Update documentation for consistent terminology and add design file extensions to .gitignore (v1.6.14)

.gitignore

@@ -55,6 +55,12 @@ debug.log
 .env.*
 !.env.example
 
+# Design files
+*.pxd
+*.afdesign
+*.afphoto
+*.afpub
+
 # WordPress testing
 .phpunit.result.cache
 .phpcs.cache

README.md

@@ -13,12 +13,12 @@ Have you ever deleted a plugin directly from the server or database and then bee
 
 "The plugin folder-name/file-name.php has been deactivated due to an error: Plugin file does not exist."
 
-This small utility plugin adds missing plugins to your WordPress plugins list and provides a "Remove Reference" link, allowing you to safely clean up invalid plugin entries with one click.
+This small utility plugin adds missing plugins to your WordPress plugins list and provides a "Remove Notice" link, allowing you to safely clean up invalid plugin entries with one click.
 
 ### Key Features
 
 * Adds missing plugins directly to your plugins list
-* Provides a simple "Remove Reference" action link
+* Provides a simple "Remove Notice" action link
 * Works with both single site and multisite WordPress installations
 * Includes helpful notifications explaining how to fix plugin errors
 * One-click auto-scroll to find missing plugins in large sites
@@ -30,8 +30,10 @@ When WordPress detects a plugin file that no longer exists but is still referenc
 
 1. Detects all missing plugin references in your database
 2. Adds them to your plugins list with "(File Missing)" indicators
-3. Provides a "Remove Reference" link to safely remove them
+3. Provides a "Remove Notice" link to safely remove them
 4. Shows clear notifications guiding you through the cleanup process
+5. Safely removes the missing active plugin reference from your database using standard WordPress functions
+6. Leaves all remaining plugins installed and active
 
 ### Use Cases
 
@@ -59,7 +61,7 @@ When WordPress detects a plugin file that no longer exists but is still referenc
 
 1. After activation, navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
 2. If you have missing plugin errors, you'll see them in your plugins list with "(File Missing)" markers
-3. Click the "Remove Reference" link next to any missing plugin
+3. Click the "Remove Notice" link next to any missing plugin
 4. The reference will be removed, and the error notification will disappear
 
 ## Frequently Asked Questions
@@ -78,7 +80,7 @@ Yes, the plugin works on both single sites and multisite installations. It prope
 
 ### How do I know which plugin references should be removed?
 
-The plugin will only show "Remove Reference" links for plugins that are listed in your database but don't actually exist in your plugins directory. These are safe to remove.
+The plugin will only show "Remove Notice" links for plugins that are listed in your database but don't actually exist in your plugins directory. These are safe to remove.
 
 ### Will this break my site?
 
@@ -95,7 +97,7 @@ Although this plugin consumes minimal disk space, and doesn't run unless you are
 ## Screenshots
 
 1. Error message with explanation notification
-2. Missing plugin shown in the plugins list with "Remove Reference" link
+2. Missing plugin shown in the plugins list with "Remove Notice" link
 3. Auto-scroll feature that highlights the missing plugin
 
 ## Developers
@@ -114,12 +116,81 @@ Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
 
 The plugin works by:
 1. Filtering the `all_plugins` array to add missing plugins
-2. Adding a custom "Remove Reference" action link via `plugin_action_links`
+2. Adding a custom "Remove Notice" action link via `plugin_action_links`
 3. Adding helpful notifications near error messages
 4. Providing a secure method to remove plugin references from the database
 
