How to Install WordPress Plugins ?

Steps to Install WordPress Plugins

1. After logging into the WordPress Dashboard, click Plugins.
2. Click on the Add New button at the top of the page.
3. Find the plugin that you are looking for from the available options. Searching by Keyword is a common practice when looking for a specific plugin.
4. Click Install Now on the plugin that you want, and then click Activate.
5. Alternatively, if the plugin you want to install is in a Zip file on your computer, simply click Upload Plugin from the Add Plugins page.
6. Then click Choose File, locate it on your computer, double-click the Zip file, and then click Install Now. Then click the Activate Plugin link.

Installing Plugins Using FTP

1. Another more complicated approach is to upload the file via FTP. First, I will insert a video to help you get acquainted with connecting to your WordPress web site via FTP.
2. Next, unzip the plugin files to your computer.
3. Now, upload the plugin files to the wp-content / plugins folder on your server.
4. Now, back in your WordPress Dashboard, click Plugins.
5. Click Activate on the recently uploaded plugin.

Deleting a WordPress Plugin