# Advanced Plugin Management

Source: https://flywp.com/docs/site/advanced-plugin-management/

The **Advanced Plugin Manager** allows you to view, manage, and control all your WordPress plugins directly from the FlyWP dashboard without needing to log in to the WordPress Admin panel.

## **Key Features**

### **1. Unified Plugin Overview**

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- View all installed plugins in a clean, categorized interface.
- Tabs for quick navigation:
  - **All** – Displays all installed plugins.
  - **Active** – Shows currently active plugins.
  - **Inactive** – Lists plugins that are installed but not activated.
  - **Update Available** – Highlights plugins with available updates.

### **2. Plugin Management Controls**

- **Activate / Deactivate Plugins**  
  Instantly toggle a plugin’s status without accessing wp-admin.
- **Auto Update Toggle**  
  Enable or disable automatic updates for each plugin individually.  
  (Perfect for mission-critical sites that require update control.)
- **Bulk Actions**  
  Select multiple plugins to:
  - Activate
  - Deactivate
  - Delete
  - Update

### **3. Plugin Actions**

- **Add New Plugin**
  - Install new plugins from the FlyWP marketplace, WordPress.org repository, or custom ZIP upload.

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- **Update All Plugins**
  - One-click option to update every plugin across your site safely.
- **Refresh Plugin List**
  - Sync and refresh plugin data from the server in real time.

### **4. Plugin Details Display**

Each plugin card displays:

- **Plugin Name** and **Description**
- **Author Information**
- **Version Number**
- **Current Status (Active/Inactive)**
- **Auto-update Switch**

### **5. Smart Update Handling**

- Updates are performed in an isolated process to ensure stability.
- Automatic rollback in case of plugin update failure.
- Integration with FlyWP’s version management and backup system.

### **6. Security & Performance**

- Detects and flags outdated or vulnerable plugins.
- Shows Redis cache integration status when applicable.
- Lightweight backend processing for minimal resource impact.

### **7. Deep Integration with FlyWP**

- Works seamlessly with FlyWP’s:
  - **Server Management Layer** for real-time status control.
  - **Backup & Restore System** before plugin updates.
  - **Monitoring Dashboard** to track plugin performance.

### **Example Use Case**

Need to update your caching plugin?  
Simply open **Plugins → Redis Object Cache → Update**, and FlyWP will:

1. Create a backup snapshot.
2. Update the plugin.
3. Automatically restart necessary services (if required).
4. Confirm success or notify if rollback occurs.