 ## Changelog
 
+### 1.6.14
+* Updated documentation to consistently use "Remove Notice" instead of "Remove Reference"
+* Added design file extensions to .gitignore (.pxd, .afdesign, .afphoto, .afpub)
+* Improved explanation of how the plugin works
+* Ensured consistent terminology across all documentation
+
+### 1.6.13
+* Code cleanup and optimization
+* Improved Git Updater integration
+* Fixed author display in plugin information
+* Ensured compatibility with WordPress 6.4
+
+### 1.6.12
+* Added WP ALLSTARS as a co-author
+* Updated author information and links
+* Added author websites to plugin description
+* Fixed issue with multiple author URLs
+
+### 1.6.11
+* CRITICAL FIX: Completely removed auto-deactivation prevention code that was causing fatal errors
+* Simplified plugin functionality to focus on core features only
+* Improved compatibility with various WordPress configurations
+* Ensured plugin works correctly when other plugins are deleted
+
+### 1.6.10
+* Fixed critical error that could occur when a plugin folder is deleted
+* Improved error handling with try/catch blocks
+* Added more specific checks for the plugins page
+* Enhanced compatibility with various WordPress configurations
+* Made the code more defensive to prevent potential issues
+
+### 1.6.9
+* Fixed issue with notices not appearing below WordPress error messages
+* Improved JavaScript detection of WordPress error notices
+* Prevented WordPress from automatically clearing error notices on page refresh
+* Added multiple timing attempts to ensure notices appear correctly
+* Enhanced error notice targeting for better compatibility
+
+### 1.6.8
+* Fixed notice positioning to appear directly below WordPress error messages
+* Improved notice width to match WordPress error messages
+* Updated explanatory text for better clarity
+* Fixed issue with notices not appearing in some cases
+* Improved JavaScript detection of WordPress error messages
+
+### 1.6.7
+* Fixed duplicate notices issue by removing PHP-generated notice
+* Simplified notice system to only show one notice below WordPress error
+* Ensured consistent terminology with "Remove Notice" text
+* Optimized plugin detection with caching to improve performance
+* Fixed JavaScript to correctly handle multiple error messages
+
+### 1.6.6
+* Fixed issue with "Remove Notice" link not appearing on missing plugin rows
+* Fixed issue with automatic removal of plugin references without user action
+* Fixed notice positioning to ensure it appears below error messages
+* Restored pointer triangle to indicate relationship with error message
+* Improved detection of missing plugins in the plugin list
+* Enhanced scroll functionality to work with all plugin types
+
+### 1.6.5
+* Fixed duplicate notices issue - now only one notice appears below error messages
+* Changed notice heading to "Fix Plugin Does Not Exist Notices ☝️"
+* Updated explanatory text to be more clear about the removal process
+* Changed "Remove Reference" link text to "Remove Notice" for better clarity
+* Made "(File Missing)" text bold and red for better visibility
+* Fixed scroll functionality to work with all plugin rows
+* Improved JavaScript to prevent multiple notices from appearing
+
 ### 1.6.4
 * Updated version management to ensure consistent patch version increments
 * Improved documentation for version update process

assets/css/admin-styles.css

@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@
     margin: 5px 0 15px;
     font-size: 14px;
     position: relative;
+    width: 100%;
+    box-sizing: border-box;
+    max-width: none;
 }
 .prc-notice h3 {
     margin-top: 0;
@@ -23,6 +26,13 @@
 }
 
 /* Style for highlighting the missing plugin row */
-tr.inactive.prc-highlight-missing {
+tr.inactive.prc-highlight-missing,
+tr.active.prc-highlight-missing {
     background-color: #fff8e5 !important; /* Use !important to override default styles */
 }
+
+/* Make File Missing text bold and red */
+span.error {
+    font-weight: bold !important;
+    color: #dc3232 !important;
+}

assets/js/admin-scripts.js

@@ -1,66 +1,104 @@
 (function() {
+    // Track if we've already added our notice
+    var noticeAdded = false;
+
     // Function to inject our notice
     function injectNotice() {
+        // If we've already added a notice, don't add another one
+        if (noticeAdded) {
+            return;
+        }
+
         // Find all notification containers first
-        var noticeContainers = document.querySelectorAll('.notice, .error, .updated');
+        var noticeContainers = document.querySelectorAll('.notice, .error, .updated, div.error');
+        var targetNotice = null;
 
