The PPT is about how to install a plugin on your WordPress platform. We have explained how Plugins can be installed in self-hosted WordPress.org website using three effective methods.

1. - By : WordPrax Ltd.

2. To begin with the installation of WordPress Plugins,
you need to have WordPress.org.
Often users complaints saying that they can’t find
the plugins menu in the WordPress dashboard. It is
because you're using WordPress.com.
Plugins can only be installed in self-hosted
WordPress.org website.

3. Why do you need to Install aWhy do you need to Install a
PluginPlugin
WordPress has become the number one choiceWordPress has become the number one choice
of startups as well as industry biggies with theof startups as well as industry biggies with the
massive community of coders adding bells to it.massive community of coders adding bells to it.
WordPress plugins adds and extends theWordPress plugins adds and extends the
functionality of your WordPress websites and e-functionality of your WordPress websites and e-
stores.stores.

4. How To Install WordPress PluginHow To Install WordPress Plugin
We have covered three methods for installing aWe have covered three methods for installing a
WordPress Plugin:WordPress Plugin:
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Installing a WordPress plugin using searchInstalling a WordPress plugin using search
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Uploading a WordPress plugin, andUploading a WordPress plugin, and
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Manually installing a WordPress plugin usingManually installing a WordPress plugin using
FTP.FTP.

5. Install a Plugin using WordPressInstall a Plugin using WordPress
Plugin SearchPlugin Search
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It is the easiest way of Installing a WordPress plugin.It is the easiest way of Installing a WordPress plugin.
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To Begin with, go to the WordPress Admin and click onTo Begin with, go to the WordPress Admin and click on
Plugins > Add New.Plugins > Add New.
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In a screen, search for the plugin by typing the pluginIn a screen, search for the plugin by typing the plugin
name or the functionality.name or the functionality.
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From the bunch of lists, pick the plugin that is best forFrom the bunch of lists, pick the plugin that is best for
you.you.

6. For Instance, Here were are searching for FloatingFor Instance, Here were are searching for Floating
Social BarSocial Bar

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Now WordPress will start downloading the plugin.Now WordPress will start downloading the plugin.
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You will now see the success message with aYou will now see the success message with a
link to activate the plugin or return to pluginlink to activate the plugin or return to plugin
installer.installer.
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You need to click on the activate plugin link toYou need to click on the activate plugin link to
activate the plugin on your WordPress site.activate the plugin on your WordPress site.
That’s all!That’s all!

8. Uploading a WordPress pluginUploading a WordPress plugin
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It is recommended to use this method if yourIt is recommended to use this method if your
Plugins are not listed in the WordPress pluginPlugins are not listed in the WordPress plugin
directory.directory.
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Firstly, download the plugin from the sourceFirstly, download the plugin from the source
(which will be a zip file)(which will be a zip file)
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Next, you need to go to WordPress admin areaNext, you need to go to WordPress admin area
and visit Plugins » Add New page.and visit Plugins » Add New page.

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After that, click on the Upload Plugin button on topAfter that, click on the Upload Plugin button on top
of the page.of the page.
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Now click on the choose file button and select theNow click on the choose file button and select the
plugin file you downloaded earlier.plugin file you downloaded earlier.
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Now proceed after clicking on the install nowNow proceed after clicking on the install now
button.button.
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After installation click on the Activate Plugin link toAfter installation click on the Activate Plugin link to
start using the plugin.start using the plugin.
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To meet your needs, configure the settings.To meet your needs, configure the settings.

12. Manually Installing a WordPressManually Installing a WordPress
plugin using FTPplugin using FTP
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WordPress hosting provider restricts the files that can limitWordPress hosting provider restricts the files that can limit
your ability to install a plugin from your WP admin area.your ability to install a plugin from your WP admin area.
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Therefore, we recommendTherefore, we recommend WordPress Plugin developmentWordPress Plugin development
manually using FTP.manually using FTP.
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To begin with, you need to download the plugin’s sourceTo begin with, you need to download the plugin’s source
file which will be in a zip filefile which will be in a zip file
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After extracting the plugin zip file, create a new folder withAfter extracting the plugin zip file, create a new folder with
the same name.the same name.

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Now access your host through the FTP manager.Now access your host through the FTP manager.
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Connect FTP client to your website using the loginConnect FTP client to your website using the login
credentials provided by your web host.credentials provided by your web host.
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Now upload the folder you extracted from the zip file toNow upload the folder you extracted from the zip file to
the /wp-content/plugins/ folder on your web server.the /wp-content/plugins/ folder on your web server.
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Visit the WordPress admin area and click on the PluginsVisit the WordPress admin area and click on the Plugins
link in the admin menu.link in the admin menu.

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Plugins will be successfully installed on thePlugins will be successfully installed on the
plugins page.plugins page.
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Now click on the Activate link below the plugin.Now click on the Activate link below the plugin.
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Configure the plugin settings.Configure the plugin settings.

16. Thank You!!Thank You!!
We hope this helped you learn how to installWe hope this helped you learn how to install
WordPress plugins. All the three methods areWordPress plugins. All the three methods are
simple to understand and implement too.simple to understand and implement too.
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