{"id":1049,"date":"2019-11-14T08:41:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T08:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.myresellerhome.com\/?p=1049"},"modified":"2022-02-19T06:21:45","modified_gmt":"2022-02-19T06:21:45","slug":"how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-step-by-step-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myresellerhome.com\/blog\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-step-by-step-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a WordPress Plugin \u2013 Step by Step for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"When you\u2019re just getting into WordPress, one of the first questions you\u2019ll stumble upon is how to install a WordPress plugin? Today, we give you a beginner-friendly answer.<\/em>\r\n

First, let us know what a plugin is.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nPlugins are utilities that provide additional functionality to your application. <\/em>Plugins are a great way to extend your website\u2019s functionality, So knowing how to install them can greatly enhance your website\u2019s capabilities.\r\n\r\nThere are lots of plugins that you can choose from as there are many plugins from different developers.\r\n\r\nYou can choose whichever one you want.\r\n\r\nSo let’s get to installing the plugin.\r\n\r\nThere are multiple ways you can install a WordPress plugin. I will differentiate based on expertise.\r\n\r\nBefore we begin make sure you are the administrator of your website.\r\n

Step 1:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nLog in to your WordPress admin panel you can do so by visiting the following URL\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/your domain name\/wp-admin<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\nEnter the login credentials and you are in.\r\n

Step 2:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nOnce logged in you will see a window such as below.\r\n
\"https:\/\/blog.myresellerhome.com\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-step-by-step-for-beginners\/\"<\/figure>\r\nThis is a WordPress dashboard. You can manage everything about your site related to WordPress.\r\n\r\nYou can control your site’s appearance, functionality, and other function from here.\r\n\r\nOn the left-hand side, you will see a Navigation Panel as shown in the image below.\r\n
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Step 3:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nNow we need to install the plugin so navigate to the plugins option in the navigation panel.\r\n
\"https:\/\/blog.myresellerhome.com\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-step-by-step-for-beginners\/\"<\/figure>\r\nIn the dropdown, you will see three more options such as installed plugins, Add new, and editor.\r\n\r\n1.<\/strong> Installed plugins:<\/strong> This is where you can check which plugins you have installed for your website.\r\n\r\n2.<\/strong> Add New:<\/strong> The part we are currently studying about. This is where we can install new plugins for your website.\r\n\r\n3.<\/strong> Editor:<\/strong> It is an expert option that can be used for custom plugins.\r\n

Step 4:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAs we want to install a new plugin we will click on the Add New option.\r\n
\"\"<\/figure>\r\nAs you click on add new you will see a number of that are available for you to install.\r\n\r\nYou can scroll down the list and choose a plugin that you require or if you are searching for a specific one you can just search for it in the search bar provided.\r\n\r\nOnce you have found the plugin you want simply click on the install now button and the plugin will be installed.\r\n
\"\"<\/figure>\r\nWhen WordPress finishes doing its magic, you\u2019ll only need to activate the plugin.\r\n\r\nAfter doing so, the plugin is online and you can start using it.\r\n\r\nPlease note that the installation process for some plugins is a bit different for different scripts.\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s it for how to install a WordPress plugin. I hope this has been helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to submit them in the comments below.\r\nAlso, do kindly check out our WordPress Hosting plans starting from $1 per month. We provide all the industry-leading essentials one might need in order to start their WordPress journey.<\/a>\r\nTalk\/chat to our 24*7*365 Customer Support regarding any query about hosting.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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