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WordPress.com Business Plan Review – What You Get And Is It Worth It?

By joe fylan.

Last updated: May 30, 2023

If you’re an experienced WordPress user, you’ve probably disregarded hosting your website with WordPress.com .

However, thanks to the launch of the WordPress.com ‘Business’ plan , many of the reasons why WordPress.com has been overlooked as a serious web host have been overcome (such as the ability to use your own plugins and themes, for example).

Not only that, but, in addition to overcoming the drawbacks of hosting your website with WordPress.com, the Business plan also includes some genuinely useful features and functionalities.

Below, we’ll explore all of the pros and cons of this service to help you to decide if this really is the best host for your website. Plus, we’ll also take a look at some results from our own independent website load speed tests and performance monitoring so you can see how it compares to other options.

Those who are brand new to WordPress may be wondering why hosting a website with WordPress.com — a company deeply connected with the founding and development of the WordPress software — isn’t the obvious choice. Below, we’ll help to explain why this is the case, but also why — with the arrival of the Business plan — many of the usual objections don’t really apply anymore!

WordPress.com hosting , and their Business plan in particular, still isn’t for everyone, though. So, to ensure this review is entirely balanced (as all good reviews should be, of course), we’ll also go into the cons/negatives of the service.

Let’s begin…

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Before we get to the reasons why you may not want to sign up with WordPress.com Business hosting, here are some of the best reasons to consider this option for your website.

Being able to use any theme you like or install all of the plugins you want may not sound like much to anyone who’s hosted a WordPress website with companies such as Bluehost , GoDaddy or SiteGround ( read our comparison post here ).

However, up until relatively recently, if you wanted to use the WordPress.com hosting services, you were severely limited when it came to which themes and plugins you could use on your website.

Now, though, customers of the WordPress.com Business hosting plan can not only search for and install themes and plugins directly from within their WordPress dashboard, but they can also upload themes and plugins from their computer — including those they’ve purchased directly from other sources, or even ones they’ve created themselves.

There are some plugins that aren’t allowed , such as WP Super Cache, BackWPup and Advanced Database Cleaner. However, having a list of prohibited plugins is a pretty common practice with many managed WordPress hosts, including WP Engine and Kinsta (read our comparison here ), who also ban plugins that might negatively affect the service they provide.

Fortunately, the features of the banned plugins, such as caching, website backups and other optimization tools are available to you as part of the WordPress.com Business hosting plan. Because of this, you’re not really missing out on any essential functionality. Instead, you’re just getting access to these features directly from your web host, rather than from third-party plugin developers. This could even be a benefit, because if anything goes wrong, or if you need help, you’ve only got one company to deal with, rather than multiple providers.

Whether you’re new to creating websites or you need some inspiration for your next project, you should find the WordPress.com website creation wizard useful. Although you can use the default WordPress user experience that’s available with self-hosted websites, with WordPress.com hosting, you also get the option of walking through the setup process to launch your site.

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As well as the helpful checklist, the wizard also lays the foundation for your site by asking what type of project you’re working on. Throughout the wizard, the live chat icon is displayed, giving you a quick way to get help from the support staff should you need it.

After you’ve chosen the type of website you want to create, such as a blog or business site, you can then apply one of the prebuilt styles or demos. There are lots of them to choose from, so, no matter what you’re working on, you should find a relevant option.

Once you’ve defined what type of website you want to create, the wizard will add some content and show you the relevant options related to themes and other design decisions.

You can also quickly choose from the available formatting styles through the wizard, enabling you to change the fonts, colors and other display properties of your site.

Once the site is starting to take shape, you can begin editing the placeholder content and adding your own text through the intuitive interface. Simply click on the text you want to edit, and you can type directly into the page.

Finally, you can choose a domain name or address for your website. The WordPress.com wizard will help you to find a suitable address and domain name extension, and you get the domain name free for the first year as part of the WordPress.com Business plan (although you will have to pay to renew it each following year).

As part of the service, Business plan customers can also schedule a one-on-one session with a member of the WordPress.com support staff to help set up their site and learn more about the WordPress software.

Although you don’t have to use the wizard, as you can see, it’s a comprehensive tool that will help new website owners and WordPress users quickly build the outline of their site. While there are lots of third-party website builder tools for WordPress, it’s nice to have access to one that’s been built by the WordPress team, and that integrates seamlessly into the WordPress software.

Everything’s Managed for You

Not only do they help you to launch your website, but they’ll also manage it for you — or at least many of the most important aspects of running a WordPress website.

What this means in practice is that the WordPress.com team will do their best to ensure your website is running smoothly and securely. So, for example, if your website suddenly becomes popular, maybe after an article has gone viral or your audience has gradually grown, extra server resources will be seamlessly allocated to your site. This is all done without the need to upgrade your plan or move your website, as can be the case with some other hosts.

You can also set the plugins you’ve installed to be automatically updated (although, even if you don’t enable this feature, some plugins will be updated anyway if a security-related fix is made available).

As part of this managed service, your website is automatically backed up each day. Restoring a backup and rewinding your site to one of the backup points is very straightforward, and you can also download the backup files for safekeeping.

As this functionality is provided via the premium VaultPress service, also from Automattic (the company behind WordPress.com, whose founder also helped to create WordPress), you get access to one of the best WordPress backup solutions around as part of the WordPress.com Business plan. If you do download a backup, the extracted archive gives you access to all of the files that make up your website, including the WordPress database.

Another really nice feature of the WordPress.com Business hosting service is that you can view a list of the last thousand activities that have been carried out on your site from your dashboard. This includes who has logged in, when and from which IP address.

Although not everything is logged, a lot of activities are, including plugin-related activity, content creation and deletion, and other changes to your site. From the activity log, it’s possible to rewind to before a previous action was performed.

So, if you’ve accidentally deleted a page, for example, you should be able to effectively undo this action via the activity log. However, you will lose any of the other changes you made to your site since that point.

Although the backups and restore points can be accessed through your website dashboard, if your site is down or unavailable, perhaps due to a fatal error, it’s still possible to use the backup functionality to restore your site to a previous point.

While most web hosts provide some type of backup solution, this VaultPress-powered system from WordPress.com is the most functional and easy to use so far.

Many of the best managed and shared WordPress hosts pride themselves on hiring expert support staff to look after the websites of their customers and provide them with assistance when they need help.

These companies also optimize their servers and the other technology they use to get the best performance out of WordPress.

While that’s great, if you choose to become a WordPress.com Business customer, you’ll effectively be cutting out the middleman and hosting your website directly with the company whose founder helped to create WordPress, and who continues to support the development of this software.

You also get 24/7 access to the WordPress.com support staff, or Happiness Engineers as they like to call them, via the live chat and email ticketing channels. During testing for this WordPress.com Business review, the support staff was both responsive and helpful.

So, in theory, if there’s anyone who knows how to host, manage and support WordPress websites and their owners, it should be WordPress.com.

The WordPress.com and WordPress.org connection doesn’t guarantee a high-end service, though. So, to help establish what type of service customers do get access to, the speed tests, uptime monitoring and load handling results later on in this review will reveal what the actual situation is.

