An unexpected error occurred. Something may be wrong with WordPress.org or this server’s configuration

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Issue Summary

I was not able to install plugins in my WordPress site.

I am getting the following error when i try to install a new plugin.But its allowing me to upload a plugin and then to install it.

“An unexpected error occurred. Something may be wrong with WordPress.org or this server’s configuration. If you continue to have problems, please try the support forums.”

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Troubleshooting Questions

  • Does this happen for all sites in Local, or just one in particular?

Yes for all sites

  • Are you able to create a new, plain WordPress site in Local and access it in a Browser?
    Yes

Replication

Describe the steps that others can take to replicate this issue. If you have screenshots that can help clarify what is happening, please include them!

System Details

  • Which version of Local is being used?

Local 6.7.2

  • What Operating System (OS) and OS version is being used?

    • window 11

  • Attach the Local Log. See this Help Doc for instructions on how to do so:

local-details.json (1.5 KB)
local-lightning.log (93.3 KB)

Security Reminder

Local does a pretty good job of scrubbing private info from the logs and the errors it produces, however there’s always the possibility that something private can come through. Because these are public forums, always review the screenshots you are sharing to make sure there isn’t private info like passwords being displayed.

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Hi there @Eldershope1 -

A few questions here -

What PHP version are you using on the site?

I noticed that in the Local logs, there is an error message “Error checking for latest version of WordPress” - which could mean that something on your machine is blocking Local’s request to WordPress.org. Do you possibly have a Firewall or Antivirus software that could be blocking that?

Finally, sometimes these errors occur with a theme or plugin generating PHP errors - are you experiencing this error when you try to install any plugin or a specific one?

Sam

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Hello @sambrockway

I’m using the 8.1.9 PHP version

And yes I’m facing this error when try to install the plugin and theme.

There is no Firewall or Antivirus software.

I have tried the solution mentioned below thread:

I have tried it from my Windows PC. but I got the below error:

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Thanks!

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Hi @Eldershope1

Are you running Docker alongside Local? Running other developer applications simultaneously could be a cause or contributor to the issue.

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Another option too, have you tried to downgrade your PHP version?

Sam

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