Frequently Asked Questions

How do I rename an existing plugin?

Changing the plugin display name

At present, the plugin display name can only be changed via the administration interface, and it requires additional verification. To request a name change for an existing QGIS plugin, please contact the QGIS Plugin Administration team by emailing [email protected] and [email protected] from the plugin author's email address.

Renaming the directory (also known as `package_name`)

This functionality was previously requested but has since been discontinued. It is strongly recommended to keep the original plugin identifier (directory name) to avoid compatibility issues. Changing the package_name may cause QGIS to treat the plugin as uninstalled, which can result in errors during installation.

More details can be found in the discussion here.