There are no bandwidth or visitor limits in place on the Business plan, something that is pretty rare when it comes to managed WordPress hosting.

The 200 GB storage space is generous too, making the WordPress.com Business plan an attractive option if you want to host large files or receive lots of traffic to your website — especially in this price range.

The WordPress.com plans now also have improved support for hosting podcasts , so, if you’re thinking about starting your own show, this is another reason to consider this host for your website. Video hosting is also well accommodated, thanks to the VideoPress player and support on the Business plan.

Customers on the Business plan (and lower-priced Premium plan) get access to a selection of themes they’d otherwise have to pay to use. At the time of writing, there were more than 200 premium themes to choose from , as well as even more free themes.

The themes cover a wide range of styles and purposes, so, whatever type of website you’re going to build, there’s a good chance you won’t have to pay for a premium theme from elsewhere if you sign up with the Business plan from WordPress.com.

Also, as these themes are available from inside your WordPress.com dashboard, they can be easily accessed and quickly applied to your website. The interface makes it easy to filter the themes by their features and what type of website they’re suited to creating. Furthermore, they’ve all been approved by the WordPress theme review team , so they should have all been produced to a high standard.

However, if access to premium WordPress themes at no extra cost is important to you, then you may be interested to know that WP Engine customers get access to all of the StudioPress themes as part of their hosting plans.

When it comes to premium plugins, Jetpack from Automattic — the company behind WordPress.com — is activated on your site by default. Although Jetpack and its core features are free for anyone to use, customers on the WordPress.com Business plan get access to some of the Jetpack modules from the paid plans , which would cost from $11.97 a month if purchased separately.

Among the features of the Professional Jetpack plan are tools to increase the performance of your site, extra security features, and social media automation functionality. You can find out more about the tools you get access to in our recent guide to the Jetpack plugin .

Of course, as covered earlier, one of the key features of the Business plan, over the cheaper options from WordPress.com, is that you can install your choice of free and paid plugins from other providers.

As well as having the freedom to install your choice of themes and plugins (apart from those in the list of incompatible extensions), as a WordPress.com Business user you can also customize your website through the use of custom code. So, if you want to modify a theme beyond what’s possible through its options and settings, edit an existing plugin or customize the WordPress functionality in some other way, you can do so.

That said, if you really want to make major custom code-related changes to your WordPress website, you should contact the WordPress.com support staff before signing up to discuss your needs and find out if they can be accommodated, just in case they go against the terms of service .

When it comes to managing your WordPress website, including configuring the settings, creating content, and installing plugins and themes, this functionality can be accessed through the WordPress.com custom dashboard.

This WordPress.com dashboard is different from the default dashboard of self-hosted WordPress websites, and it does a good job of simplifying the default WordPress user experience. However, you can also use the default WordPress dashboard if you want the ‘true’ WordPress experience.

With access to both user interfaces, those who are new to WordPress, as well as those who’ve found the default WordPress user interface overwhelming or confusing, should appreciate the simplified dashboard of the WordPress.com service.

However, those who prefer the pure WordPress user experience, with direct access to all of the features and functionality of the default WordPress dashboard, should be happy to know they can manage their site and create content in this way.

Some of the features of the WordPress.com Business plan, such as the backup system and the premium theme library, are only accessible through the WordPress.com dashboard. Therefore, it’s good to see that you can quickly switch between the two interfaces as needed.

This choice of user interfaces and experiences should help the WordPress.com Business plan appeal to anyone who has a self-hosted WordPress website and is worried about a potential loss in functionality when migrating to the WordPress.com service. At the other end of the spectrum, those who prefer a more streamlined approach to website management should find the choice of dashboards appealing, too.

As the default WordPress dashboard and admin area has grown in functionality over the years, it has become a little overwhelming, especially for those new to WordPress.

To overcome this, more and more web hosts are now attempting to implement their own user interfaces for simplifying the WordPress user experience. However, the WordPress.com team have probably come up with the best solution so far for creating a user-friendly interface that simplifies managing a website without sacrificing any functionality.

Most but not all managed WordPress hosting services let you use an online file manager or FTP software to access the server space where your website is stored. With this access, you can create, delete and edit the files on your server. You can also upload files, such as plugins, themes, and any other types permitted by your host.

One of the benefits of this server access is that you can quickly edit the files that make up your WordPress website, such as the wp-config.php file, allowing you to change how WordPress works or fix certain issues, such as the database connection error .

In the past, it wasn’t possible to access your server space in this way or access the database for your WordPress website. Now though, this access is available on the WordPress.com Business plan.

Relatively Affordable

After looking at the features of the WordPress.com Business plan, it’s clear this service can legitimately be called managed WordPress hosting; the results from our performance testing of the two sites hosted on the WordPress.com Business plan (which we’re about to get to) also demonstrate this.

So, with that in mind, and the fact that the entry-level plans from popular managed WordPress hosting companies such as WP Engine and Kinsta also come in at $25 (if you pay for a year upfront), the $25-a-month price of the WordPress.com Business plan makes this a relatively affordable option, provided you choose to pay annually.

If you decide to pay monthly, then the fee is $33 a month. You also lose access to a few features by paying monthly instead of annually, such as the free one-year domain registration and live chat support.

Although you can pay much less by choosing budget shared hosting from a company such as HostGator or Bluehost , you won’t get access to the same level of features or performance as you do from the WordPress.com Business plan.

It’s worth pointing out that the prices listed above are for customers in the US. You might pay a different rate based on your location.

If you’re on a tight budget, but would still like your website to be hosted by WordPress.com, the other lower-priced plans may be of interest:

Personal: $4 a month, billed yearly with 6 GB storage space.
Premium: $8 a month, billed yearly with 13 GB storage space.
Business: $25 a month, billed yearly with 200 GB storage space.
eCommerce: $45 a month, billed yearly with 200 GB storage space.

The main drawback of the cheaper plans (Personal and Premium), compared with the Business plan, is that you can’t upload themes and install plugins. You can’t remove the WordPress.com branding either, and there are limits on storage space.

If you’d like to know more about the different plans, you can view all of their details on the WordPress.com website .

Now that the WordPress.com Business hosting plan gives you pretty much the same freedom with plugins and themes as regular shared and managed WordPress hosting, why not just use a company such as SiteGround or WP Engine to host your website?

That’s a good question, and, hopefully, one the results from our performance tests will help you to answer. But it’s not just about site speed. As this review has hopefully shown, features like the powerful and intuitive backup system, the user-friendly WordPress.com dashboard and the website setup wizard make this service an appealing hosting option.

Drawbacks of WordPress.com Business Hosting

Before we get to the test data, there are some reasons why WordPress.com Business hosting may not be right for you.

As mentioned earlier in this review, there are a few plugins you can’t install on your website.

While the list of incompatible plugins shouldn’t contain any surprises to those who’ve looked at managed hosting before and seen the lists of plugins those companies disallow, you should definitely check the list yourself before signing up with WordPress.com Business hosting.

At the other end of the spectrum, websites hosted on the WordPress.com Business plan must use the Akismet anti-spam plugin and the Jetpack plugin. Although the Jetpack plugin has some excellent features , some people may resent having to use it. However, it’s not uncommon for other WordPress hosts to have mandatory plugins that their customers must install, such as caching and site management tools.

