Version 1.4.2: Improved plugin descriptions for better clarity

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
 
 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

README.md

@@ -76,6 +76,22 @@ The plugin entry will be removed from your active plugins list, and the correspo
 
 Yes, the plugin works on both single sites and multisite installations. It properly handles network-activated plugins as well.
 
+### 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.
+
+### Will this break my site?
+
+No. Since the plugin is only removing references to plugins that no longer exist, removing these references won't affect your site's functionality. In fact, it's cleaning up remnants that might be causing issues.
+
+### What if I accidentally remove a reference I shouldn't have?
+
+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
@@ -104,6 +120,9 @@ 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

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

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
  *
  * @wordpress-plugin
  * Plugin Name: Fix 'Plugin file does not exist.' Notices
- * Description: Adds missing plugins to the plugins list with a "Remove Reference" link so you can clean up invalid plugin entries.
- * Version: 1.4.0
+ * 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: 1.4.2
  * Author: Marcus Quinn
  * Author URI: https://www.wpallstars.com
  * License: GPL-2.0+
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ class Fix_Plugin_Does_Not_Exist_Notices {
                 $plugin_name = basename($plugin_path);
                 $plugins[$plugin_path] = array(
                     'Name' => $plugin_name . ' <span class="error">(File Missing)</span>',
-                    'Description' => 'This plugin file does not exist. You can safely remove this reference.',
+                    'Description' => 'This plugin is still marked as "Active" in your database — but its folder and files can\'t be found in /wp-content/plugins/. Click "Remove Reference" to permanently remove it from your active plugins list and eliminate the error notice.',
                     'Version' => 'N/A',
                     'Author' => '',
                     'PluginURI' => '',

readme.txt

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Tags: plugins, missing plugins, cleanup, error fix, admin tools, plugin file doe
 Requires at least: 5.0
 Tested up to: 6.4
 Requires PHP: 7.0
-Stable tag: 1.4.0
+Stable tag: 1.4.1
 License: GPL-2.0+
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -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 +89,9 @@ 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