How to Install Zip Extension in Cpanel

If you have a WordPress website using the popular page builder plugin WPBakery also known as Visual Composer, you probably have come across with the following error: It seems that…

If you have a WordPress website using the popular page builder plugin WPBakery also known as Visual Composer, you probably have come across with the following error:

Now if you go to Visual Composer > Settings > System status and scroll down to Extensions, you may see the following error:

visual composer zip extension

What is a PHP extension

PHP modules/extensions are libraries that enable specific functions or tasks to be used in your PHP code.
In order to fix this, you need to enable the PHP Zip Extension on your server.

How to enable PHP Zip Extension in Cpanel

1. Log in to your Cpanel
2. Go to the Software section and click on Select PHP Version
3. Make sure zip is checked and click save
4. Refresh your Visual Composer/WordPress Dashboard Status Page.

You should now see the error disappear.

how to enable zip extension in cpanel

There you have it, the easiest way to enable the Zip Extension in Cpanel.