Unable to unhide a link in the Application Navigator

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Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.

*Except Fisheye and Crucible

Problem

In Confluence 5.4.x, if you hide one of the links in the application navigator (Confluence Admin > Application Navigator), it is not possible to unhide it as the part of the row where the Update button should be is blank.

Cause

This is caused by an undocumented bug.

Resolution

This problem is resolved in Confluence 5.5. Upgrade to that version or later to be able to unhide links in the application navigator.

Updated on April 8, 2025

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