Cant locate where to add new plugin on wordpress
There are a few ways to add a new plugin to your WordPress site, and I'll walk you through the most common methods:
Method 1: WordPress Plugin Directory
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Click on the Plugins menu on the left-hand side.
- Click on Add New at the top of the page.
- Search for the plugin you want to install using the search bar.
- Click on the Install Now button next to the plugin you want to install.
- Wait for the plugin to download and install.
- Click on Activate to activate the plugin.
Method 2: Upload a Plugin
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Click on the Plugins menu on the left-hand side.
- Click on Add New at the top of the page.
- Click on Upload Plugin at the top of the page.
- Select the plugin file (usually a
.zip
file) from your computer. - Click on Install Now.
- Wait for the plugin to upload and install.
- Click on Activate to activate the plugin.
Method 3: FTP/SFTP Upload
- Use an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) client to connect to your website's files.
- Navigate to the
wp-content/plugins
directory. - Upload the plugin file (usually a
.zip
file) to this directory. - Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to the Plugins menu.
- Click on Activate to activate the plugin.
Additional Tips:
- Make sure you have the correct permissions to upload plugins to your website.
- If you're using a theme-specific plugin, you may need to upload it to a different directory (e.g.,
wp-content/themes/your-theme/plugins
). - If you're having trouble finding the plugin directory, you can try using a plugin like Plugin Organizer to help you manage your plugins.
If you're still having trouble, feel free to provide more details about your issue, and I'll do my best to assist you.