[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #923: WordPress Theme/Plugin updater is based on folder name rather than theme/plugin name set in file 😕

[Making WordPress.org]

#923: WordPress Theme/Plugin updater is based on folder name rather than
theme/plugin name set in file 😕
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  Reporter:  nvartolomei  |      Owner:
      Type:  defect       |     Status:  closed
  Priority:  normal       |  Component:  api.wordpress.org
Resolution:  wontfix      |   Keywords:
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Changes (by Otto42):

 * status:  reopened => closed
 * resolution:   => wontfix


Comment:

 The theme name is considered, as is the "URI" for plugins. But this has
 been the way the update check has worked for a very long time.

 If you don't want update notifications, use a unique name. The name of
 your site is a good one to use.

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