This guideline will only apply to those who are using wordpress.org. For the people using , it is impossible to install plugins due to some of its limitations. It is essential to create a self-hosted wordpress.org website to be able to use plugins. There are many methods through which one can install a wp plugin. For instance, you can install a WordPress plugin by searching for it in the search console, through uploading it or installing the wp plugin using FTP.

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1. Install a wp plugin using WordPress Plugin Search

One of the most straightforward methods of installing a wp plugin is through searching for it in the search console. With this option, you can gain access to many plugins which are present in the WordPress plugin directory. You can key in any search query and find a plugin which suits your need. When you install it, WordPress downloads it and sets it up for you. When the process is successful, you receive a confirmation message of activating the plugin. You can also return to the plugin installer.

For a plugin to work, you must remember to activate it. It is also essential to note that all plugins have different settings. This means that there are different ways to which they require to be configured. These methods will not be covered in this guideline. One of the cons of this approach is that you can only be able to install the free plugins. In some unique situations, you may need to install a plugin not available in this directory.
2. Install a wp plugin using the WordPress Admin Plugin Upload

In some cases, you may need to install paid plugins to your wp website. In this case, the search console cannot help you. WordPress has an upload service in the admin area which can allow you to install a plugin on its console. You need to download the plugin from an international source. After that, you need to login to your wp-admin tab, go to plugins and add a new page.

From this point, you can click the upload plugin button. Upload this file from your PC directory. WordPress will upload and install this plugin for you. Just like the above method, after a successful installation, you can activate the plugin or return to plugins page. All the settings are custom to the design of the plugin.
3. Manually Install a WordPress Plugin using FTP

In some particular occasions, your wp hosting provider may have some file restrictions which can limit your flexibility of installing a plugin from the admin area. In this case, installing the wp plugin through FTP is the best option. Even beginners can easily control the FTP manager. First of all, you should download and extract the zip file of your plugin on your computer. From this point, you may need to upload the plugin to your wp hosting server using an FTP client. Your wp hosting provider can provide an FTP manager for your website. Once in the FTP manager, you can add it in the path /wp-content/plugins/ directory of your server.