Finding WordPress Themes and Plugins that suit your needs, whether you are a business, solo designer or a team of developers.

Plugins are easy to install. Just make sure you are running the latest version of WordPress. I recommend exploring WordPress.org for webmasters who are new to WordPress.

Some plugins are powerful enough to help you create an entire website. Others are lightweight and used to help you customize your site.

WordPress plugins include a variety of functions that can be added to your site.

These functions may include a simple tool that adds a social network button, a plugin to send your site traffic to a different domain, or a plugin to help track metrics data on your site. 

Like WordPress themes, there is a large library of free plugins and paid options. Free WordPress plugins will not always be the best option for your site, and we highly recommend that you make sure your plugin is up to date and secure.

Let’s get started with the basics.

Where to find theme and plugins

WordPress plugins and themes can be found in a few different places. The official WordPress plugins directory is home to over 64,000 plugins, and is the best place to start for new users.

You can also find plugins and premium themes on some of the most popular WordPress marketplaces such as Elegant Themes and ThemeForest as some of these popular selling themes also come with a ton of free and premium plugin options.

Visit the https://wordpress.org/plugins/

How to install new themes on your WordPress site.

Three options to install themes.

Option 1: Upload the theme to your site from the WordPress Theme Directory

The WordPress Theme Directory can be accessed in the backend administrator of your site, at the “add new” theme page, or at Wordpress.org theme directory.

You can search to find the theme you need by keyword or tags, or by browsing the theme listings, then, easily, upload, install and activate the plugin.

Visit the https://wordpress.org/themes/

Option 2: Upload the theme to your WordPress site

If you have a website, download the theme from the WP Plugin Directory or plugin website.

Now it’s time to upload the theme to your site from the upload option on your WordPress plugin page.

Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New and select “Upload Theme” in your WordPress dashboard, then upload your theme file here.

When this is finished, the theme will be installed and activated.

Option 3: Upload a WordPress theme with your hosting file manager

Download the theme to your computer from the WP Plugin Directory or chosen then website.

Next, upload the theme to your site from the upload option on your WordPress theme page to install and activate the plugin.

Options for installing plugins on your WordPress site.

Three options to install plugins.

Option 1: Upload the plugin to your site from the WordPress Plugins Directory.

The WordPress Plugins Directory can be accessed in the backend administrator of your site, at the “add plugin” page, or at Wordpress.org.

You can search to find the plugin you need by keyword or tags, or by browsing the plugin listing, then, easily, upload, install and activate the plugin.

Visit the https://wordpress.org/plugins/

Option 2: Upload it to your WordPress site.

Download the plugin to your computer from the WP Plugin Directory or chosen plugin website.

Next, upload the plugin to your site from the upload option on your WordPress plugin page to install and activate the plugin.

Option 3: Upload a plugin to your WordPress site using your hosting file manager.

Download the plugin to your computer from the WP Plugin Directory or chosen plugin website.

Next, upload the plugin to your site from the upload option on your WordPress plugin page to install and activate the plugin.

Elementor Website Builder offers an abundance of theme customization and site functionality.