Lacking Some Features Found Elsewhere

If you choose premium managed WordPress hosting from a company such as WP Engine or Flywheel , or even some lower-priced shared hosting plans, including those from SiteGround, you get access to some features that aren’t available on the WordPress.com Business hosting plan.

One such feature is the ability to create private sites for your clients that aren’t publicly available or billed for until they’re ready to go live. So, if you’re a web designer looking for a host that can help you collaborate with clients, and conveniently transfer ownership of the sites you create, there are probably better options out there than WordPress.com Business hosting.

Also, if you’d like the ability to work on a development or staging version of your website, before pushing those changes to your live site at the touch of a button, this functionality isn’t available from WordPress.com Business hosting.

Another set of functionality not available on the WordPress.com Business plan is the ability to create an eCommerce store. Although you can add a simple PayPal button to your website that does allow you to sell items online, if you want to create a fully-featured online store, you’ll need to upgrade to the more expensive $45-a-month eCommerce plan .

Lastly, while the WordPress.com user interface is well designed, it isn’t as nice to look at as the stylish Flywheel customer portal .

WordPress.com Business Performance Test Results

So, now we’ve covered the pros and cons of the WordPress.com Business hosting plan, let’s take a look at perhaps the most important factors to take into consideration when choosing a web host — the site speed, uptime levels and ability to handle multiple visitors at once.

WordPress.com Loading Time Test Results

First up, to test the speed of this host, two WordPress websites were created on two different WordPress.com Business accounts. On one site, the default and lightweight Twenty Nineteen theme was used, and, on the other, the popular and heavyweight Avada theme was installed and activated.

Testing the performance of the websites using these two contrasting themes should give you an idea of how quickly your website could load, depending on the style of theme you plan to use, and type of website you’ll be managing.

For the speed tests, the loading times of a URL from each site was monitored by Pingdom. On the site using the heavyweight Avada theme, the URL of the homepage was monitored, and for the lightweight Twenty Nineteen theme, a blog post.

The loading times of those URLs were recorded by Pingdom every 30 minutes over a period of seven days, giving an average load time for each site.

The Twenty Nineteen theme is activated on new WordPress websites by default, and is a good example of a lightweight theme someone may use for a simple blog or basic business site. Once the site was set up, a basic page was created that included some text and an image. The rest of the site, including the settings and plugins installed by WordPress.com, were left in their default state.

After seven days of monitoring, where the speed of the site was recorded every 30 minutes, the average loading time of the test page of the website hosted on the WordPress.com Business plan was 603 milliseconds.

This average loading time is very respectable, and indicates that the WordPress.com Business plan is more than capable of hosting blogs and simple websites. Now, on to the results of the website using the heavyweight theme.

As Avada is one of the most popular WordPress themes around — if not the most popular — it’s a suitable choice for creating feature-rich websites for testing.

Once the second site hosted on the other WordPress.com Business plan was set up, the premium Avada theme was installed, and one of the demos from its library of options was imported. The Avada Agency website demo was chosen for this test as it included lots of popular features, such as sliders and video backgrounds.

As well as the plugins that are automatically applied to any website hosted on the WordPress.com Business plan, the Avada theme also activates a few plugins when it’s installed. All of these plugins, as well as the WordPress settings, were left in their default states.

The file size of the page being tested from this site was much larger than the test page on the other site, and, because of this, the average loading time after seven days of monitoring by Pingdom was 1.06 seconds or 1,060 milliseconds.

As the image above shows, the test page on the site using the heavyweight Avada time loaded in an impressive amount of time. This was despite the file size of the page being much larger than the test page from the site using the lightweight theme.

To summarize, both of the test websites hosted on the WordPress.com Business plan performed well in the Pingdom page speed tests:

Lightweight Twenty Nineteen theme average loading time: 603 milliseconds (382.39 KB page size).
Heavyweight Avada theme average loading time: 1.06 seconds (5.29 MB page size).

However, as the test site using the heavyweight Avada theme performed especially well, it appears the WordPress.com Business plan is a particularly good choice for anyone using this type of theme or creating pages with large file sizes.

It’s also worth pointing out that no efforts were made to optimize the test sites. Therefore, if you focused on making your WordPress website load faster , by, for example, reducing image file sizes, minifying files, or enabling gzip compression, you could be able to get even better results from your WordPress.com hosted site.

In a recent comparison of WP Engine and Kinsta , we also tested the loading times of a website using the Avada theme.

Although this article isn’t a comparison of these hosts, it’s interesting to note that the site using the same heavyweight theme had better loading times on the WordPress.com Business plan, compared with the times of the sites hosted on the entry-level WP Engine and Kinsta plans.

However, the site hosted by WordPress.com that was using the lightweight Twenty Nineteen theme wasn’t as fast when compared with the Kinsta and WP Engine-hosted sites using the same theme.

Interestingly, in tests we carried out for our SiteGround GoGeek vs StartUp comparison , when it came to the lightweight theme, the sites hosted on these cheaper plans loaded in similar times to those on the WordPress.com Business plan.

However, when it came to the heavyweight theme, the loading times of the site hosted on the shared SiteGround plans weren’t as impressive as those hosted on the WordPress.com Business plan.

These results support the point made earlier that, if you’re planning to create a simple site using a lightweight theme, the loading times from a good shared host such as SiteGround may be similar to those you’d get from the WordPress.com Business plan.

However, if you’re going to use a popular multipurpose theme such as Divi or Avada , or your website will contain lots of images and other assets with large file sizes, you’ll likely get better performance from the WordPress.com Business plan.

Pure page speed isn’t the only metric we looked at for our WordPress.com Business plan review. We also wanted to know how well the sites hosted on this plan could handle multiple visitors accessing them at the same time.

As our test sites don’t actually receive any traffic, we used the Load Impact service to simulate multiple visitors accessing the site simultaneously.

For this performance test, the homepage of the website using the heavyweight Avada theme was monitored by Load Impact. The service simulated 250 users accessing the page, increasing from one virtual user to 250 simultaneous users at a steady rate during a ten-minute test.

In the graph below, the blue line represents the number of virtual users (VU) accessing the site at the same time, while the green line displays the load time of the page.

As you can see from the graph above, the load time of the site didn’t suffer as the number of virtual users simultaneously accessing it increased to 250. You can see the results and other details from this test for yourself on the Load Impact website .

As this level of performance compares well with the results from the same Load Impact tests from our Kinsta and WP Engine reviews, it puts the WordPress.com Business plan in the same category as the similarly priced entry-level plans from those two managed WordPress hosts when it comes to the ability to handle the load of multiple users simultaneously accessing the site.

Measuring the downtime of a website is another good way to test the performance of a host. So, for ten days, we monitored the availability of our test sites with the Pingdom uptime checker service.

As the results show, one of our test sites didn’t experience any downtime, while the other was unavailable for one minute during ten days of monitoring.

Considering uptime is even more important than page speed, it’s great to see that our test sites were available for at least 99.99 percent of the time.

