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Opened 23 months ago

Last modified 23 months ago

#57064 new feature request

Add individual "Support" links to the plugin list page / theme page

Reported by: mrfoxtalbot's profile mrfoxtalbot Owned by:
Milestone: Awaiting Review Priority: normal
Severity: normal Version:
Component: Plugins Keywords: needs-patch
Focuses: administration Cc:

Description

Finding context-relevant support can be challenging for new users and many of them are not aware of the fact that each plugin has its own support forum.

One simple way to bridge this gap could be to include a "Support" link underneath the plugin description. This link would take to that plugin's forum.

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Screen Shot on 2022-11-10 at 08:19:36.png​ (83.2 KB) - added by mrfoxtalbot 23 months ago.
plugins-support-links.png​ (24.7 KB) - added by sabernhardt 23 months ago.
existing support links for All in One SEO, MonsterInsights Google Analytics, and WooCommerce

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Change History (7)

@mrfoxtalbot
23 months ago

#1 @audrasjb
23 months ago

  • Keywords needs-patch added
  • Type changed from enhancement to feature request

Hello @mrfoxtalbot and welcome to WordPress Core Trac,

I personally support this proposal. Will put together a patch asap.

#2 @NekoJonez
23 months ago

Why stop at plugins? I'd also add it for themes.

#3 @mrfoxtalbot
23 months ago

Thank you @audrasjb!

It did not occur to me but I agree with you, @NekoJonez. We should do this for themes too.

#4 @NekoJonez
23 months ago

  • Summary changed from Add individual "Support" links to the plugin list page to Add individual "Support" links to the plugin list page / theme page

If I'm not mistaken, there are easy links to the support forums in the help tabs on the right top of the admin panel... So, plugin and themes are those who are lacking it.

@sabernhardt
23 months ago

existing support links for All in One SEO, MonsterInsights Google Analytics, and WooCommerce

#5 @sabernhardt
23 months ago

  • Focuses administration added

Some plugins already have support links in the action links under the name or in the meta row under the description. Using an array key might help authors remove (or edit) the Core link.

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