How to Download an Updated Add-On Version in X-Plane
Keeping your X-Plane add-ons updated is key for the best flight experience. Whether you're using X-Crafts products or exploring other add-ons, this guide simplifies the update process, ensuring you always fly with the latest.
There are three ways in which you can download the new version, and we’ll cover them all:
1 Redownloading from the Store
This option guarantees a “factory reset”, so you can be sure that the add-on will work correctly.
INSTRUCTIONS:
(Optional) Make a backup copy of the previous aircraft folder, in case you want to use the previous version after an update.
Log into your account in the store.
Download the latest version
Click on “My Account”
In the “Products” section, locate the add-on you want to update
Click on “Download Item”. This will download the latest version.
Install the package as you did for the first time.
Activate the aircraft and fly!
What is the SkunkCrafts Updater?
The SkunkCrafts Updater is an application that provides a hassle-free solution for keeping your
There are two versions of this app, a New Standalone Client (Released in August 2023), and the original
In rare cases, the updater can cause a corruption of files, resulting in the add-ons not functioning properly, in which case redownloading from the store will restore the add-on to its factory settings.
2 SkunkCrafts Updater Standalone Client
This is the newest version of the updater, which runs outside of X-Plane as a standalone application
You can download the Standalone Client here
All future updates will be developed for this version only
It is also faster, so it is recommended to use this version
Compatible with X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12, available on all Operating Systems.
HOW TO INSTALL THE STANDALONE VERSION
UPDATING YOUR PRODUCT USING THE STANDALONE UPDATER
CONFIGURE AUTOMATIC UPDATES ON STARTUP
ERRORS WHILE DOWNLOADING FILES, CHECK LOG
3 SkunkCrafts Updater In-Game Plugin
This is the original version of the SkunkCrafts Updater, which runs as a plugin inside of X-Plane
Get the latest version of the SkunkCrafts Updater here. You need to have at least v2.5
Compatible with X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12, available on all Operating Systems.