How to fix “String Locator is limited to search mode only.”

  • Resolved cmb42

    (@cmb42)


    1 year, 3 months ago

    I have the String Locator plugin installed, v2.6.3, WP 6.3 WooCommerce 6.0.4. The problem is that file editing is not enabled. Site is on SiteGround.

    I get the following message:

    String Locator is limited to search mode only.
    Because this site is configured to not allow direct file editing, the String Locator plugin has limited functionality and may noy allow you to directly edit files with your string in them.
    To edit files, you need to have the edit_themes capability.

    Anyone have any ideas where to look or how to fix and enable file editing?

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  • It’s because the function “Disable the theme and plugin editor” is active.
    On your wordpress dash board Go to:
    SG Security > Site Security > Uncheck the function: “Disable the theme and plugin editor”

    Thread Starter cmb42

    (@cmb42)

    That was exactly the issue! Thanks!!! Couldn’t find this online anywhere!

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