[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #60550: A plugin is deactivated if it is updated and the plugin folder has been renamed at some point.

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#60550: A plugin is deactivated if it is updated and the plugin folder has been
renamed at some point.
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 Reporter:  ReneHermi     |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Plugins       |     Version:  6.4.3
 Severity:  major         |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch   |     Focuses:  administration
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Comment (by Presskopp):

 While we're on the subject: someone can have multiple copies of a plugin
 (under different names), which can be both active and inactive (at the
 same time). Perhaps this should be prevented or a warning should be
 issued, or it should be managed better in some way.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/60550#comment:4>
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