Plugin Page Problem

Anyone?

The only thing I can think of is a re-install, which I do not want to do.

Two possibilities:

1; Your server is unable to connect to api.www.ads-software.com (ip address of 72.233.56.139, if you’re interested). This could be due to firewall or HOSTS mis-configuration.

2; This symptom often occurs when WordPress is hacked. To quote the codex…

You need to start working your way through these resources:
https://codex.www.ads-software.com/FAQ_My_site_was_hacked
https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/268083#post-1065779
https://smackdown.blogsblogsblogs.com/2008/06/24/how-to-completely-clean-your-hacked-wordpress-installation/
https://ottopress.com/2009/hacked-wordpress-backdoors/

Additional Resources:
https://sitecheck.sucuri.net/scanner/
https://www.unmaskparasites.com/
https://blog.sucuri.net/2012/03/wordpress-understanding-its-true-vulnerability.html
https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Hardening_WordPress
https://www.studiopress.com/tips/wordpress-site-security.htm

I think its is something to do with the installation somehow.

The RSS feeds on the dashboard are not working either. Its like it is disconnected from ………something.

I got this from my hosts.

Yes, unfotunately, everything that we have looked a thus far leads us to believe that it’s an issue with wordpress. I understanding your point. However, we’ve looked into the issue an have determined that the issue is with the wordpress repository.

The RSS feeds are as follows. There on on the dashboard

RSS Error: WP HTTP Error: Couldn’t resolve host ‘www.ads-software.com’

RSS Error: WP HTTP Error: Couldn’t resolve host ‘blogsearch.google.com’

RSS Error: WP HTTP Error: Couldn’t resolve host ‘planet.www.ads-software.com’

I also cannot connect my google 360 plugin either. Something about API also.

Can anyone help me resolve this? my concern is if I uninstall and then re-install and the problem is still there

Yes, your server isn’t allowing outbound connections. This isn’t a WordPress issue, so much as something your host needs to resolve.

Yeah, I thought that.

I was on the Live Support for nearly 2 hrs and they were insistent adamant that its the Word Repository.

So even if I re-install, I am going to have the same problem. Is there anyway I can resolve this via Cpanel on my own?

BTW, Thank you for your help Shane

What host is this? (asking so i can avoid them) There tens of millions of users of the WP repo; none of whom are having trouble accessing.

I don’t think there is any way to fix this through cPanel.

Hostgater.

I have hosted sites with them before and had no issues. This one installation is so unique, but I cannot solve it. I thought it could be something wrong with some of the wp files, but its a recent install.

I literally don’t know how to solve this. Is there anyway I can get someone from WordPress in on this?

Thanks again