Version Mismatch in Admin Dashboard and Missing Plugins after Upgrading OJS to 3.5.0.3

shahin
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:37:30 +0000
Software Support

Describe the issue or problem
I recently upgraded my OJS installation from version 3.4.0.8 to 3.5.0.3. While the upgrade seemed successful in some areas, I am facing two major issues:

1. Version Mismatch in Dashboard: Even though the journal dashboard shows the new interface and updated features, the Administration page still displays a notification saying: “You are currently using OJS 3.4.0.8. The most recent version is OJS 3.5.0.3.” It seems like the system hasn’t fully recognized the update in the database or the admin panel.

2. Plugin Issues (Missing and Not Installing): I am also having trouble with plugins. Specifically:

After upgrading a plugin from the Plugin Gallery, it does not appear in the Installed Plugins list.

Many plugins that I used in my previous version (3.4.0.8) have disappeared from the installed list entirely.

The Status column in the Plugin Gallery shows “Up to date” or “Can be upgraded,” but the plugins remain inaccessible in the management tab.

I have attached screenshots of my Administration page and Plugin settings for better understanding.

Steps I took leading up to the issue
For example:

1. See error

What application are you using?
For example, OJS 3.5.0.3

Additional information
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