WordPress shows that a new version of HomeRunner is available, but the notice says "Automatic update is unavailable for this plugin."
Why this happens. Your site can see that a new version exists but is not authorized to download the update package. This almost always means the HomeRunner license key is missing or not registered on your site.
How to fix it.
- In WordPress admin, open the HomeRunner settings and find the License screen.
- Enter or re-save your license key. If you do not have your key, contact HomeRunner support and they can provide it.
- Once the license is active, the update notice offers a normal one-click update on the Plugins screen. It can take a little while for WordPress to re-check.
Manual update as a workaround. As a one-time workaround while the license is being sorted out, you can also update the plugin manually. Download the official homerunner.v<version>.zip, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, and choose Replace current with uploaded when prompted. Your settings are stored in the database and are preserved.