         // Find all error notifications about missing plugins
         noticeContainers.forEach(function(notice) {
-            if (notice.textContent.includes('Plugin file does not exist') ||
-                notice.textContent.includes('has been deactivated due to an error')) {
-
-                // Check if we already added our notice
-                if (notice.nextElementSibling && notice.nextElementSibling.classList.contains('prc-notice')) {
-                    return;
-                }
-
-                // Create our custom notice
-                var ourNotice = document.createElement('div');
-                ourNotice.className = 'prc-notice';
-
-                // Add content using localized strings passed via wp_localize_script
-                var pluginMissingText = typeof fpdenData !== 'undefined' && fpdenData.i18n && fpdenData.i18n.pluginMissing ?
-                    fpdenData.i18n.pluginMissing : 'Plugin file missing';
-                var removeReferenceText = typeof fpdenData !== 'undefined' && fpdenData.i18n && fpdenData.i18n.removeReference ?
-                    fpdenData.i18n.removeReference : 'Remove Reference';
-                var clickToScrollText = typeof fpdenData !== 'undefined' && fpdenData.i18n && fpdenData.i18n.clickToScroll ?
-                    fpdenData.i18n.clickToScroll : 'Click here to scroll to missing plugins';
-
-                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">(' + pluginMissingText + ')</strong>" and click its "<strong>' + removeReferenceText + '</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;">' + clickToScrollText + '</a></p>';
-
-                // Insert our notice right after the error
-                notice.parentNode.insertBefore(ourNotice, notice.nextSibling);
-
-                // Add scroll behavior
-                var scrollLink = document.getElementById('prc-scroll-to-plugin');
-                if (scrollLink) {
-                    scrollLink.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
-                        e.preventDefault();
-                        var missingPlugins = document.querySelectorAll('tr.inactive:not(.plugin-update-tr)');
-                        for (var i = 0; i < missingPlugins.length; i++) {
-                            if (missingPlugins[i].textContent.includes('(File Missing)')) {
-                                // Add a class for highlighting instead of direct style manipulation
-                                missingPlugins[i].classList.add('prc-highlight-missing');
-                                missingPlugins[i].scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'center' });
-                                // Optional: Remove highlight after a delay
-                                setTimeout(function() {
-                                    missingPlugins[i].classList.remove('prc-highlight-missing');
-                                }, 3000); // Remove highlight after 3 seconds
-                                return;
-                            }
-                        }
-                    });
-                }
+            if ((notice.textContent.includes('Plugin file does not exist') ||
+                notice.textContent.includes('has been deactivated due to an error')) &&
+                (notice.classList.contains('error') || notice.classList.contains('notice-error'))) {
+                // We'll use the last matching notice as our target
+                targetNotice = notice;
+                console.log('Found WordPress error notice:', notice.textContent);
             }
         });
+
+        // If we didn't find a specific error notice, look for the general WordPress error at the top
+        if (!targetNotice) {
+            // Try to find the WordPress error message at the top of the page
+            var wpError = document.querySelector('.error:not(.below-h2), div.error:not(.below-h2), .notice-error:not(.below-h2)');
+            if (wpError) {
+                targetNotice = wpError;
+                console.log('Found general WordPress error notice');
+            }
+        }
+
