# \#plugin **URL:** https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/tag/plugin/32.md [Latest](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/tags.md) --- ## [PKP PLN Not Recognizing Journal (OJS 3.4.x) – “Network Status: The PKP PLN does not know about this journal yet.”](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/pkp-pln-not-recognizing-journal-ojs-3-4-x-network-status-the-pkp-pln-does-not-know-about-this-journal-yet/98177)
**Author:** [@shaw](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/shaw)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/pkp-pln-not-recognizing-journal-ojs-3-4-x-network-status-the-pkp-pln-does-not-know-about-this-journal-yet/98177 "2026-10-16T04:02:59Z")
We are reaching out for advice regarding an issue with activating the PKP Preservation Network (PLN) for our journal. Journal Information: Journal Website: https://big-design.org/ Online ISSN: 3078-4204 Print I… --- ## [Issues and Enhancement Request for Review Reminder Plugin – OJS 3.4.0-11](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/issues-and-enhancement-request-for-review-reminder-plugin-ojs-3-4-0-11/98934)
**Author:** [@shantanusingh](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/shantanusingh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/issues-and-enhancement-request-for-review-reminder-plugin-ojs-3-4-0-11/98934 "2026-10-13T09:39:08Z")
Hi @Yves\_Cesar @BonjourJhon We are using OJS 3.4.0-11 with Review Reminder plugin version v0.2.0.1 (GitHub Release) on our ICAR e-Pubs portal, which hosts approximately 55 journals. We are facing the following issues a… --- ## [Contact form plugin](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/contact-form-plugin/98925)
**Author:** [@drch](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/drch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/contact-form-plugin/98925 "2026-10-11T11:24:08Z")
Hey everyone. We needed a simple contact form plugin for our journal and considering there was no official solution, we decided to build our own (full disclosure, AI was used during development). For now, current versio… --- ## [PKP PN does not know about our journals / Not currently accepting deposits](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/pkp-pn-does-not-know-about-our-journals-not-currently-accepting-deposits/98828)
**Author:** [@Moses\_Martin](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/Moses_Martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/pkp-pn-does-not-know-about-our-journals-not-currently-accepting-deposits/98828 "2026-10-06T10:58:10Z")
Describe the issue or problem The PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) plugin is enabled, but the journal is not being recognized by the PKP PN. The plugin shows: “Network Status: The PKP PLN does not know about this jou… --- ## [OJS 3.5.0.5 Notes Following the Update to OJS 3.5.0.5](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-3-5-0-5-notes-following-the-update-to-ojs-3-5-0-5/98886)
**Author:** [@Andres\_Suarez](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/Andres_Suarez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-3-5-0-5-notes-following-the-update-to-ojs-3-5-0-5/98886 "2026-10-02T03:24:19Z")
Dear All, We have updated our platform to OJS version 3.5.0.5, and during testing, we have identified some issues that we believe need to be reviewed and, if possible, corrected: Editing Users and Roles In the Settin… --- ## [Publication Facts Label Plugin (OJS 3.5.0.5): Technical limitation with mandatory Competing Interests field](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/publication-facts-label-plugin-ojs-3-5-0-5-technical-limitation-with-mandatory-competing-interests-field/98814)
**Author:** [@emoaida](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/emoaida)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/publication-facts-label-plugin-ojs-3-5-0-5-technical-limitation-with-mandatory-competing-interests-field/98814 "2026-09-30T13:58:03Z")
Hi everyone, We are using OJS 3.5.0.5 and the Publication Facts Label plugin, and we identified a technical limitation regarding the Competing Interests field. Our technical support confirmed that the plugin only check… --- ## [Public Statistics plugin for OJS 3.4 and 3.5](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/public-statistics-plugin-for-ojs-3-4-and-3-5/98808)
**Author:** [@Glaux](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/Glaux)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/public-statistics-plugin-for-ojs-3-4-and-3-5/98808 "2026-09-22T13:16:06Z")
Hello everyone, We have published a plugin that adds a public statistics page to an OJS journal. The page is available to all readers and does not require a login. It shows usage statistics (downloads, views, countries… --- ## [OJS 3.5 PKP PN plugin: journal not recognized by PKP PLN](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-3-5-pkp-pn-plugin-journal-not-recognized-by-pkp-pln/98498)
