Update Error Message

#943379
  • Resolved Tom Jenkins
    Rank Math pro

    For whatever reason, Rank Math SEO Pro (V 3.0.77.1) will not update and is giving me the following error message: Update failed: The package could not be installed. PCLZIP_ERR_BAD_FORMAT (-10) : Unable to find End of Central Dir Record signature. Any suggestions?

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  • Hello,

    We apologize for the issue you are facing with the Rank Math SEO Pro update. The error message you are encountering, PCLZIP_ERR_BAD_FORMAT (-10), typically indicates that there is a problem with the downloaded package, which may be corrupted or incomplete.

    Here are a few suggestions to resolve this issue:

    1. Check for Plugin Conflicts: Sometimes, other plugins can interfere with the update process. Try deactivating other plugins temporarily and then attempt the update again.

    2. Manual Update: If the automatic update fails, you can manually update Rank Math SEO Pro. To do this:

      • Download the latest version of Rank Math from your account on the Rank Math website.
      • Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins → Add New, and click on Upload Plugin.
      • Upload the downloaded ZIP file and activate the plugin after installation.
    3. Clear Cache: If you are using any caching plugins or server-side caching, clear all caches and try updating again.

    4. Check File Permissions: Ensure that your WordPress installation has the correct file permissions. Sometimes incorrect permissions can prevent updates from being applied.

    5. Contact Hosting Provider: If none of the above solutions work, it might be worth reaching out to your hosting provider to check if there are any server-related issues affecting the update process.

    If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you further. Thank you for raising this concern!

    Hello,

    Thank you for contacting us and sorry for any inconvenience that might have been caused due to that.

    Please head over to your WordPress Dashboard > Rank Math > Dashboard > Help, and from there disconnect and reconnect your Rank Math account.

    https://i.rankmath.com/ZvEfVb
    https://i.rankmath.com/OZSwOw

    After that, please try to update the plugin again and see if that works for you.

    For more details on this issue, you can follow this URL: https://rankmath.com/kb/fix-pclzip-err-bad-format/

    Let us know how it goes. Looking forward to helping you.

    Hello,

    Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.

    If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you.

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