Hello Sam

Thank you for your purchase, and sorry for the inconvenience.

We've had an issue with v.2.7.2, and no auto-updates were possible in that version. Unfortunately, you will need to update the plugin manually.

There are two ways:

1. Download wpdatatables.zip from this link

Please go to wpDataTables settings, and check if you have this option enabled:

If you do have this enabled, then you can deactivate/delete the current version from your Plugins page, and simply Add New/Upload the previously downloaded wpdatatables.zip file to install the latest version.

On the other hand, if you don't want to use this method, you need to:

1. Use FTP to open /your_wordpress_folder/wp-content/plugins

2. Delete existing wpDataTables folder.

3. Upload previously downloaded wpDataTables folder through FTP to plugins folder (unzip it)

4. Go to WP-admin panel, open Plugins section.

5. Deactivate wpDataTables, and then activate it again.

When you do install version 2.8.1, please make sure to activate your license, so you can receive auto-updates.

Since you bought the plugin through Envato marketplace, you don't actually need the purchase code to activate the license. The "Purchase Code" field is reserved for purchases made through our website, and needs to stay blank when you're activating with Envato.

So, all you need to do is click on "ACTIVATE WITH ENVATO", and the plugin will take you to the Envato log-in page, where (upon logging-in) the license will be activated.

You're welcome, Sam

If you have any further questions or issues, please feel free to open a new ticket, and we'll gladly help.

Best regards.