**Author:** [@James\_Li](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/James_Li)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-3-5-pkp-pn-plugin-journal-not-recognized-by-pkp-pln/98498 "2026-09-17T21:46:58Z")
Hello PKP team, I am using OJS 3.5 with the PKP PN / PLN plugin for my journal, ACGN Nexus, but the plugin has been reporting for several months that the PKP PN is not accepting deposits. Environment: - OJS version: 3… --- ## [PKP PN plugin shows Network Status: The PKP PLN can accept deposits from this journal. what to do now](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/pkp-pn-plugin-shows-network-status-the-pkp-pln-can-accept-deposits-from-this-journal-what-to-do-now/98558)
**Author:** [@Nirbindu\_Banerjee](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/Nirbindu_Banerjee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/pkp-pn-plugin-shows-network-status-the-pkp-pln-can-accept-deposits-from-this-journal-what-to-do-now/98558 "2026-09-17T15:48:16Z")
I am trying to use PKP PN archiving for my institutional journal through the plugin. PKP PN plugin shows Network Status: The PKP PLN can accept deposits from this journal. But no status has been shown for multiple days,… --- ## [ORCID error in OJS 3.5.0.5](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/orcid-error-in-ojs-3-5-0-5/98778)
**Author:** [@asabhar](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/asabhar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/orcid-error-in-ojs-3-5-0-5/98778 "2026-09-16T13:08:29Z")
Hello, I have recently created a sandbox installation of OJS 3.5.0.5. In my profile, the ORCID ID had linked to my ORCID profile fine in OJS 3.3, but in 3.5, it prompted me to authenticate myself again, and when I trie… --- ## [DOI conflicts and issues in OJS 3.5 LTS?](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/doi-conflicts-and-issues-in-ojs-3-5-lts/98769)
**Author:** [@asabhar](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/asabhar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/doi-conflicts-and-issues-in-ojs-3-5-lts/98769 "2026-09-10T19:04:01Z")
I am preparing to migrate our publishers to 3.5 this Fall and would like to hear from anyone having continual issues with DOI conflicts? We are currently on OJS 3.3 but I have a sandbox site ready for testing and pre-mi… --- ## [OA Switchboard plugin for OJS 3.5](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/oa-switchboard-plugin-for-ojs-3-5/98721)
**Author:** [@pablovp](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/pablovp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/oa-switchboard-plugin-for-ojs-3-5/98721 "2026-09-01T20:59:14Z")
The integration plugin connecting Open Journal Systems (OJS) with the OA Switchboard is now compatible with OJS 3.5.0.x. Journals running OJS 3.5 can start using the plugin right away. Once enabled, the plugin automatic… --- ## [OA Switchboard OJS 3.5 plugin now available](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/oa-switchboard-ojs-3-5-plugin-now-available/98716)
**Author:** [@fracy](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/fracy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/oa-switchboard-ojs-3-5-plugin-now-available/98716 "2026-09-01T04:10:45Z")
Hi all, Once enabled, the (OA Switchboard) plugin automatically sends a set of public article metadata to relevant research funders and institutions via the OA Switchboard when an article is published. The metadata is c… --- ## [OJS import plugin for LaTeX](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-import-plugin-for-latex/81617)
**Author:** [@kmccurley](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/kmccurley)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-import-plugin-for-latex/81617 "2026-08-29T20:44:30Z")
About a year ago I looked at using OJS for our new journal, but I quickly gave up for several reasons that are not relevant to discuss here. Our society currently has two journals that “sort of” run on OJS. They don’t us… --- ## [Reviewer Certificate Plugin for OJS 3.4](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/reviewer-certificate-plugin-for-ojs-3-4/97350)
**Author:** [@Sergey\_Semerikov](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/Sergey_Semerikov)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/reviewer-certificate-plugin-for-ojs-3-4/97350 "2026-08-29T10:44:37Z")
:graduation\_cap: Reviewer Certificate Plugin for OJS 3.4 - Recognize Your Peer Reviewers! Hello OJS Community! :waving\_hand: I’m excited to share the Reviewer Certificate Plugin - a new tool that helps journals automati… --- ## [How To Cite block not showing when a custom table of content is enabled in OJS 3.5](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/how-to-cite-block-not-showing-when-a-custom-table-of-content-is-enabled-in-ojs-3-5/98648)
