{"id":258946,"date":"2026-01-22T10:25:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/octolize.com\/?p=258946&cf-nocache=1"},"modified":"2026-04-28T20:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:52:39","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress-plugin-guidelines-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octolize.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-plugin-guidelines-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a WordPress Plugin – Guidelines for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you have already installed your WordPress, your next step will be installing plugins. What is a plugin on a website?<\/a> It\u2019s like an app on your phone. You can download or purchase it to extend the functionality of your WordPress website. Whether you need to add a contact form, open a store, improve SEO, or increase site speed, that can be done with plugins. In this article, I will describe in detail 3 methods on how to install WordPress plugin. When you finish reading, you will have the necessary knowledge to install and activate both types of plugins \u2013 free and paid versions.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to add plugins to WordPress?<\/h2>\n

In order to add free plugins that are available in WordPress Repository you need to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Start by going to the tab \u201cPlugins\u201d on your WordPress.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. On the top of the page you will see the button \u201cAdd New\u201d, click on it or click on the tab \u201cAdd new\u201d which is located in the sidebar under the tab \u201cPlugins\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \"Adding<\/a>
      Adding a new plugin on the WordPress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        1. In the search window on the right side, enter the name of the plugin that you are interested in or its author. You can also search with phrases as \u201cshipping\u201d or \u201cSEO\u201d. Really, sky is the limit. As an example, I searched using \u201cOctolize\u201d. This way, I got all the plugins that I was searching for.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \"Searching<\/a>
          Searching plugins directly from the WordPress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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            1. The plugin that I will be installing is \u201cCart Weight\u201d. When you find the plugin that you need, click on the button \u201cInstall\u201d that is located next to the plugin icon. Installation will start instantly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
              \"Install<\/a>
              Install the plugin \u201cCart Weight\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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                1. When you successfully installed the plugin, you will see the button \u201cActivate\u201d, click on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  \"Activate<\/a>
                  Activate the plugin \u201cCart Weight\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


                  \nIt\u2019s done! You have successfully installed WordPress plugin.
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                  If you don’t know which plugin to choose, check out our ranking of the top free WooCommerce shipping plugins<\/a>. <\/div>\n

                  If you prefer, we also have a video tutorial that guides you step-by-step through the installation and activation process. Additionally, it features a dedicated troubleshooting section to help resolve any issues<\/p>\n

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