{"id":8684,"date":"2023-03-13T23:24:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8684"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:24:47","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:47","slug":"unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock the Secret to Installing WordPress Plugins the Expert Way &#8211; Step-by-Step Instructions Inside!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-676d688342191\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-676d688342191\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside\/#Exploring_the_Mysteries_of_WordPress_Plugin_Installation\" title=\"Exploring the Mysteries of WordPress Plugin Installation\">Exploring the Mysteries of WordPress Plugin Installation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside\/#Plugins_%E2%80%93_The_Building_Blocks_of_WordPress_Websites\" title=\"Plugins \u2013 The Building Blocks of WordPress Websites\">Plugins \u2013 The Building Blocks of WordPress Websites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside\/#When_to_install_a_plugin_manually\" title=\"When to install a plugin manually?\">When to install a plugin manually?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside\/#Preparation_Steps\" title=\"Preparation Steps\">Preparation Steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside\/#Two_Proven_Methods_for_Installing_a_WordPress_Plugin_Manually\" title=\"Two Proven Methods for Installing a WordPress Plugin Manually\">Two Proven Methods for Installing a WordPress Plugin Manually<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside\/#Method_1_Using_the_WordPress_Dashboard\" title=\"Method 1: Using the WordPress Dashboard\">Method 1: Using the WordPress Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside\/#Method_2_Using_FTP_or_File_Manager\" title=\"Method 2: Using FTP or File Manager\">Method 2: Using FTP or File Manager<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-installing-wordpress-plugins-the-expert-way-step-by-step-instructions-inside\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_the_Mysteries_of_WordPress_Plugin_Installation\"><\/span>Exploring the Mysteries of WordPress Plugin Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress, that ubiquitous content management system that millions of users rely upon, is well-known for its dizzying array of features and functionalities that make web development and content management a piece of cake. One of the reasons for this widespread popularity lies in WordPress&#8217;s vast library of plugins, which is so extensive that there is probably one for every conceivable website function or feature. Whether you need social media sharing buttons, beautiful contact forms, cutting-edge SEO optimization tools or sophisticated e-commerce solutions, WordPress has got you covered.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plugins_%E2%80%93_The_Building_Blocks_of_WordPress_Websites\"><\/span>Plugins \u2013 The Building Blocks of WordPress Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These incredibly handy chunks of small software, known as plugins, are the building blocks for virtually any WordPress site. They add extra features and functionality to your site, and while installation of these plugins is usually a breeze, sometimes it can be a headache causing users to scratch their heads in bewilderment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_install_a_plugin_manually\"><\/span>When to install a plugin manually?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many factors may necessitate manual installation of plugins. Here are the most common reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The plugin is unavailable in WordPress&#8217;s plugin repository<\/li>\n<li>You require a custom plugin<\/li>\n<li>You want to test a plugin before installing it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_Steps\"><\/span>Preparation Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you start the manual installation process, certain preparatory steps must be completed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the plugin<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your WordPress site supports the plugin<\/li>\n<li>Create backup copies of your website, including the database<\/li>\n<li>Disable any caching or optimization plugins temporarily.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_Proven_Methods_for_Installing_a_WordPress_Plugin_Manually\"><\/span>Two Proven Methods for Installing a WordPress Plugin Manually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the preparatory steps completed, it&#8217;s time to explore the methodologies for manual installation of a plugin:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_the_WordPress_Dashboard\"><\/span>Method 1: Using the WordPress Dashboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your WordPress dashboard and click on plugins<\/li>\n<li>Click on the &#8216;Add New&#8217; button to add a new plugin<\/li>\n<li>Click the &#8216;Upload Plugin&#8217; button<\/li>\n<li>Select the plugin (zip) file you previously downloaded and click &#8216;Install Now.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>After installation, click on the &#8216;Activate Plugin&#8217; button and configure the plugin according to your preference<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Using_FTP_or_File_Manager\"><\/span>Method 2: Using FTP or File Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect to your website using FTP or File Manager<\/li>\n<li>Go to the &#8216;wp-content\/plugins&#8217; folder<\/li>\n<li>Upload the folder containing the plugin files to the &#8220;plugins&#8221; folder<\/li>\n<li>Extract the plugin folder from the zip file after the upload is complete<\/li>\n<li>Go to the WordPress Dashboard, select &#8216;Plugins,&#8217; find the plugin you just uploaded and click the &#8216;Activate&#8217; button.<\/li>\n<li>Configure the plugin per your preference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Installing WordPress plugins manually can seem daunting, but it&#8217;s a relatively straightforward process that anyone can learn. Just follow the preparatory steps thoroughly, and use the recommended methods described above. Remember that these plugins remain a crucial element of the WordPress ecosystem, allowing for testing and experimentation with custom-built, rare and specialized plugins and ultimately, contribute significantly to website development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the Mysteries of WordPress Plugin Installation WordPress, that ubiquitous content management system that millions of users rely upon, is well-known for its dizzying array&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8684"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8684\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}