+        // If we found a target notice, add our custom notice after it
+        if (targetNotice) {
+            // Check if we already added our notice
+            if (targetNotice.nextElementSibling && targetNotice.nextElementSibling.classList.contains('prc-notice')) {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            // Create our custom notice
+            var ourNotice = document.createElement('div');
+            ourNotice.className = 'prc-notice';
+
+            // Add content using localized strings passed via wp_localize_script
+            var pluginMissingText = typeof fpdenData !== 'undefined' && fpdenData.i18n && fpdenData.i18n.pluginMissing ?
+                fpdenData.i18n.pluginMissing : 'File Missing';
+            var removeNoticeText = typeof fpdenData !== 'undefined' && fpdenData.i18n && fpdenData.i18n.removeNotice ?
+                fpdenData.i18n.removeNotice : 'Remove Notice';
+            var clickToScrollText = typeof fpdenData !== 'undefined' && fpdenData.i18n && fpdenData.i18n.clickToScroll ?
+                fpdenData.i18n.clickToScroll : 'Click here to scroll to and highlight missing plugins';
+
+            ourNotice.innerHTML = '<h3 style="margin-top:0;color:#826200;">Fix Plugin Does Not Exist Notices 👆</h3>' +
+                '<p>To remove these notices, scroll down to each plugin\'s row showing: plugin-name.php "<strong style="color:red">(' + pluginMissingText + ')</strong>". Then, click the "<strong>' + removeNoticeText + '</strong>" link for that plugin.</p>' +
+                '<p>This safely removes the missing active plugin reference from your database, using the standard WordPress function to update your active plugin options table, to leave the remaining plugins installed and active.</p>' +
+                '<p><a href="#" id="prc-scroll-to-plugin" style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;color:#826200;">' + clickToScrollText + '</a></p>';
+
+            // Insert our notice right after the error
+            targetNotice.parentNode.insertBefore(ourNotice, targetNotice.nextSibling);
+
+            // Make sure our notice has the same width as the WordPress error notice
+            ourNotice.style.width = targetNotice.offsetWidth + 'px';
+            ourNotice.style.maxWidth = '100%';
+            ourNotice.style.boxSizing = 'border-box';
+
+            // Mark that we've added our notice
+            noticeAdded = true;
+
+            // Add scroll behavior
+            var scrollLink = document.getElementById('prc-scroll-to-plugin');
+            if (scrollLink) {
+                scrollLink.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
+                    e.preventDefault();
+                    // Look for all plugin rows, not just inactive ones
+                    var allPluginRows = document.querySelectorAll('tr.active, tr.inactive');
+                    for (var i = 0; i < allPluginRows.length; i++) {
+                        if (allPluginRows[i].textContent.includes('(File Missing)')) {
+                            // Add a class for highlighting instead of direct style manipulation
+                            allPluginRows[i].classList.add('prc-highlight-missing');
+                            allPluginRows[i].scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'center' });
+                            // Optional: Remove highlight after a delay
+                            (function(row) {
+                                setTimeout(function() {
+                                    row.classList.remove('prc-highlight-missing');
+                                }, 3000); // Remove highlight after 3 seconds
+                            })(allPluginRows[i]);
+                            return;
+                        }
+                    }
+                });
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     // Try to inject notices on multiple events to ensure it works
     document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
-        injectNotice();
+        // Delay the initial injection to ensure WordPress has fully loaded its notices
+        setTimeout(injectNotice, 100);
 
