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How to Install a Plugin

Learning to install a plugin on your WordPress site can dramatically improve its functionality and user experience. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process of adding plugins to your site. This will guide you on how to find, install, and activate plugins directly from your WordPress dashboard to ensure that your site meets your needs and preferences. Do you need hosting for a new or existing WordPress site? Sign up at Bluehost front-of-site. First of all, what is aplugin? - A plugin is additional software that adds functions to your WordPress website. These plugins can enhance the functionality and utility of the site or add all-new features completely without demanding any code knowledge from you. Here is a short video on how to install a plugin in WordPress:

Install Plugin​

Below are the steps that will guide you in installing and selecting a WordPress plugin for your site.

  1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.

  2. In the left-hand menu, click Websites.

  3. Click the WORDPRESS ADMIN button located next to the website you want to manage. Bluehost Account Manager - Website WordPress Admin button

  4. Go to the Plugins section and select Add Plugin. bh-wp-admin-plugins-add-plugin

  5. You can search for a plugin by name, category, or function. Type the plugin's name in the keyword field. bh-wp-admin-plugins-add-plugin-filter-and-search-woocommerce

  6. Select Install Now next to the plugin you need to download. bh-wp-admin-plugins-add-plugin-woocommerce-install-now-button

  7. Click the Activate button to enable the plugin. bh-wp-admin-plugins-add-plugin-woocommerce-activate-button

Your Plugin is now activated. You can now go to the Plugins menu anytime to view settings, deactivate, or upgrade the plugins. bh-wp-admin-installed-plugins-sample-woocommerce-installed-plugin

Summary​

Installing plugins to your WordPress site is as simple and yet as powerful as making all the customizations possible with a site. It boosts SEO, improves security, or gives your WordPress site a couple of new functionalities; enough plugins would make a difference.