If you've ever uploaded a theme or plugin to WordPress and encountered the "The link you follow has expired" error, this article is for you. In this article, we'll dive into the causes of this error and how to fix it to make sure you can upload your files without being bothered by this issue. Why does the "The link you follow has expired" error occur? This error usually occurs when you are trying to upload a file, such as installing a WordPress theme or plugin, or uploading a media file. This error occurs when you are trying to upload a file, such as installing a WordPress theme or plugin, or uploading a media file.