**Author:** [@Natnat](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/Natnat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/how-to-cite-block-not-showing-when-a-custom-table-of-content-is-enabled-in-ojs-3-5/98648 "2026-08-28T12:07:19Z")
Describe the issue or problem Some of our journals are displaying the full text of their articles in HTML on their landing page, and we have added a table of contents that is displayed under the galleys on the side. To … --- ## [Published PDF Galleys Downloading Instead of Displaying Inline on OJS 3 \[source: 1.3.1\]](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/published-pdf-galleys-downloading-instead-of-displaying-inline-on-ojs-3-source-1-3-1/98671)
**Author:** [@Purdoiu\_Cristian](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/Purdoiu_Cristian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/published-pdf-galleys-downloading-instead-of-displaying-inline-on-ojs-3-source-1-3-1/98671 "2026-08-21T12:00:51Z")
Dear PKP Support Team and Community, We are experiencing a critical layout issue on the portal for the Cluj Veterinary Journal (https://clujveterinaryjournal.ro) \[source: 1.1.4\]. Description of the Bug: When a visitor… --- ## [Seeking help to upload 600+ archived articles](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/seeking-help-to-upload-600-archived-articles/98611)
**Author:** [@kpat8513](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/kpat8513)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/seeking-help-to-upload-600-archived-articles/98611 "2026-08-03T11:26:23Z")
We are setting up a new journal using OJS3, and have \>50 issues and \>800+ articles from the past 10+ years to upload. I am seeking help to define the correct process for 1) creating a CSV structure that contains the rig… --- ## [Plugins keep loading and loading and loading](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/plugins-keep-loading-and-loading-and-loading/98550)
**Author:** [@asabhar](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/asabhar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/plugins-keep-loading-and-loading-and-loading/98550 "2026-07-17T13:00:16Z")
Hi, We have just survived our upgrade to 3.5.0-5 from 3.3.0.13 (as a staging site in a subdomain) As I am inspecting the site, I arrived at the plugins tab in Ste Settings (admin view), and while the Plugin Gallery sho… --- ## [Community or testing plugin gallery](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/community-or-testing-plugin-gallery/95324)
**Author:** [@nuest](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/nuest)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/community-or-testing-plugin-gallery/95324 "2026-07-16T14:21:15Z")
Describe the problem you would like to solve As developers of new features for OJS, we rely on the OJS plugin mechanism to extend all aspects of OJS. It works great. However, if we develop a novel feature and want to te… --- ## [Add Cloudflare Turnstile as an Alternative CAPTCHA Provider in OJS/OMP/OPS](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/add-cloudflare-turnstile-as-an-alternative-captcha-provider-in-ojs-omp-ops/98517)
**Author:** [@vzrenggamani](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/vzrenggamani)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/add-cloudflare-turnstile-as-an-alternative-captcha-provider-in-ojs-omp-ops/98517 "2026-07-08T16:31:44Z")
Summary I would like to propose adding support for Cloudflare Turnstile as an alternative CAPTCHA provider alongside Google reCAPTCHA across the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) applications (OJS, OMP, and OPS). Backgroun… --- ## [I am releasing a new ark plugin for OJS 3.5.0.1](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/i-am-releasing-a-new-ark-plugin-for-ojs-3-5-0-1/98303)
**Author:** [@Thelurydead](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/Thelurydead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/i-am-releasing-a-new-ark-plugin-for-ojs-3-5-0-1/98303 "2026-07-01T17:25:33Z")
Hello OJS community, I just released my new plugin that I use in my journal and I wanted to share it with you. The public link is on GitHub at: GitHub - lurymorais/ark-plugin: Ark plugin, ojs 3.5.0.1 · GitHub . I hope y… --- ## [OJS Plugin Access Issue](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-plugin-access-issue/98455)
**Author:** [@wahyueko](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/wahyueko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-plugin-access-issue/98455 "2026-06-30T06:10:31Z")
Our OJS plugin section is stuck and cannot be accessed properly. We expected the plugin list to load normally, but it remains frozen. In this case, the Plugin Gallery can be accessed normally, but the Installed Plugins s… --- ## [Neue Version 1.7.3 des DNB-Plugins für OJS 3.5.0-4 - Aktualisierung notwendig!](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/neue-version-1-7-3-des-dnb-plugins-fur-ojs-3-5-0-4-aktualisierung-notwendig/98474)
