How Install a Plugin Using WordPress Plugin Search?
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- After installing WordPress, the first thing every beginner needs to learn is how to install a WordPress plugin. Mastering this skill is key to unlocking the full potential of your website.
- The first thing you need to do is visit the Plugins » Add New Plugin page inside your WordPress admin area.
- Now, you can find the plugin you want to install by typing the name of the plugin or the functionality you need.
- When the loading is complete, you will see a bunch of listings like the example below:
- WordPress will now download and install the plugin for you. Once installation is done, you’ll notice that the ‘Install Now’ button changes to the ‘Activate’ button.
Now, note that a WordPress plugin won’t work until you activate it. So go ahead and click the ‘Activate’ button to start using the plugin on your WordPress website.
That’s all! You have successfully installed your first WordPress plugin.
