remove it from your active plugins list.</p>';
             echo '<p>This will clean up your database and remove the error notifications.</p>';
@@ -340,4 +340,4 @@ class Plugin_Reference_Cleaner {
 }
 
 // Initialize the plugin
-new Plugin_Reference_Cleaner();
+new Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices();

readme.txt

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
-=== Plugin Reference Cleaner ===
+=== Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices ===
 Contributors: marcusquinn
 Donate link: https://www.wpallstars.com
-Tags: plugins, missing plugins, cleanup, error fix, admin tools
+Tags: plugins, missing plugins, cleanup, error fix, admin tools, plugin file does not exist
 Requires at least: 5.0
 Tested up to: 6.4
 Requires PHP: 7.0
-Stable tag: 1.3.3
+Stable tag: 1.4.1
 License: GPL-2.0+
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ When WordPress detects a plugin file that no longer exists but is still referenc
 
 == Installation ==
 
-1. Upload the `plugin-reference-cleaner` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
+1. Upload the `fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
 3. No configuration needed - the plugin works automatically
 4. If you have missing plugin errors, you'll immediately see them in your plugins list with "Remove Reference" links
@@ -77,6 +77,10 @@ No. Since the plugin is only removing references to plugins that no longer exist
 
 If you remove a reference to a plugin that you later want to reinstall, simply install the plugin again and activate it normally.
 
+= Do I need to keep this plugin installed and active after notices are cleared? =
+
+Although this plugin consumes minimal disk space, and doesn't run unless you are on the /wp-admin/plugins.php page, you don't need to keep it active or installed if you don't have this notice to clear — but it is safe to, if you just want it as a part of your overall WordPress stack of enhancements and conveniences.
+
 == Screenshots ==
 
 1. Error message with explanation notification
@@ -85,6 +89,13 @@ If you remove a reference to a plugin that you later want to reinstall, simply i
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 1.4.1 =
+* Added FAQ about keeping the plugin installed after notices are cleared
+
+= 1.4.0 =
+* Updated plugin name and text domain
+* Repository rename from plugin-reference-cleaner to fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices
+
 = 1.3.3 =
 * Improved notification placement next to WordPress error messages
 * Added "Click here to scroll" button that automatically locates missing plugins