         // Also set up a MutationObserver to watch for dynamically added notices
         var observer = new MutationObserver(function(mutations) {
@@ -68,8 +106,8 @@
                 if (mutation.addedNodes && mutation.addedNodes.length > 0) {
                     // Check if added nodes are notices or contain notices
                     mutation.addedNodes.forEach(function(node) {
-                        if (node.nodeType === 1 && (node.matches('.notice, .error, .updated') || node.querySelector('.notice, .error, .updated'))) {
-                            injectNotice();
+                        if (node.nodeType === 1 && (node.matches('.notice, .error, .updated, div.error') || node.querySelector('.notice, .error, .updated, div.error'))) {
+                            setTimeout(injectNotice, 50); // Small delay to ensure the DOM is updated
                         }
                     });
                 }
@@ -85,4 +123,9 @@
         setTimeout(injectNotice, 500); // Delay slightly to ensure dynamic content is loaded
     });
 
+    // Additional attempt after a longer delay to catch late-loading notices
+    window.addEventListener('load', function() {
+        setTimeout(injectNotice, 1000); // Longer delay as final attempt
+    });
+
 })();

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

@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@
  * @wordpress-plugin
  * Plugin Name: Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices
  * Plugin URI: https://wordpress.org/plugins/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices/
- * Description: Adds missing plugins to the plugins list with a "Remove Reference" link so you can permanently clean up invalid plugin entries and remove error notices.
- * Version: 1.6.4
- * Author: Marcus Quinn
+ * Description: Adds missing plugins to the plugins list with a "Remove Reference" link so you can permanently clean up invalid plugin entries and remove error notices. By Marcus Quinn (marcusquinn.com) & WP ALLSTARS (wpallstars.com).
+ * Version: 1.6.14
+ * Author: Marcus Quinn & WP ALLSTARS
  * Author URI: https://www.wpallstars.com
  * License: GPL-2.0+
  * License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
 }
 
 // Define plugin constants
-define( 'FPDEN_VERSION', '1.6.4' );
+define( 'FPDEN_VERSION', '1.6.14' );
 define( 'FPDEN_PLUGIN_DIR', plugin_dir_path( __FILE__ ) );
 define( 'FPDEN_PLUGIN_URL', plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ) );
 define( 'FPDEN_PLUGIN_FILE', __FILE__ );
@@ -73,6 +73,13 @@ add_action( 'plugins_loaded', 'fpden_load_textdomain' );
  */
 class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 
+	/**
+	 * Cached list of invalid plugins.
+	 *
+	 * @var array
+	 */
+	private $invalid_plugins = null;
+
 	/**
 	 * Constructor. Hooks into WordPress actions and filters.
 	 */
@@ -91,6 +98,9 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 
 		// Enqueue admin scripts and styles.
 		add_action( 'admin_enqueue_scripts', array( $this, 'enqueue_admin_assets' ) );
+
+		// We're no longer trying to prevent WordPress from auto-deactivating plugins
+		// as it was causing critical errors in some environments
 	}
 
 	/**
@@ -133,8 +143,8 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 			array(
 				'i18n' => array(
 					'clickToScroll' => esc_html__( 'Click here to scroll to missing plugins', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ),
-					'pluginMissing' => esc_html__( 'Plugin file missing', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ),
-					'removeReference' => esc_html__( 'Remove Reference', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ),
+					'pluginMissing' => esc_html__( 'File Missing', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ),
+					'removeNotice' => esc_html__( 'Remove Notice', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ),
 				),
 			)
 		);
@@ -166,7 +176,7 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 					'Name'        => $plugin_name . ' <span class="error">(File Missing)</span>',
 					/* translators: %s: Path to wp-content/plugins */
 					'Description' => sprintf(
-						__( 'This plugin is still marked as "Active" in your database — but its folder and files can\'t be found in %s. Click "Remove Reference" to permanently remove it from your active plugins list and eliminate the error notice.', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ),
+						__( 'This plugin is still marked as "Active" in your database — but its folder and files can\'t be found in %s. Click "Remove Notice" to permanently remove it from your active plugins list and eliminate the error notice.', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ),
 						'<code>/wp-content/plugins/</code>'
 					),
 					'Version'     => __( 'N/A', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ),
@@ -183,10 +193,10 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 	}
 
 	/**
-	 * Add the Remove Reference action link to invalid plugins.
+	 * Add the Remove Notice action link to invalid plugins.
 	 *
 	 * Filters the action links displayed for each plugin on the plugins page.
-	 * Adds a "Remove Reference" link for plugins identified as missing.
+	 * Adds a "Remove Notice" link for plugins identified as missing.
 	 *
 	 * @param array  $actions     An array of plugin action links.
 	 * @param string $plugin_file Path to the plugin file relative to the plugins directory.
@@ -201,8 +211,11 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 			return $actions;
 		}
 
-		// Check if this is a missing plugin identified by our previous filter.
-		if ( isset( $plugin_data['Name'] ) && strpos( $plugin_data['Name'], '<span class="error">(File Missing)</span>' ) !== false ) {
+		// Get our list of invalid plugins
+		$invalid_plugins = $this->get_invalid_plugins();
+
+		// Check if this plugin file is in our list of invalid plugins
+		if ( in_array( $plugin_file, $invalid_plugins, true ) ) {
 			// Clear existing actions like "Activate", "Deactivate", "Edit".
 			$actions = array();
 