Before we conclude this WordPress.com Business hosting review, here are some technical details about the service that you may be interested in:

Website caching: Custom caching solution that’s able to scale when needed, without intervention from site owners.
Content Delivery Network (CDN): Website content is automatically distributed to servers around the world .
PHP: Currently PHP version 7.2.19 is in use, and it isn’t possible to change versions. Latest version information can be found here .
HTTP/2.0: HTTP/2.0 is supported.
SSL: Free SSL certificates from Let’s Encrypt are applied to your site, but there isn’t an option to use your own certificates from elsewhere.
SFTP: FTP access to the servers or storage space is now available.
Server file manager: No online browser-based file manager for access to the server or support for file manager plugins.
Database access: PHPMyAdmin and MySQL access are now available on the WordPress.com Business plan.
Email service: There’s no email service, but you can use email forwarding or use a third-party email provider with your domain.
WordPress website management: The WordPress software is updated automatically.
Plugin restrictions: There’s a list of incompatible plugins that aren’t allowed.
Security measures: Traffic is monitored to detect suspicious activity, and site security is regularly tested as part of the WordPress.com security measures .
Post-hack clean-up services: WordPress.com will provide assistance if your site is hacked.
Data center locations: You cannot choose a data center location or decide where your website will be hosted. However, the CDN distributes your website content to multiple global locations .
Staging sites: There’s no facility for creating staging sites under your WordPress.com account, and staging plugins aren’t supported.
WordPress website migration: You can use the All in One WP Migration plugin or follow the instructions to move your WordPress website to WordPress.com Business hosting.
Uptime checks and guarantee: There are no uptime guarantees in place or monitoring for downtime.
Support channels: WordPress.com Business plan customers have access to the email live chat support service 24/7.

Hopefully, that answers any remaining questions you may have about the service. If not, feel free to leave a comment, or contact the very helpful and responsive WordPress.com pre-sales team via their live chat channel.

The WordPress.com Business plan is very impressive.

The ability to install your own choice of themes and plugins means that the WordPress.com Business plan should be included in any discussion of the best managed WordPress hosts . As well as functionality, the results from the testing show that this service can compete on performance with the best hosts in this price range.

Add in the extra benefits of the WordPress.com Business plan, such as access to premium themes, the powerful backup system, and website setup wizard, not to mention the competitive pricing, and this service emerges as one of the best options for WordPress website owners looking for premium hosting.

In the past, the hosted WordPress.com service has been considered an inferior alternative to the self-hosted WordPress experience. Now, though, the Business plan from WordPress.com overcomes nearly all of the objections anyone may have to choosing this service over traditional web hosting.

So, if you’re looking for the best hosting experience for your website, the WordPress.com Business plan should definitely be on your shortlist.

Used/using WordPress.com Business hosting? Thoughts?

WordPress Business Plan Review

Here is an in-depth WordPress Business plan review! Let’s find out if the Business plan is worth it for your website. Are you thinking about upgrading from your free WordPress plan? The WordPress Business plan is the largest of all of the WordPress.com plans. If you desire to create a website with WP.com, then this would be the best plan to choose because it comes with the most perks. Although it comes with the most perks, is it the best overall choice?

This is what we are going to answer today. Before you pay $300 for a website, make sure to read this review article. I will help you with making the best choice and below I will help you with creating a successful blog site today.

WordPress business plan price

You save more money when you self-host your website instead of using the WordPress.com Business plan.

How much is the WordPress business plan cost? Let’s find out!

The Business plan is one of the most expensive website builders that you will find. Is WordPress business worth it at $25 a month? To me this is a ridiculous price for a beginner to pay to have a website.

The WordPress Premium plan costs $8 a month . The Business plan is $17 per month more than the WordPress Premium blog, which is the most popular paid plan that WordPress offers. The Personal plan costs $4 a month. The Business plan is $21 more than the WordPress Personal plan. Yearly you will be paying $32 with Personal. You will be paying $96 a year with Premium. With the Business plan, you will be paying $300 a year.

Instead of paying these prices, you are better off self-hosting your website with SiteGround . It makes more sense. You can get web hosting with SiteGround for as low as $6.99 a month with their Startup web hosting plan.

Would you rather pay $84 a year or $300 a year? SiteGround has other plans such as their GrowBig plan. GrowBig is currently 60% off and costs $9.99/mo. Once again, would you rather pay $120 a year or $300? The last shared hosting plan with SiteGround is their GoGeek plan which can be purchased at $14.99 a month. The GoGeek plan is over $120 cheaper than the Business plan. It is wiser to self-host because you will receive the perks of self-hosting and you will pay less than the Business plan with an affordable monthly web hosting package such as SiteGround.

Let’s do one last comparison with the top website builders.

Wix costs anywhere from $14 to $39 a month. Wix has gotten expensive throughout the years. All of their plans are over $10 a month and they come with website limitations.

Weebly costs anywhere from $6 to $26 a month. Prices cost more when you pay monthly instead of annually.

Strikingly can be purchased for $8 to $49 a month.

Duda’s Business plan costs $14.25/mo and their Business + Ecommerce plan costs $44/mo.

Shopify is one of the most expensive ecommerce platforms in the world. Their lowest plan will cost you $29 a month. Their plans range from $29 to $299 per month.

SiteGround – Not only is SiteGround cheaper than the WordPress Business plan, but at $6.99 a month it is also cheaper than the top website builders in the world.

Start SiteGround here (60% off web hosting discount)

WordPress business plan features

WordPress.com list of business plan features

– When you self-host your WordPress website you will have more features available to you.

For the most part WordPress.com sites include only basic features and widgets that you would expect for a site builder. There is nothing that wows you with any of the other WordPress plans besides Business. All WordPress plans come with Jetpack Essential Features. This is a plugin that includes SEO, spam protection, social sharing, site stats, and more. WordPress comes with built-in features such as an importer, infinite scroll, related posts, email subscription, contact forms, security scanning, video planning, backup & export, and a few more basic plugins.

WordPress Business has just given their users the ability to install custom plugins on their site. This is the only plan that allows you to install custom plugins.In order for your Business site to be compatible with plugins a domain or a subdomain must be added to your website. If you have multiple administrators only the one who owns the plan will be able to install plugins for the first time. When you self-host your WordPress website you will receive the full of extent of the WordPress features list. You will even receive features from your web hosting company.

Features might be the biggest reason that top bloggers and website owners self-host. It is almost impossible to find a full-time blogger who makes over $50,000 a year that doesn’t self-host his/her WordPress website.

SiteGround comes packed with features to increase your search engine presence and offers features such as cPanel & SSH Access that will make life much easier for you. cPanel in itself comes with features such as file manager, FTP connections, file restoration, backup wizard, zone editor, redirects, SSH access, bandwidth usage, and more. WordPress.org users are given over 50,000 free plugins that they can install onto their website. To get access to these plugins you must go the plugins section in your WordPress dashboard.

You can activate their featured plugins, popular plugins, recommended plugins or you can search for a plugin that you might desire. For example, let’s say that you wanted to add customer reviews onto your website, which is known to boost sales. All that you would have to do is type in customer reviews in the search box and install one of the many plugins. If you wanted to create a community site similar to Facebook or other social media platforms you could install a plugin such as ProfileGrid.

