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title: "Learn How to Install the Gutenberg Plugin"
description: "Before becoming a part of the WordPress core, Gutenberg was solely a plugin. Currently, users can still install the Gutenberg plugin, which adds additional functionality to the editor that has not to..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/wordpress/gutenberg/install-gutenberg-plugin/
date: 2018-11-14
modified: 2021-08-16
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["Gutenberg"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Learn How to Install the Gutenberg Plugin

Before becoming a part of the WordPress core, **Gutenberg** was solely a plugin. Currently, users can still install the Gutenberg plugin, which adds additional functionality to the editor that has not to be included in the WordPress core yet.

Continue reading to learn how to install the Gutenberg plugin.

## How to Install the Gutenberg Plugin

1. If you’re not already in the WordPress administrator, then [log in the dashboard](/support/edu/wordpress/logging-into-wordpress-dashboard/).
2. Once you’re logged in scroll down the menu on the lefthand side and select **Plugins**.
3. [![Install Gutenberg through plugins step 1](/support/images/stories/gutenberg/gutenberg-plugins-install-1.png)](/support/images/stories/gutenberg/gutenberg-plugins-install-1.png)   In the **Plugins** page, click on **Add New**.  
4. [![Install Gutenberg through plugins step 2](/support/images/stories/gutenberg/gutenberg-plugins-install-2.png)](/support/images/stories/gutenberg/gutenberg-plugins-install-2.png)   In the field labeled *Search plugins…* type in **Gutenberg** and hit enter.  
5. [![Install Gutenberg through plugins step 3](/support/images/stories/gutenberg/gutenberg-plugins-install-3.png)](/support/images/stories/gutenberg/gutenberg-plugins-install-3.png)   You will then see the **Gutenberg** plugin shown in the list with a button labeled **Install Now**. Click on this button.  
6. [![Install Gutenberg through plugins step 4](/support/images/stories/gutenberg/gutenberg-plugins-install-4.png)](/support/images/stories/gutenberg/gutenberg-plugins-install-4.png)   It will show that it’s installing (as long as you have an internet connection), and then the button label will change to **Activate** when it’s complete. Click on **Activate** in order to complete the installation and turn on the Gutenberg plugin.  

When it’s activated, the screen will go back to the **Plugins** page and show you the Gutenberg plugin in the list. That completes our tutorial on how to install the **Gutenberg** plugin in WordPress.

Learn more about the new WordPress editor, Gutenberg, and the capabilities of the separate Gutenberg plugin with our helpful [Gutenberg tutorials](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/wordpress/gutenberg/).