@@ -211,7 +224,7 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 			$remove_url = admin_url( 'plugins.php?action=remove_reference&plugin=' . urlencode( $plugin_file ) . '&_wpnonce=' . $nonce );
 			/* translators: %s: Plugin file path */
 			$aria_label                 = sprintf( __( 'Remove reference to missing plugin %s', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ), esc_attr( $plugin_file ) );
-			$actions['remove_reference'] = '<a href="' . esc_url( $remove_url ) . '" class="delete" aria-label="' . $aria_label . '">' . esc_html__( 'Remove Reference', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ) . '</a>';
+			$actions['remove_reference'] = '<a href="' . esc_url( $remove_url ) . '" class="delete" aria-label="' . $aria_label . '">' . esc_html__( 'Remove Notice', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ) . '</a>';
 		}
 
 		return $actions;
@@ -299,8 +312,9 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 	/**
 	 * Display admin notices on the plugins page.
 	 *
-	 * Shows informational notices about missing plugins and feedback
-	 * messages after attempting to remove a reference.
+	 * Shows feedback messages after attempting to remove a reference.
+	 * The main informational notice is handled by JavaScript to position it
+	 * directly below the WordPress error message.
 	 *
 	 * @return void
 	 */
@@ -326,34 +340,8 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 			</div>
 			<?php
 		}
-
-		// Get invalid plugins to display the main informational notice.
-		// Note: We don't need to call get_invalid_plugins() again if enqueue_admin_assets already did,
-		// but calling it here ensures the notice shows even if assets weren't enqueued (e.g., JS disabled).
-		// Consider caching the result in a class property if performance is critical.
-		$invalid_plugins = $this->get_invalid_plugins();
-
-		// Display the main informational notice if there are missing plugins.
-		if ( ! empty( $invalid_plugins ) ) {
-			?>
-			<div class="notice notice-info is-dismissible">
-				<h3><?php esc_html_e( 'Fix Plugin Does Not Exist Notices', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ); ?></h3>
-				<p>
-					<strong><?php esc_html_e( 'Missing plugin files detected:', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ); ?></strong>
-					<?php esc_html_e( 'The plugins listed below with a', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ); ?>
-					<span style="color:red;">(<?php esc_html_e( 'File Missing', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ); ?>)</span>
-					<?php esc_html_e( 'tag no longer exist but are still referenced in your database.', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ); ?>
-				</p>
-				<p>
-					<strong><?php esc_html_e( 'How to fix:', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ); ?></strong>
-					<?php esc_html_e( 'Click the "Remove Reference" link next to each missing plugin to safely remove it from your active plugins list.', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ); ?>
-				</p>
-				<p><?php esc_html_e( 'This will clean up your database and remove the error notifications.', 'fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices' ); ?></p>
-			</div>
-			<?php
-			// The JavaScript enqueued by enqueue_admin_assets() will handle adding the contextual notice
-			// near the actual WordPress error message.
-		}
+		// The main informational notice is now handled entirely by JavaScript
+		// to position it directly below the WordPress error message.
 	}
 
 	/**
@@ -372,11 +360,17 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 	 * Get a list of active plugin file paths that do not exist on the filesystem.
 	 *
 	 * Checks both single site and network active plugins based on the context.
+	 * Uses caching to avoid repeated filesystem checks.
 	 *
 	 * @return array An array of plugin file paths (relative to WP_PLUGIN_DIR) that are missing.
 	 */
 	private function get_invalid_plugins() {
-		$invalid_plugins = array();
+		// Return cached result if available
+		if ( null !== $this->invalid_plugins ) {
+			return $this->invalid_plugins;
+		}
+
+		$this->invalid_plugins = array();
 		$active_plugins  = array();
 
 		// Determine which option to check based on context (Network Admin or single site).
@@ -394,12 +388,14 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
 			$plugin_path = WP_PLUGIN_DIR . '/' . $plugin_file;
 			// Use validate_file to prevent directory traversal issues, although less likely here.
 			if ( validate_file( $plugin_file ) === 0 && ! file_exists( $plugin_path ) ) {
-				$invalid_plugins[] = $plugin_file;
+				$this->invalid_plugins[] = $plugin_file;
 			}
 		}
 