This plugin allows you to easily create user profiles, groups, communities, paid memberships, directories, and more. If you wanted a coupon code for your business you can install plugins such as Events Manager, WP Coupons and Deals, Coupon Creator, and more. If you wanted to turn your website into an ecommerce platform or if you wanted a section to have an online store, then you could easily download the Woocommerce plugin. WordPress.org is filled with endless possibilities and you are given more opportunities to increase revenue than with any other platform.

WordPress websites that are self-hosted rank better than WordPress sites hosted with the Business plan.

SEO might be the most important factor when it comes to having a successful online business. Positive SEO brings more visitors to your website, it gives your website credibility when you rank above the competition, it increases the popularity of your brand, it increases your ROI, and it helps you to understand your visitors and customers. Millions of people have a website, but they never rank and this leads to discouragement and quitting on your dreams. Make sure that you start with a platform that gives you the best SEO to succeed.

Most professional bloggers self-host because when you self-host you are given the full extent of WordPress’s capabilities. With WordPress.org you can install various SEO extensions to increase your site speed and make your website more SEO efficient. You are given plugins such as LiteSpeed Cache, Hummingbird Page Speed Optimization, Autoptimize, Speed Booster Pack, Yoast, WP Meta SEO, and more.

The revamped Business plan now gives you plugins so you are able to install SEO plugins and SEO tools as well. What the Business plan does not give you is the SEO features of SiteGround. SiteGround offers various built-in features to make your website run more efficiently. With SiteGround you are given some of the best server technology such as NGINX server speed, the newest network protocol, top speed PHP execution, multiple data centers, and more. All of these hosting features contribute to an 300ms average load response time which is among the best in the industry.

Self-hosting gives you the ability to host multiple websites.

WordPress Business does not allow you to host multiple websites and this is one of their drawbacks if you have a growing business. Most business owners have more than one website. One website can be used to promote one website and increase sales and another website can be used as a backup site. You can even use another website to start working in a different niche. There are many reasons to have more than one website.

With SiteGround you will be able to have more than one domain when you select their GrowBig or GoGeek plan. Maybe you might only desire one website now but I guarantee that you will create more sites later. Make sure that you don’t put a block to all of your ideas. I never thought I would have more than one website when I created my first site. A couple of weeks later I already had about 3 other sites in my mind that I was ready to create. Never put limits on your dreams!

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WordPress business plan themes

Self-hosting gives you a larger selection of WordPress themes.

One of the most exciting times for me as a site owner is when it is time for me to get the perfect design for my website. You are going to want everything set up to your liking. WordPress Premium and Business are similar. They give you unlimited access to their Premium themes. However, these themes are basic in comparison to the library of themes that are available to you when you self-host. Not only are they basic, but you might end up paying $50 or more for one of their themes. These themes are not the best for SEO and you will not have FTP access.

When you use WordPress.org you will have 2000+ free themes to choose from. If you don’t want a free theme, then you can purchase a theme from third-party theme sites such as Theme Forest, Themler, ThemeIsle, Rocket Theme, and more. WordPress.com even gives you more SEO themes such as Genesis. I recommend Genesis to new bloggers who want to rank well. The top bloggers are using Genesis which is saying something about the SEO functionality of their Framework.Lastly, when you use WordPress.org you can go beyond the average custom CSS changes. WordPress offers user management, HTTP requests, translations, databases, URL routing, and more.

Self-hosting gives you phone support through your web hosting company.

None of the WordPress plans give you phone support. This is dangerous. Imagine if you are operating a business that is generating $3000 a month and out of the blue your website goes offline. You are going to want to talk to someone ASAP to fix the issue with your website. WordPress does give you a community forum, email, and live chat support. However, a growing business desires more than email and live chat. Believe me, you want phone support!

Phone support gives you a sense of security as your problem is being resolved. Phone support offers faster response to your issues instead of having to wait for someone to write out ways to fix your website problems. Through SiteGround you are given 24/7 phone support for your website. You are also given anti-hack systems and 24/7 ticket and email support.

WordPress Business limits ways that you can make money.

The more monetizing strategies available to you the more money that you can possibly make. With the Business plan you can add ads to your website through their AdWords program, but that is about out. With their Business plan, you will not be able to use AdSense, Infolinks, Chitika, etc. When you self-host you own that site and you can do whatever you want on your website.

Is WordPress business plan worth it?

Although there are many disadvantages of using Business such as the cost, the small number of themes, etc. there are some advantages compared to the other plans. The advantages of using WordPress Business vs their free plan or other plans include: the ability to remove WordPress.com branding, you will receive Google analytics integration, you are able to attend live courses, your site will have ecommerce abilities, you are given SEO tools, you have unlimited storage space, etc. WordPress Business even gives you a free trial and a 30-day refund policy. Although there are some advantages, you could easily do the same thing when you self-host at a much more affordable price.

Is it easy to create a website with WordPress?

If you are a beginner, then you don’t have to worry about ease of use. You don’t have to have coding skills to use WP. WordPress is by far easier to use than popular drag and drop website builders and it is also easier to use than Joomla and Drupal. Even if you are a beginner you can easily create a WordPress website in under 5 minutes, which is not an exaggeration. SiteGround gives you the option of having WordPress preinstalled which saves you time. Overall using WordPress.com is the cheaper option, it providers more features, and more support for your website. SiteGround gives you a large number of website tutorials if you ever need any help with anything. Below I will guide you through a quick website setup guide.

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Go to and click on the WordPress services tab.
Follow the setup process.
Choose the preinstall wizard option.
Create your WordPress username and password.
Log into your dashboard.
Install your desired themes and plugins.
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WordPress.com Experiments With Allowing Business Plan Customers to Install Third-Party Plugins and Themes

One of the most important things that distinguishes self-hosted WordPress from WordPress.com is the ability to install custom themes and plugins. A recent change to WordPress.com’s Business Plan removes this limitation, allowing customers to install most third-party plugins and themes.

In a WordPress.com support thread created in February, a user asked how to install plugins on WordPress.com. Volunteers responded with the usual explanation that plugins can not be installed on WordPress.com and that they would need to use the self-hosted version of WordPress instead.

A few days ago, Valedeoro, a member of WordPress.com’s support staff, updated the thread announcing that third-party plugin support had recently been opened to customers on the WordPress.com Business Plan.

Quick update on third-party plugins: We’ve recently opened the opportunity to install plugins for Business Plan users. Keep in mind that most features are covered already by the plugin included in your WordPress.com account, so it is possible that you do not need any additional plugins.

Further into the thread, a second support staff member acknowledged that WooCommerce can be installed. A third support staff member confirmed that the ability to install most third-party plugins and themes was added to the Business Plan.

Details of the changes have not been published yet. “We’re still in an experimentation phase,” Automattic representative Mark Armstrong said. “It’s something we’ve rolled out to Business Plan users over the last couple weeks, and we’re looking forward to continued testing.”

This move would place WordPress.com squarely in the managed WordPress hosting space. If installing custom plugins and themes becomes a permanent feature, it will be interesting to see how it affects the confusion between WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress.

