Enhancement Request: Warning Message for Plugins Requiring Database Upgrades

[Chardonneaur]

Description

When installing certain plugins in Matomo, a database upgrade may be required. This can sometimes lead to instability or downtime.

Proposed Enhancement

Introduce a warning notification for plugins that require a database upgrade. The warning should be a prominent red alert message informing users of the potential risks.

Example Message:
"Warning: Installing this plugin requires a database upgrade, which can potentially cause instability or downtime. Proceed only if you understand the risks and have backed up your data."

Benefits:

• Increases user awareness of potential risks.
• Encourages precautionary measures, such as data backups.
• Improves overall stability and user experience.

Thank you for considering this enhancement.

[jmcourtiade]

Thank you for bringing this up. I frequently get this issue, which triggers anger and fear of losing data, or not being able to move forward in the actual data analysis job.