-		return $invalid_plugins;
+		return $this->invalid_plugins;
 	}
+
+// We've removed the prevent_auto_deactivation method as it was causing critical errors
 } // End class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices
 
 // Initialize the plugin class.

includes/Updater.php

@@ -9,8 +9,6 @@
 
 namespace WPALLSTARS\FixPluginDoesNotExistNotices;
 
-use function add_filter;
-
 /**
  * Class Updater
  *

languages/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices.pot

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 # This file is distributed under the GPL-2.0+.
 msgid ""
 msgstr ""
-"Project-Id-Version: Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices 1.6.4\n"
+"Project-Id-Version: Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices 1.6.14\n"
 "Report-Msgid-Bugs-To: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices\n"
 "Last-Translator: FULL NAME <EMAIL@ADDRESS>\n"
 "Language-Team: LANGUAGE <LL@li.org>\n"

readme.txt

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 === Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices ===
-Contributors: marcusquinn
-Donate link: https://www.wpallstars.com
+Contributors: marcusquinn, wpallstars
+Donate link: https://www.marcusquinn.com
 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: 1.6.4
+Stable tag: 1.6.14
 License: GPL-2.0+
 License URI: 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.
+Easily remove references to deleted plugins that cause "Plugin file does not exist" errors in your WordPress admin. By Marcus Quinn (marcusquinn.com) & WP ALLSTARS (wpallstars.com).
 
 == Description ==
 
@@ -17,12 +17,12 @@ Have you ever deleted a plugin directly from the server or database and then bee
 
 "The plugin folder-name/file-name.php has been deactivated due to an error: Plugin file does not exist."
 
-This small utility plugin adds missing plugins to your WordPress plugins list and provides a "Remove Reference" link, allowing you to safely clean up invalid plugin entries with one click.
+This small utility plugin adds missing plugins to your WordPress plugins list and provides a "Remove Notice" link, allowing you to safely clean up invalid plugin entries with one click.
 
 = Key Features =
 
 * Adds missing plugins directly to your plugins list
-* Provides a simple "Remove Reference" action link
+* Provides a simple "Remove Notice" action link
 * Works with both single site and multisite WordPress installations
 * Includes helpful notifications explaining how to fix plugin errors
 * One-click auto-scroll to find missing plugins in large sites
@@ -34,8 +34,10 @@ When WordPress detects a plugin file that no longer exists but is still referenc
 
 1. Detects all missing plugin references in your database
 2. Adds them to your plugins list with "(File Missing)" indicators
-3. Provides a "Remove Reference" link to safely remove them
+3. Provides a "Remove Notice" link to safely remove them
 4. Shows clear notifications guiding you through the cleanup process
+5. Safely removes the missing active plugin reference from your database using standard WordPress functions
+6. Leaves all remaining plugins installed and active
 
 = Use Cases =
 
@@ -49,7 +51,7 @@ When WordPress detects a plugin file that no longer exists but is still referenc
 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
+4. If you have missing plugin errors, you'll immediately see them in your plugins list with "Remove Notice" links
 
 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
 
@@ -67,7 +69,7 @@ Yes, the plugin works on both single sites and multisite installations. It prope
 
 = How do I know which plugin references should be removed? =
 
-The plugin will only show "Remove Reference" links for plugins that are listed in your database but don't actually exist in your plugins directory. These are safe to remove.
+The plugin will only show "Remove Notice" links for plugins that are listed in your database but don't actually exist in your plugins directory. These are safe to remove.
 
