fatal error

Yes, and I’m sorry this happened. I did issue a patch to the same version that avoids this problem.

There is a trick you can use to get the plugin to load the update again: Don’t try to activate the plugin yet. You need to edit one of the files in the plugin (you can use WordPress’ built-in editor to do this) the file is participants-database/participants-database.php

At the top of that file is a line:

* Version: 1.8

Change that to any smaller version like 1.7

Now, when you reload the admin plugins page, it will say there is an update available. Update the plugin and then activate it.

Let me know if you run into trouble again.

Thanks so much for the speedy reply, @xnau! I followed your instructions exactly, however, the same problem is persisting. Other ideas?

I see, this is because the php version you are using is less than 5.4

I would suggest you ask your web host about changing your php version to 5.4 or later.

Ah, thanks for the info! I’ll work on updating my php version. Thanks so much!

Everything’s working well now. Thank you SO much for the help, @xnau!