**Author:** [@ronste1](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/ronste1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/neue-version-1-7-3-des-dnb-plugins-fur-ojs-3-5-0-4-aktualisierung-notwendig/98474 "2026-06-29T13:12:07Z")
Liebe OJS-Community, mit OJS Version 3.5.0-4 wurden durch PKP kleinere Änderungen bezüglich der Datenstruktur von Schlagwörtern eingeführt. Aufgrund dieser Änderungen können mit der Version 1.7.2 des DNB-Export Plugins… --- ## [Crossref reference linking doubling DOIs, progress?](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/crossref-reference-linking-doubling-dois-progress/73664)
**Author:** [@mannemark](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/mannemark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/crossref-reference-linking-doubling-dois-progress/73664 "2026-06-24T19:12:22Z")
Hello! We are running OJS 3.3.0.6 and are having an issue with the Crossref Reference Linking Plugin inserting duplicate DOIs into reference metadata. The bug is referenced in this closed thread: OJS 3.3.0.5: Crossref R… --- ## [OJS Spam Indexing Investigation: Open Redirect + PDF.js CVE-2024-4367](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-spam-indexing-investigation-open-redirect-pdf-js-cve-2024-4367/98414)
**Author:** [@masteroftrix](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/masteroftrix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-spam-indexing-investigation-open-redirect-pdf-js-cve-2024-4367/98414 "2026-06-22T14:36:48Z")
OJS Spam Indexing Investigation: Open Redirect + PDF.js CVE-2024-4367 A full write-up of an attack against an OJS 3.3.0.8 installation: how it was discovered, what the attack chain actually was, and how to fix it. Sharin… --- ## [How to stop automated scheduled task emails for a disabled plugin (Reviewer Credits)?](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/how-to-stop-automated-scheduled-task-emails-for-a-disabled-plugin-reviewer-credits/98423)
**Author:** [@jorgelpolanco](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/jorgelpolanco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/how-to-stop-automated-scheduled-task-emails-for-a-disabled-plugin-reviewer-credits/98423 "2026-06-18T00:25:51Z")
I am experiencing an issue with automated scheduled task emails continuously being sent to the site admin, and I would appreciate some guidance on how to stop them. \*\*Background:\*\* We recently received a request to ena… --- ## [PKP PN deposits stuck in “In Progress” state for several days (OJS 3.4.0.7)](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/pkp-pn-deposits-stuck-in-in-progress-state-for-several-days-ojs-3-4-0-7/98385)
**Author:** [@bartlomiej.lis](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/bartlomiej.lis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/pkp-pn-deposits-stuck-in-in-progress-state-for-several-days-ojs-3-4-0-7/98385 "2026-06-12T13:32:59Z")
Hello, I am the system administrator of the library at the Medical University of Lublin. I have enabled the PKP Preservation Network plugin for four journals. For the past few days (at least since 2026-05-26), all issu… --- ## [Payload-error on all recent deposits — PKP PLN Plugin](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/payload-error-on-all-recent-deposits-pkp-pln-plugin/98379)
**Author:** [@paolo\_pellegrino](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/paolo_pellegrino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/payload-error-on-all-recent-deposits-pkp-pln-plugin/98379 "2026-06-10T19:16:33Z")
What application are you using? OJS 3.3.0-17 Dear all, I am writing to ask for your help regarding the PKP Preservation Network (PLN) plugin configured on our OJS instance. The journal Teoria e Critica della Regolazi… --- ## ["The PKP PN is not currently accepting deposits" – Request to whitelist our journal](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/the-pkp-pn-is-not-currently-accepting-deposits-request-to-whitelist-our-journal/98350)
**Author:** [@jun](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/u/jun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/the-pkp-pn-is-not-currently-accepting-deposits-request-to-whitelist-our-journal/98350 "2026-06-10T18:01:53Z")
Hello PKP team and community, I am trying to set up the PKP PN plugin (pre-release v4.0.0-pre) on our OJS 3.5 installation. The plugin appears to be correctly installed and the scheduled task is running, but the network… [Next page](https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/tag/plugin/32.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=plugin)