 = Will this break my site? =
 
@@ -84,11 +86,80 @@ Although this plugin consumes minimal disk space, and doesn't run unless you are
 == Screenshots ==
 
 1. Error message with explanation notification
-2. Missing plugin shown in the plugins list with "Remove Reference" link
+2. Missing plugin shown in the plugins list with "Remove Notice" link
 3. Auto-scroll feature that highlights the missing plugin
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 1.6.14 =
+* Updated documentation to consistently use "Remove Notice" instead of "Remove Reference"
+* Added design file extensions to .gitignore (.pxd, .afdesign, .afphoto, .afpub)
+* Improved explanation of how the plugin works
+* Ensured consistent terminology across all documentation
+
+= 1.6.13 =
+* Code cleanup and optimization
+* Improved Git Updater integration
+* Fixed author display in plugin information
+* Ensured compatibility with WordPress 6.4
+
+= 1.6.12 =
+* Added WP ALLSTARS as a co-author
+* Updated author information and links
+* Added author websites to plugin description
+* Fixed issue with multiple author URLs
+
+= 1.6.11 =
+* CRITICAL FIX: Completely removed auto-deactivation prevention code that was causing fatal errors
+* Simplified plugin functionality to focus on core features only
+* Improved compatibility with various WordPress configurations
+* Ensured plugin works correctly when other plugins are deleted
+
+= 1.6.10 =
+* Fixed critical error that could occur when a plugin folder is deleted
+* Improved error handling with try/catch blocks
+* Added more specific checks for the plugins page
+* Enhanced compatibility with various WordPress configurations
+* Made the code more defensive to prevent potential issues
+
+= 1.6.9 =
+* Fixed issue with notices not appearing below WordPress error messages
+* Improved JavaScript detection of WordPress error notices
+* Prevented WordPress from automatically clearing error notices on page refresh
+* Added multiple timing attempts to ensure notices appear correctly
+* Enhanced error notice targeting for better compatibility
+
+= 1.6.8 =
+* Fixed notice positioning to appear directly below WordPress error messages
+* Improved notice width to match WordPress error messages
+* Updated explanatory text for better clarity
+* Fixed issue with notices not appearing in some cases
+* Improved JavaScript detection of WordPress error messages
+
+= 1.6.7 =
+* Fixed duplicate notices issue by removing PHP-generated notice
+* Simplified notice system to only show one notice below WordPress error
+* Ensured consistent terminology with "Remove Notice" text
+* Optimized plugin detection with caching to improve performance
+* Fixed JavaScript to correctly handle multiple error messages
+
+= 1.6.6 =
+* Fixed issue with "Remove Notice" link not appearing on missing plugin rows
+* Fixed issue with automatic removal of plugin references without user action
+* Fixed notice positioning to ensure it appears below error messages
+* Restored pointer triangle to indicate relationship with error message
+* Improved detection of missing plugins in the plugin list
+* Enhanced scroll functionality to work with all plugin types
+
+= 1.6.5 =
+* Fixed duplicate notices issue - now only one notice appears below error messages
+* Changed notice heading to "Fix Plugin Does Not Exist Notices ☝️"
+* Updated explanatory text to be more clear about the removal process
+* Changed "Remove Reference" link text to "Remove Notice" for better clarity
+* Made "(File Missing)" text bold and red for better visibility
+* Fixed scroll functionality to work with all plugin rows
+* Improved JavaScript to prevent multiple notices from appearing
+
 = 1.6.4 =
 * Updated version management to ensure consistent patch version increments
 * Improved documentation for version update process
@@ -196,8 +267,17 @@ Although this plugin consumes minimal disk space, and doesn't run unless you are
 
 == Upgrade Notice ==
 
-= 1.6.4 =
-Improved version management with consistent patch version increments and enhanced documentation for development workflows!
+= 1.6.14 =
+Improved documentation with consistent terminology and better explanation of how the plugin works.
+
+= 1.6.13 =
+Code cleanup, improved Git Updater integration, and ensured compatibility with WordPress 6.4.
+
+= 1.6.12 =
+Added WP ALLSTARS as a co-author and updated author information.
+
+= 1.6.11 =
+URGENT CRITICAL FIX: Completely removes code that was causing fatal errors. If you're experiencing the "critical error" message, this update will resolve it.
 
 = 1.6.3 =
 Fixed Git Updater repository URLs and updated organization naming for consistent branding across all platforms!