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Are you getting an error message when trying to install a new extension? If so, don’t worry! This quick guide will walk you through the steps needed to fix the “Refresh manifest cache failed: Extension is not currently installed” issue. Keep reading to learn how you can get up and running in no time!

Why do you see the “Refresh manifest cache failed: Extension is not currently installed” message?

The “Refresh manifest cache failed: Extension is not currently installed” message in Joomla can occur when the system tries to update an extension’s information in the database, but the extension is no longer installed on the website.

This message usually occurs when you attempt to update or reinstall an extension that has been uninstalled, or when you have moved your website to a new location and the database still contains information about extensions that are no longer installed.

So, how to handle this problem? Don’t worry, in today’s blog, we will give you an effective method to tackle this issue. Now, let’s check them out.

How to handle the “Refresh manifest cache failed: Extension is not currently installed” error?

To resolve this issue, you can either install the missing extension or remove its information from the database. Now, let’s follow the troubleshooting steps below:

• Log in to your Joomla Admin, then access Extensions-> Extensions Manager -> Discover -> Purge Cache.
• Move on to Extension Manager -> Database -> Fix.
• Go to Extension Manager -> Discover -> Discover.
• Install the found modules/extensions/plugins.

After completing these steps, the “Refresh manifest cache failed: Extension is not currently installed” message should no longer appear in Joomla.

Many Joomla users wonder if this warning appears, is the installation safe? Don’t worry because it should be safe. You won’t encounter any errors after updating and installing.

Finally

It is important to understand the causes of the error “Refresh manifest cache failed: Extension is not currently installed” and how to fix it. Usually, this error occurs when updating Joomla from 3.7.4 to 3.7.5 and can be fixed by performing an upgrade of “Refresh Manifest Cache failed: Extension is not currently installed”. It is important to follow the instructions in the Admin Tools guide to be sure that the problem is solved correctly.

Hopefully, with the assistance of our blog, you can tackle this issue efficiently. In case, your error still doesn’t disappear, let us know your situation by leaving a comment below.

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