“Do Not Unzip” — Buyer Alert Copy

Short banner (for product page / checkout) #

⚠️ Important: Do not unzip the GEOmatic plugin file. Upload the .zip directly in WordPress (Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin). If unzipped or altered, the plugin will auto-deactivate and become unusable.

Full alert (for order confirmation emails or docs) #

Important installation notice:
Please install GEOmatic exactly as a .zip file via WordPress → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
Do not unzip, rename, or modify the file structure. Any extracted or altered package will trigger integrity protection, causing the plugin to auto-deactivate and become unusable.

Correct install path:

1. In WordPress, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
2. Click Choose File and select the original .zip you downloaded
3. Click Install Now, then Activate

If you accidentally unzipped it, simply remove the unzipped folder from wp-content/plugins, then upload the original .zip as described above.

Ultra-short version (for a dismissible admin notice) #

GEOmatic install rule: Upload the original .zip via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
Unzipping or altering the package will auto-deactivate the plugin.

FAQ snippet (for support/KB) #

Q: Can I unzip the plugin before uploading?
A: No. Upload the .zip as-is from Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin. If you unzip or change the file structure, the plugin will auto-deactivate and won’t run.

Q: I unzipped by mistake—what now?
A: Delete the unzipped GEOmatic folder from wp-content/plugins, download a fresh copy, and upload the .zip via the WordPress uploader. Then click Activate.

Q: Why does it auto-deactivate if unzipped/modified?
A: For integrity and tamper protection. Modified packages are blocked to keep your site stable and secure.

Micro-copy (labels you can place near the download button) #

Unzipping will disable the plugin automatically.

Download & upload the .zip only — do not unzip.

Install from WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.