Before you explain how to install a WordPress Plugin, let's first define what a plugin is. For those who are new to WordPress, know that a plugin is a application or a Programs which has a very specific function.

There are plugins for all kinds of tasks; those who install share buttons (Facebook, Twitter, ...), those that allow secure your blog, those that optimize your articles and others to block unwanted comments.

In short, there are a multitude of plugins that you can install on your blog. Moreover, this is one of the reasons that pushes me to recommend the WordPress platform over another!

Now that you know what a plugin is, let's see how to install it on your blog.

But before we start, if you have never installed WordPress, find out How to install a WordPress blog in 7 steps et How to search, install and activate a WordPress theme on your blog 

For installation there are two methods:

This is the last method we will use.

Log in to the admin area of ​​your blog and click on the section  Add-ons »Add which is in the left bar of your dashboard:How to install wordpress plugin

On the page that appears, go to the search bar extensions and enter the name or keyword of the plugin you want to install

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In the results displayed, select the plugin in question and click on the button Installer.  Here we selected the plugin Classic Editor.

When this WordPress Plugin is installed the button Installer becomes Enable

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Click on the button Enable to make the plugin Active. A few minutes later, you will be redirected to the extensions page and you will see that the plugin Classic Editor selected will have a blue-sky background that indicates that it is activated and ready for use.

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It could be that the plugin may require a configuration, click on the link Settings and apply your changes.

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You may then need to uninstall this plugin because you are not satisfied with it. Discover How to properly uninstall a WordPress plugin

Before concluding, I also recommend that you consult our 10 WordPress plugins that will make you a better Blogger

Another thing, you must know that it is inadvisable to install too many plugins on his blog, Why? Discover How many plugins to install on WordPress  

Discover also some premium WordPress plugins  

You can use other WordPress plugins to give a modern appearance and to optimize the handling or operation of your blog or website.

Here are some premium WordPress plugins that we recommend. 

1. EventOn

The WordPress EventOn plugin is the best-selling calendar plugin on CodeCanyon, with over 7000 sales. It has a ton of useful features like featured images for events, shortcodes, unlimited creation of event calendars, customizable metadata fields, and event features.

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Its main extensions are among others: the possibility of selling tickets, import / export of events in CSV format, free integration with Google Map, sorting and filtering on the event list, the fully responsive layout, the multilingual support, and easy customization of the calendar

Some features are already available for free in other plugins, but the value is an effective compromise.

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2. Social Share & Locker Pro

The Social Share & Locker Pro extension has been designed to help your website be more visible on social networks. With just a few clicks, you will be able to either set the position of your social icons or lock your content by requiring a sharing on one of the social networks proposed by you.

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You have 10 predefined themes and this should cover the most common wishes. All her themes are Retina and work wonders. 

In addition, with Social Share & Locker Pro, you will be able to view the full name of Social Media or just the icon. It will depend on your design, the available space, or your wishes.

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3. Calendarize It!

With the WordPress Calendarize It plugin! customizing the calendar design is particularly easy with the free Visual Editor. The plugin includes advanced filtering, based on many taxonomies like time, organizer, and location. You can list the events according to days, months or years and view upcoming events via the widgets.

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The plugin also supports user role management, custom post types, multiple shortcodes and custom fields for events. There are also a couple of paid modules at $ 15 each, which includes payment options, advertising options, event and reservation notices, reviews and much more.

Its features include: Importing events in CSV format, displaying events by year, countdown events, taking care of several payment options, support for advertising options, sharing on social networks, booking form intuitive, etc….

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Conclusion

So ! That's all for this little tutorial that will help you install plugins on your WordPress blog. Feel free to share it with your friends on your favorite networks.

However, you will also be able to consult our resources, if you need more elements to carry out your projects of creation of Internet sites, by consulting our guide on the WordPress blog creation.

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