32 responses to “WordPress.com Experiments With Allowing Business Plan Customers to Install Third-Party Plugins and Themes”

Can Peepso Plugins, Wp Data Tables Plugins & The Events Calendar Plugin be used

I don’t know and there’s not a list of all themes and plugins that are able to be installed.

@titus Yes! You can install those plugins :)

I’m very curious how this will play out and the details… basically WordPress.com would become a “traditional” Managed Host akin to Pagely, WPEngine etc?

@Titus if you’re interested in Peepso Hosting we’ve recently launched a partnership with them: https://wefoster.co/peepso-hosting/

It was only a matter of time until this happens. The confusion between .com and .org has been one of the most annoying things while selling commercial WordPress themes as you’re often dealing with customers who purchase the wrong package / product.

From that point of view this change is great. On the other hand it will be interesting to see how hosting companies will respond to this. It definitely will lead to more competition which eventually is good for end users, but probably not for all hosting companies out there.

This is a smart move for WordPress.com. With this feature, it will be much easier to get new users and to keep old ones. Also, from my perspective finally I can stop explaining to my clients why they can’t use my themes on WordPress.com :)

It would be great when a list of plugins is published. This opens a great opportunity to add more features to wordpress.com and empower the platform.

This sure blurs the already blurry line between WP.com and WP.org. According to my calculations, this makes it virtually impossible to explain the difference between the two.

I guess we’ll have to explain the differences now between WordPress.com, WordPress.com Business Plan, and Self-hosted WordPress lol.

Indeed. If only WordPress.com would change their name…. there are so many other possible brand names that better describe what it does.

Whoa.. this is interesting. It’s like a cheap version of VIP with some limitations (no FTP or database access). I wonder if plugins like Adminer will be allowed.

I believe this will also allow them to better compete with some website builders that allow custom themes and plugins like Shopify.

Funny how different people/companies will see this an opportunity or or as a threat depending on where they fit into the ecosystem…

What happened to the ability to edit comments on WPTavern? I wanted to get rid of that duplicate “or” … :-(

Sorry about that. I guess it’s broken again. I’ll look into it!

That’s odd, the Click to Edit link shows up for me.

No edit link for me. :-(

Maybe its turned on just for admins?

You’re right. I don’t quite know whether it’s a threat. While this may be a boon for theme and plugin developers, maybe not so much for those who have been building custom for clients on .org based sites. Although, leaving maintenance and update to the .com folks might be interesting as well.

Jeff, does this mean we can now run our own advertising such as Google Adsense instead of the WordPress WordAds system? A lot of bloggers want to run ads but can’t. That would certainly hinder this new service. Anyone know?

Fascinating.

This presents a major paradigm shift for WordPress.com, and could present some challenges to the hosting industry, while also creating new opportunities for developers.

Wow, what a game-changer. I’m liking this.

https://woocommerce.com/2016/12/woo-year-review-2016/

In their year end blog, WooCommerce explicitly said that they are creating managed version on WordPress.com and it is coming later this year.

I hope this is not the solution they have come up with because I was expecting more of a Shopify competitor.

Me too. That was my first thought when I read this.

It’ll be interesting to see if Automattic allow customers to install split licensed products from Themeforest and CodeCanyon.

I thought this was what WordPress.com VIP Go was going to be. I’m confused.

Yup, that’s what I also thought. This is a weird move.

For us, as plugin developers, this is a nice move as it opens up more market for us.

But if I were a developer of strictly FREE plugins, with zero premiums or stuff to sell, I’d feel completely cheated at this point. WordPress.com starts making money off of a free plugin. The developer doesn’t make money from her or his plugin. Only Automattic makes money off of their work.

Does this bother no one else?

Developer X makes a free plugin, which brings great add-ons to wordpress. Developer X makes zero money off of this plugin, because Dev X doesn’t sell premiums, support packages, etc. Automattic, however, takes Dev X’s plugin and they make money from it.

A lot of people will buy the Business Plan now because of the 3rd party plugins.

Again, for me: this is perfect. I’ll have more people (paying people) who will install my freemiums, and they’ll end up also buying something from me. Which is cool.

For the dedicated devs who just wanted to offer something cool for free, I’m not sure this will seem like a fair move on Automattic’s part.

How does this affect free plugin developers? This appears to be just a hosting service. Free plugin developers were aware that paid hosting services would be used by almost all users of their plugins before they built them.

Then they should allow for 3rd party plugin integrations on all their plans. Otherwise, it looks like a special feature created just for the Business Plan.

However, I don’t agree with wp.com being a hosting service. It’s marketed as a website builder.

WordPress.com is presented as a platform. It’s a website builder platform which you get to use in a freemium system: some features are free, some are paid.

If 3rd party integrations is a paid feature, then it’s a paid feature of a platform, not of a hosting service.

WordPress.com is presented as a platform. It’s a website builder platform which you get to use in a freemium system: some features are free, some are paid.

It was. That no longer seems to be the case.

If 3rd party integrations is a paid feature, then it’s a paid feature of a platform, not of a hosting service.

It appears to be a totally different platform altogether.

Nice. Well if they re-brand as a Managed Hosting solution for WordPress then everything will be good. And it would make a lot of sense for them.

Smart people developing the core; Automattic just providing Managed Hosting and not having to deal with platform issues.

As a plugin developer I’m psyched for this. Keep us updated, Jeff!

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Why Can’t I Add or Install Plugins in WordPress? (5 Reasons)

Last updated on May 14th, 2024 by Editorial Staff | Reviewed by: Syed Balkhi

One of the most common questions our readers ask us is: “Why can’t I add plugins in WordPress?”

This situation usually happens when the user is seeing an upgrade message or their admin area doesn’t have the Plugins menu. If you are dealing with this issue, then you are in the right place.

In this article, we will explain why you cannot add or install plugins in WordPress.

Why Can't I Add or Install Plugins in WordPress

This guide has listed 5 of the main reasons why you can’t add or install plugins in WordPress. Feel free to use the quick links below to skip to the specific topic that applies to your situation:

You Are on WordPress.com
There Are User Role Restrictions
You Are Facing the Memory Limit Issue
You Are on a Multisite Network
You Uploaded the Wrong Plugin File

1. You Are on WordPress.com

WordPress.com is a blog hosting service that offers a limited version of the popular self-hosted WordPress software. See our guide on the difference between WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org for more details.

WordPress.com users cannot install plugins unless they upgrade to the Creator plan or higher, which starts from about $25 per month. If you are on a Free, Beginner, or Explorer plan, then you cannot install third-party plugins.

Trying to install a plugin in WordPress.com

If you don’t want to pay for that amount, then you can move your blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org .

If you need help doing that, then you can use our free WordPress blog setup service. Just make a note that you want us to transfer your site, and we will do it for free.

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2. There Are User Role Restrictions

WordPress has a built-in user role management system that assigns different levels of access to users on your website.

Administrators are the highest user role with full access to all functionalities on your WordPress site, including adding, installing, and activating plugins.

On the other hand, Editors , Authors, Contributors, and Subscribers cannot install plugins.

