[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #9757: Allow Plugin/Theme updates from a uploaded .zip file.

[WordPress Trac]

#9757: Allow Plugin/Theme updates from a uploaded .zip file.
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 Reporter:  hakre                   |        Type:  feature request
   Status:  new                     |    Priority:  low            
Milestone:  Future Release          |   Component:  Upgrade/Install
  Version:  2.8                     |    Severity:  normal         
 Keywords:  dev-feedback has-patch  |  
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Changes (by cyberhobo):

 * cc: cyberhobo@… (added)
  * keywords:  needs-patch => dev-feedback has-patch


Comment:

 The dup was mine. I updated my patch after reading this discussion to
 incorporate some extra checks. But more important, I think, it's an
 illustration with a bare minimum UI that I find helpful for getting a feel
 for the possible pros and cons of this feature.

 My one addition to the need for the feature is related to #11850. Briefly,
 a user with a ZIP who fails to upgrade a plugin via upload might be
 tempted to delete the existing plugin, which might have an uninstaller
 that deletes their data.

 So, without getting into the implementation, I wonder if this illustration
 can help us decide for or against this feature? I myself am for it, but
 I'd just like the bare minimum to address my above concern.

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