Title: Can't delete plugins Last modified: August 20, 2016 --- # Can't delete plugins * [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/) * The delete link on my plugin page redirects me to my homepage and I can’t delete any plugins from the admin ui? Its’ a new install, so I tried deleting the entire install including tables/database but it still does the same when re-installed. I’ve done a search on the forum but not found anything yet. I’ve not seen this before, anyone have any idea? Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 22 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/page/2/?output_format=md) * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170708) * Try [resetting the plugins folder](http://codex.wordpress.org/FAQ_Troubleshooting#How_to_deactivate_all_plugins_when_not_able_to_access_the_administrative_menus.3F) by FTP or phpMyAdmin. * Thread Starter [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170716) * Hey Esmi, I’ve tried a reset but without any joy? * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170717) * Do you have any .htaccess files in the WordPress and/or domain root folder? * Thread Starter [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170732) * no htaccess and a peachy fresh install?? Deleting via bulk action works but need to suss out the root of the bug?? * Thread Starter [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170733) * Love your hair by the way. Cpu-god just gave me rabbit ears and these poxy wings… Although I think a yellow nose is quite distinguished. * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170734) * Since this issue is specific to your site, that would suggest that there’s a server issue somewhere. [Turn debug on](http://codex.wordpress.org/Editing_wp-config.php#Debug) and [enable error logging](http://codex.wordpress.org/Editing_wp-config.php#Configure_Error_Log) to see if that helps to identify the problem. also, check your server’s error and access logs for clues. * Thread Starter [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170735) * Will do. Shall I report? * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170736) * Yes please. * Thread Starter [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170739) * Hey Esmi, here is the log entry from the the debug: * Notice: has_cap was called with an argument that is deprecated since version 2.0! Usage of user levels by plugins and themes is deprecated. Use roles and capabilities instead. in /home/splatco/public_html/buddhism-brighton.co.uk/wp- includes/functions.php on line 2722 * Warning: Cannot modify header information – headers already sent by (output started at /home/splatco/public_html/buddhism-brighton.co.uk/wp-includes/functions.php: 2722) in /home/splatco/public_html/buddhism-brighton.co.uk/wp-includes/option. php on line 563 * Warning: Cannot modify header information – headers already sent by (output started at /home/splatco/public_html/buddhism-lewes.co.uk/wp-includes/functions.php:2722) in /home/splatco/public_html/buddhism-brighton.co.uk/wp-includes/option.php on line 564 * Thread Starter [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170740) * Disregard that, it was just related to a plugin that needed updating. There is now nothing showing in the log. * Thread Starter [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170742) * For clarity though, the bug is still present. * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170743) * What theme folders do you have inside wp-content/themes? * Thread Starter [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170744) * Just 2011 + 2010. * Thread Starter [imagei](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imagei/) * (@imagei) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170745) * It’s a completely fresh install. The only reason I uploaded another plugin was to see if an uploaded plugin responded in the same manner as the embedded Akismet& Dolly. * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [13 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-delete-plugins/#post-3170748) * And you cannot delete the Hello Dolly plugin? 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