Administrator vs Editor dashboard in WordPress

If you’re working on a website but don’t see the ‘Plugins’ menu, it’s possible you don’t have Administrator access.

In this case, if you trust the person managing the website (e.g., a developer or webmaster), you can politely ask them to grant you Administrator permissions to install the plugins you need.

3. You Are Facing a Memory Limit Issue

The second most common scenario is that you can see and access the Plugins page, but you can’t install plugins. When you try to install plugins, you will see an error message.

This error is usually caused by the PHP memory limit. WordPress is written using the PHP scripting language , and each PHP script uses a certain amount of memory.

There are settings in your WordPress hosting and inside the WordPress core that define the amount of memory a PHP script can use.

When a process reaches this limit, it either gets terminated or shows an error like this on your WordPress website :

Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 67108864 bytes exhausted

The quick fix to this problem is increasing your PHP memory limit. You can do that by adding this line to your wp-config.php file :

For more detailed instructions, see our guide on how to fix the WordPress memory exhausted error .

Do note that while increasing the PHP memory limit can sometimes resolve the issue and allow you to install plugins, it’s important to understand that it’s not always the ideal solution.

Malicious code could exploit a high memory limit to consume more resources than intended, potentially impacting your WordPress site’s security .

Before modifying the memory limit yourself, it’s strongly recommended to consult your WordPress hosting provider. They can analyze your website’s specific needs and advise on a safe and appropriate increase in the memory limit, if necessary.

For more information, you can read our article on how to properly ask for WordPress support .

4. You Are on a Multisite Network

Another possible reason that you can’t see the Plugins menu in WordPress is if your site is part of a WordPress multisite network .

A WordPress multisite network allows you to manage multiple websites from a single WordPress installation. This can be useful for situations where you need to run a network of similar websites.

However, a key difference between a multisite network and a typical WordPress installation is that the network administrator has more control over individual sites.

In some cases, the network admin might disable the Plugins menu for individual sites within the network to maintain consistency or ensure stability across all sites.

To solve this problem, you can ask your network administrator to install plugins for you.

For more on this topic, see our guide on why you don’t see all plugins on WordPress multisite installs .

5. You Uploaded the Wrong Plugin File

Let’s say you want to upload a third-party plugin file, but WordPress keeps showing an error message like below:

In this case, you may want to see if you are uploading the right file in the first place. Plugin files usually come in a .zip package, which means they’ll use the .zip format.

You may also want to check if the zip content files you’ve downloaded are compatible as well. Not all third-party plugins come from trusted sources, and this may be the reason why they’re not uploading properly.

For more information about installing plugins, check out our guides below:

How to Install a WordPress Plugin (Step by Step)
Beginner’s Guide: How to Choose the Best WordPress Plugin
Should You Install Plugins Not Tested With Your WordPress Version?

Also, to minimize security risks, we recommend only installing plugins from reputable sources like the WordPress.org plugin directory . The WordPress.org directory has a review process and tends to offer plugins from trusted developers.

Here are some additional tips for choosing secure plugins:

Look for plugins with active development and good user ratings.
Check the ‘Last Updated’ date to ensure the plugin is compatible with your WordPress version.
Read the plugin description and reviews to understand its features and potential compatibility issues.

We hope this article helped you learn why you can’t add or install plugins in WordPress. You may also want to see our list of the must-have WordPress plugins and our guide on common WordPress errors and how to fix them.

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111 comments leave a reply.

Syed Balkhi says

Aug 11, 2024 at 2:24 pm

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Haider says

Jul 4, 2024 at 10:50 am

I have woocommerce installed on my wordpress website. I am trying to install WooPayments and Stripe but the plugins won’t let me click on install buttons since it requires woocommerce.

“Additional plugins are required WooCommerce”

So the error is that woocommerce is already installed and active but it is unable to detect that woocommerce is running.

WPBeginner Support says

Jul 8, 2024 at 9:46 am

In the case where it is not detecting a required plugin, we would recommend reaching out to the plugin’s support to ensure a specific version is not needed in case there was a recent update.

Petya Ivanova says

Jan 25, 2024 at 11:52 am

Thank you so much!!

Jan 26, 2024 at 10:57 am

hossein says

Dec 29, 2023 at 3:23 pm

Hello I can see the plugin menu and the plugin I have installed But the add new plugin button is disabled can you help me?

Jan 2, 2024 at 9:19 am

There is a good chance your site is a part of a multisite network. If it is not then we would recommend checking that you do not have any plugins that would prevent adding new plugins.

samaneh says

Sep 5, 2023 at 2:13 am

I can see plugin widget in my dashboard but when I clink on add plugin, there are no plugins. I just see an error: “An unexpected error occurred. Something may be wrong with WordPress.org or this server’s configuration. If you continue to have problems, please try the support forums.” If I search a plugin name in search bar, the page refreshes but finally this massage appears again. what did happened?

Sep 6, 2023 at 10:07 am

For that error, we would recommend checking with your hosting provider to see if they have the specific error logged or if they may have a setting in their system that may have blocked the connection to WordPress.org.

DaninMCI says

Jan 15, 2022 at 5:03 pm

How ridiculous. I have several websites and I was going to create a new WordPress-based site that needed to use a comparison chart but I’m not willing to pay $300 a year for plugins. I’ll go elsewhere I guess.

Jan 18, 2022 at 11:40 am

Richard Ross says

Jan 4, 2022 at 2:24 am

I have inserted the plugin name but it still prompts me the same error.

Error: The plugin has no name. Add a Plugin Name: line to your main plugin file and upload the plugin again. For more information, please review our documentation on Plugin Headers.

Jan 4, 2022 at 9:56 am

If the plugin is one you’re downloading from an external site you would want to reach out to the plugin’s support with that error message. If it is a custom plugin then you would want to ensure your plugin name is set as a comment in the header.

Pascal Idhiarhi says

Sep 5, 2021 at 3:35 pm

Hi, I tried to add new plugin, and theme. But I am currently getting 403 Forbidden error. What can I do?

Deborah says

Jul 9, 2021 at 5:49 pm

I have a multisite and I installed several plugins but one isn’t showing. I can see it when I go to plugins and I have activated it but it is not showing up in my dashboard so I cant use it. Help. Why isn’t a particular installed and activated plugin showing up in m dashboard but other plugins are?

Jul 12, 2021 at 9:43 am

Not all plugins work with multisite installations, we would recommend checking with the support for that plugin and they would be able to help with any issues like this.

Akshay says

Jul 6, 2021 at 10:07 pm

Hi, Thank you for sharing knowledge. We have a wordpress website hosted on our company internal server. Now we would like to migrate it to our cloud platform. I tried to click Add new plugin to install “All-in-One WP Migration”. However whenever I click on ‘Add new’ link server is returning 503 error. Rest all links on admin page works fine. Any suggestions?

Jul 7, 2021 at 9:05 am

For specifically the 503 error, we have a guide on how to resolve that error below:

https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-fix-503-service-unavailable-error-in-wordpress/

Monisha says

May 28, 2021 at 10:28 am

Thanks this helped! : )

May 28, 2021 at 11:06 am

Arif Ammar says

Apr 14, 2021 at 8:26 pm

Thanks WP team. My problem is solved. Thanks again for you precious support.

