What are WordPress plugins?
WordPress plugins are used to add new feathers to that particular WordPress website. A plugin is a small software application that indicates the features and functions of a WordPress website. Plugins play a vital role in websites using WordPress. Plugins are programs that allow programmers to make changes to a host program while the user is still using it. This allows the programmer to keep the user within the program’s environment, making it easier to track what is happening.
To install or setup a plugin in WordPress
By using two methods, we can easily install a plugin. They are-
- Search from the WordPress dashboard
- Uploading the plugin zip file
Search from the WordPress dashboard
This method is to install the plugin using the search from the WordPress dashboard. So to install the plugin using “Search,” first we have to go to our WordPress dashboard, and then go to “Plugins” and go to “Add new.”
Now in the search options, search for the plugin name we want or want to use on our WordPress website.
Let’s say we want to add a Popup to our website. So search in the Search menu for Claccis Editor, and we will get different types of “Claccis Editor” plugins we can add to our website. Then We have to choose which plugin we want to use on our website. Then click the “Install Now” button.
After installing that plugin into our website. But right now, it is not active yet. Now we need to click the “Activate” button. After that, that particular plugin works properly on our website.
Now the plugin will be enabled on our website.
So, We can see that we have installed a plugin on our website.
Uploading the plugin zip file. Setup and install WordPress Plugin
Now sometimes, we might receive a plugin in zip format. If anyone buys a premium plugin or downloads it from another source, we can likely get it as a zip file. Now install that plugin on our WordPress site.
Firstly, we need to upload that file to WordPress. So, to upload that plugin, we must go to our WordPress dashboard first. Then click “Plugins” and go to “Add new.” Now instead of using the search box, click “Upload Plugin.”
Then select the zip file and upload it here.
And then click the “Install Now” button. Then all plugins under that file are installed successfully. Then we have to click the “ Activate Plugin” button to activate all plugins.
How do we use that plugin?
Once we install a plugin, there are a few common places where we can access or control its settings. Click “Settings,” and then we can access the plugin’s features.
After that, we can edit our files easily by using that plugin.
If we cannot figure out how to access the plugin, click “View Details.” Then we can easily find out about the plugin and how we can use it. All details show the plugin we installed and activated on our website.
By using that, we can easily set up and install WordPress on our website easily and smoothly.