one of our users asked us why they were unable to see some of their plugins on their WordPress multisite network. Even after installing the plugins, they were unable to locate them on the plugins page in their multisite network. In this article, we will explain why some plugins are not visible on WordPress multisite installs and how to fix this issue.
not all plugins are compatible with WordPress multisite network, and some plugins may only be activated on individual sites within the network.
If you have installed a plugin on your WordPress multisite network, but cannot locate it on the plugins page, it may be because the plugin is not compatible with multisite or it can only be activated on individual sites.
To fix this issue, you can try deactivating the plugin and then activating it again on the specific site where you want to use it. If the plugin is not compatible with multisite, you may need to look for an alternative plugin that is compatible with your network.
In conclusion, not all plugins are visible on the plugins page in WordPress multisite network. You need to activate them on individual sites or check if they are compatible with multisite.
To add a plugin to your WordPress multisite, you must navigate to My Sites » Network Admin » Plugins.
To add a plugin to your WordPress multisite, first go to My Sites, then Network Admin, and finally, Plugins. Once you’re on the network plugins page, click on the “Add New” button to install a new plugin.
After installing the plugin, you will find a link to network activate it. Once you activate a plugin network-wide, it will be accessible to all the sites on your multisite network.
However, individual site admins will not be able to deactivate or remove the plugin. This is why network-activated plugins do not appear on the plugins page of your root site or any child site.
if you do choose to network activate a plugin, it will be automatically available to all sites on your multisite network, and individual site admins will not be able to deactivate or remove it. As a result, network activated plugins will not appear on the plugins page of any child site or the root site.
Plugins on Subsites of a Multisite Network
When you set up a WordPress multisite network, you automatically become the Super Admin, which grants you the ability to install plugins and themes for all other sites on the network.
However, site admins for individual sites on your network do not have the same capabilities. They cannot update, install, or remove plugins, and they will not even see the plugins menu in their admin bar.
Additionally, as the Super Admin, you have the ability to restrict certain plugins and themes from being used on the network. This can be useful for maintaining consistency and security across all sites on the network.
It’s important to note that while the Super Admin has a lot of control over the network, it’s still important to communicate with site admins and ensure that any changes made to the network do not negatively impact their individual sites.
Add Plugins Menu for Child Sites in WordPress Multisite
To activate the plugin menu for specific sites, you must first access the Network Admin dashboard.
If you want to activate the plugin’s menu for specific sites, you’ll need to access the Network Admin dashboard. Once you’re there, go to Settings » Network Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you’ll find a checkbox that allows you to enable the plugins menu.
now that you’ve saved your settings, individual site administrators will have access to the plugins menu and be able to view and activate installed plugins for their site.
it’s important to note that individual site admins will not be able to see any plugins that have been activated for the entire network. These network activated plugins can only be managed by the network administrator.