{"id":64935,"date":"2020-12-14T13:54:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T18:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/?page_id=64935"},"modified":"2023-11-21T13:05:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T18:05:01","slug":"plugins","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress Plugins \u2013 How to Use Plugins in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WordPressPlugins-1024x538.png\" alt=\"how to use plugins in wordpress\" class=\"wp-image-64936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WordPressPlugins-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WordPressPlugins-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WordPressPlugins-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WordPressPlugins.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/what-is-wordpress\/\">WordPress<\/a> is the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/wordpress-news\/wordpress-helped-small-businesses-covid-19\/\">most popular website platform<\/a> largely due to its expandability and ease-of-use. No matter your skill level, you can <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/what-kind-of-website-can-i-build-with-wordpress\/\">quickly launch a website<\/a> with rich functionality using the addition of WordPress plugins.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/what-are-plugins-and-widgets\/\">what are WordPress plugins<\/a> and how do you use plugins in WordPress?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The open-source nature of WordPress allows for the complete customization and scalability of your website. However, not all users can or<em> want<\/em> to add custom code to their WordPress site. With plugins you can easily customize your website, adding complex functionality and interactive elements, without the fuss of code.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are WordPress Plugins?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WordPress Plugins<\/strong> are third-party pieces of software you are able to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/install-wordpress-plugins\/\"> search for and install via your WordPress dashboard<\/a>. Plugins are developed to improve performance or add additional functionality to your website that is not included in the standard installation of WordPress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can install security, caching and SEO plugins to help protect, speed up, and optimize your site for your users. You can install form plugins to capture end-user information or a gallery plugin to create a better layout for your images.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we\u2019ll outline essential plugins to help optimize your website management and end user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started with WordPress Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Learn how to install a plugin, as well as the best plugins for any WordPress beginner:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/what-are-plugins-and-widgets\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are Plugins and Widgets?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/install-wordpress-plugins\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Install WordPress Plugins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/finding-and-installing-widgets-in-wordpress\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding and Installing Widgets in WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/update-wordpress-plugin\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Update WordPress Plugins<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential WordPress Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>There are thousands of WordPress plugins available, but only a few are essential for the successful upkeep of your website. Here are some of our recommendations:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/wordpress-backups\/\">WordPress Backup Plugins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/wordpress-guide-to-social-media\/\">WordPress Guide to Social Media Integration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/top-free-wordpress-form-plugins\/\">Top Free WordPress Form Plugins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/duplicate-pages-posts-in-wordpress\/\">Duplicate Pages and Posts in WordPress\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/recommended-security-plugins\/\">Recommended WordPress Security Plugins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/best-wordpress-donation-plugins\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Donation Plugins for WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress Plugins for Advanced Tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>WordPress plugins are also great for adding complex functionality to your website. With plugins you can add an online store, one-click login, and more:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/woocommerce\/\">Create an Online Store with WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Create a Forum in WordPress  (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/bbpress\/\">Create a Forum in WordPress <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/using-video-conferencing-with-zoom-wordpress-plugin\/\">Using Video Conferencing with Zoom \u2013 WordPress Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/p3-plugin-performance-profiler\/\">How to Identify Intensive Plugins in WordPress with P3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/wordpress-nginx-helper-plugin\/\">NGINX Helper Plugin For WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/using-the-limit-login-attempts-wordpress-plugin\/\">Using the \u201cLimit Login Attempts\u201d WordPress Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest WordPress Plugins Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/spectra\/\">Build Incredible Pages in the Block Editor With Spectra<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/woo-cart-abandonment-recovery\/\">Recover Lost Revenue With Woo Cart Abandonment Recovery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/elementor-header-footer\/\">Customize Your Website With the Elementor Header and Footer Builder<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/remoji-plugin-wordpress\/\">Maximize User Interaction in WordPress with Remoji: A Step-by-Step Tutorial<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/miniorange-2-factor-authentication-plugin-for-wordpress\/\">miniOrange&#8217;s Google Authenticator &#8211; 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