Bagnon WoW Classic Not Working
If you’ve logged into World of Warcraft Classic and discovered that Bagnon isn’t working, you’re not alone. Bagnon is one of the most popular bag replacement add-ons, and when it breaks, it’s a huge inconvenience for players who depend on its organization features.
This guide covers everything you need to know to get Bagnon working again—whether you’re playing Classic Era, Season of Discovery, or Wrath of the Lich King Classic.
Common Issues for Bagnon not Working in WoW Classic
One of the most common reasons Bagnon isn’t working in WoW Classic is that the wrong version of the add-on has been installed. Bagnon has separate builds for different versions of the game, such as Retail (Dragonflight), Classic Era, Season of Discovery, and Wrath of the Lich King Classic.
If you mistakenly install the Retail version on a Classic client, the add-on won’t load or function correctly. To fix this, players need to ensure they download the version specifically labeled for their WoW Classic build—this can be done manually through trusted sites like CurseForge or automatically via add-on managers like WowUp or the CurseForge app.
Other potential causes include not enabling the “Load out of date AddOns” option, conflicts with other add-ons, or corrupted saved settings. Verifying the correct version and doing a clean install usually resolves the issue.
How to Fix the Issue?
Step 1: Check for Version Compatibility
- One of the most common reasons Bagnon doesn’t work is because the wrong version is installed. Bagnon has multiple versions tailored to different versions of WoW:
- Retail – Dragonflight or Shadowlands
- Classic Era – Vanilla servers
- Season of Discovery (SoD) – Built on Classic Era
- Wrath of the Lich King Classic (WotLK Classic)
What You Should Do:
- Visit CurseForge
- Ensure you’re downloading the version labeled Classic or WotLK Classic
- Avoid using Retail versions for Classic—they are not backward-compatible
Step 2: Update or Reinstall Bagnon
- Sometimes, simply reinstalling or updating the add-on can fix a range of problems.
How to Reinstall Bagnon Manually:
- Close World of Warcraft completely
- Navigate to your WoW installation folder:
- Example: World of Warcraft/_classic_/Interface/AddOns/
- Delete any existing Bagnon folders
- Download the correct version of Bagnon for your WoW Classic version
- Extract it into the AddOns folder
- Relaunch the game
Step 3: Enable 'Load Outdated Addons'
- If Bagnon hasn’t been updated for a recent Classic patch, it may be marked as “out of date” by the game.
Fix:
- On the character select screen, click AddOns
- Check the box for "Load out-of-date AddOns."
- Make sure Bagnon is ticked/enabled
- Click Okay, then enter the game
Step 4: Clear Cache and Saved Settings
A corrupted cache or saved variables can prevent add-ons from loading properly.
Here's how to reset them:
- Exit WoW
- Go to your WoW Classic folder and delete the following:
- Cache/
- WTF/Account/YourAccountName/SavedVariables/Bagnon.lua
- Restart WoW and see if the issue is resolved
Note: Deleting the WTF folder resets your settings, so back up anything you want to keep.
Step 5: Disable Conflicting Addons
- Sometimes, another addon could conflict with Bagnon’s functions.
Test by:
- Disabling all other add-ons except Bagnon
- Reloading the UI with /reload
- If it works, enable other add-ons one by one to identify the conflict
Step 7: Use an Addon Manager for Hassle-Free Updates
To avoid problems like this in the future, consider using an addon manager:
- CurseForge App
- WowUp
- Overwolf
These tools automatically update add-ons and ensure compatibility across different WoW versions.
Still Not Working? Ask the Community
If all else fails, check forums like:
- WoWInterface
- CurseForge Addon Comments
- Reddit's r/classicwow
You can also visit Bagnon’s GitHub page to check for open issues or developer updates.
Bagnon not working in WoW Classic is usually a simple fix—whether it’s updating the add-on, clearing saved data, or enabling outdated add-ons. By following the steps above, you can get back to looting, sorting, and organizing your gear in no time.
Happy adventuring, and may your bags always be neat!
