[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #8141: Missing “Login” option on plugin support pages with no topics

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#8141: Missing “Login” option on plugin support pages with no topics
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 Reporter:  hmbashar          |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)      |     Status:  new
 Priority:  high              |  Milestone:
Component:  Plugin Directory  |   Keywords:
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 Hi Team,

 I noticed a small usability issue on plugin support pages in the
 WordPress.org directory.

 When a plugin already has support topics and the user is not logged in,
 the page correctly displays a “Login to Create Topic” button (example:
 https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/post-url-qr-code/ — screenshot:
 https://prnt.sc/0aWBD-WdVmEv
 ).

 However, when a plugin has no topics at all, the page shows the message:

 "No topics found. Select another view or start a new post."

 Example: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-password-protect/

 Screenshot: https://prnt.sc/Bk36d0E5DI77


 The issue is:

 There is no login link or button shown in this state, so logged-out users
 have no clear path to log in and create the first support topic.


 Suggestion:
 It would be great if a “Login to Create Topic” button (or at least a login
 text/link) could be added in this “no topics found” view — similar to what
 appears on the plugin submission page (example:
 https://prnt.sc/cfv08p19L8Em
 ).

 Even adding something like:

 "No topics found. Select another view or start a new post. Please log in
 first."
 with a login link would help improve user experience.

 This small addition would make the support flow more consistent and more
 user-friendly.

 Thank you!

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