Apr 15, 2021 at 9:27 am

Evan Cleary says

Sep 20, 2020 at 12:50 am

I set up a WordPress site in 2014 and was able to get plugins without going into a business plan. And I sent up another site a few years ago and it was also not any problem to add plugins. As far as I know, it was via WordPress.com and not WordPress.org – I downloaded a theme and editors that and used my own URL hosted by a hosting company. I’m quite confused now as no one seems to be saying that this policy of having to pay for a business plan is a new thing. Is it a new thing?

Sep 21, 2020 at 1:22 pm

If your site is on a hosting provider and not the WordPress.com website then it is a WordPress.org site. Having to purchase the business plan on WordPress.com for access to plugins is not something new.

Sep 14, 2020 at 12:10 pm

I had one site of mine that had the issue of no option for adding or updating plugins. For some reason define(‘DISALLOW_FILE_MODS’,true); was in my wp-config file.

Once I deleted that line, my plugin options were restored. It took me a while to find this solution. I hope this helps people find this solution.

Sep 15, 2020 at 1:25 pm

Sophorn Chhum says

Nov 27, 2020 at 9:48 pm

Dec 12, 2020 at 1:57 pm

Thank you very much!

Oct 4, 2021 at 9:58 am

Excellent.Great it’s working.Thank you!!!

Aug 27, 2020 at 5:45 am

Thanks for the good article! I am bit confused, because I am super administrator and can’t install any new plugins. I can activate and deactivate plugins for sites or the whole network. But I don’t have the page for plugin installtion. Do you have any suggestions in this case? Thanks!

Aug 27, 2020 at 10:42 am

If you’re using a multisite like it sounds like you are, you would need to install the plugin in the network admin area rather than on the individual sites.

Jul 23, 2020 at 4:45 pm

when i try to install a pluging it shows the following: Installation failed: Abort class-pclzip.php : Missing zlib extensions what should i do

Jul 24, 2020 at 12:45 pm

For that error, you would want to first reach out to your hosting provider and they should be able to assist.

Amy Skea says

Jul 12, 2020 at 8:55 am

I can’t download I get this message. I have tried various plugins and get the same. Thank you

Installation failed: Could not copy file. wp-fastest-cache/wpFastestCache.php

Jul 14, 2020 at 10:09 am

For that specific message, you may want to try the recommendations in our article below: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-fix-file-and-folder-permissions-error-in-wordpress/

santosh says

Jul 7, 2020 at 4:29 am

hey i cant upload and install pluginsin my wordpress website. its shows just the blank page.please help me

Jul 8, 2020 at 9:00 am

If you are only seeing a blank page, you would want to follow the recommendations in our article below: https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-fix-the-wordpress-white-screen-of-death

Amarnath says

May 16, 2020 at 6:52 am

Hey, I am troubling to install wordpress. “The MySQL Connection could not be established.” It is written like this what should I do?

May 19, 2020 at 8:40 am

You would want to ensure your username and password in your wp-config file are the correct ones, you may also want to check with your hosting provider’s support if this is a new error and they should be able to assist.

Oct 19, 2019 at 1:57 pm

Hey. How Can I transfer my blog from wordpress.com to wordpress.org to get the benefits of the second one ?

Oct 21, 2019 at 10:22 am

For how to do that, you would want to take a look at our article here:

https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-properly-move-your-blog-from-wordpress-com-to-wordpress-org/

Zeeshan says

Oct 2, 2019 at 1:10 pm

hi! i am install pulgin but faild. and ERROR IS

Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded in G:\xampp\htdocs\Ecommrace\wp-includes\Requests\Transport\cURL.php on line 462

Oct 3, 2019 at 9:15 am

For fixing that error you would want to follow the recommendation in our article here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-fix-fatal-error-maximum-execution-time-exceeded-in-wordpress/

Ale Sants says

Sep 5, 2019 at 7:52 am

Hello! Same problem here. Cannot ADD plugins.

More details of my site:

WordPress 5.2.2 running Bridge theme, so WordPress.org. no .com

Hostgator for hosting

I am an admin and no one else has ever done any work on the site, so I am the only admin for sure.

Please help and thanks in advance!

Sep 5, 2019 at 9:16 am

You may want to check with your hosting provider to ensure there are no errors on their end that could be part of the problem. You could try checking your folder permissions as well similar to the article here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-fix-file-and-folder-permissions-error-in-wordpress/

Sep 5, 2019 at 1:37 pm

Thanks so much. Will do that and will send any updates.

Rishabh Jain says

Aug 30, 2019 at 2:46 am

Hey! I want to install WP super cache plugin but when I search it in plugin dialog box, on right top corner it shows ‘Not Available’ Why is it so? Is there any problem with my blog. Please help me out…

Aug 30, 2019 at 9:43 am

Is your site on WordPress.com or a managed hosting provider?

Mar 24, 2019 at 6:15 pm

Don’t know what I’m doing wrong with new wordpress.com blog (true newbie). My menu doesn’t look like those above. All I see are the following 7 options, all are listed on the left: Site Identity, Colors & Backgrounds, Fonts, Header Image, Menus, CSS and Widgets. I guess my question is, is this as it should be for the free (.com) site? Is it from this menu that I will create and complete my free blog?

Sorry to be so ignorant about this. I think I’m missing something as I don’t imagine it’s supposed to seem so confusing.

Mar 25, 2019 at 3:15 pm

Sadly, our tutorials are for WordPress.org rather than WordPress.com which is what you’re using would be part of the confusion. If you go to the wp-admin area of your WordPress.com site the admin area will look similar but you will still have the WordPress.com limitations.

Feb 22, 2019 at 7:51 am

Deactivate WordPress Plugin: WP Editor and you will be able to see list of your hidden plugin. WP Editor not tested/comparable with new WP version and php 7.

Feb 22, 2019 at 11:12 am

Nov 20, 2018 at 2:25 pm

I am trying to install a plug-in on a website that a company designed for me but I don’t have the plugin option in my administrator menu (made sure I was an admin not just a editor). My admin bar is also Red with “PRODUCTION SERVER” next to my name. Are these too related? How to I add plug-ins if I don’t have the the plug-in tab?

Nalin Puri says

Oct 29, 2018 at 4:19 am

I am using InstantWP Named automated wordpress local server.If i buy my hosting service can i shift my blog from instant vp to that hosting server of GoDaddy

Oct 29, 2018 at 10:01 pm

Yes it can be.

sajilesh kurup says

Oct 16, 2018 at 11:54 am

on wordpress website i am able to see pulgin menu, however as i hover mouse pointer over it not displaying option menu of add new

anh tuan says

Oct 12, 2018 at 10:05 pm

please help me! i’m a admin on my website but i can’t see any plugins on plugin dashboard, in my hostin, it still no problem??

Oct 14, 2018 at 2:59 pm

You may not have an admin account or someone you hired to work on your website has disabled your access to plugins area. Sometimes developers do this to make sure that their customers don’t accidentally break their websites.

kevin shiu says

Nov 12, 2018 at 12:26 pm

How do I go about fixing this myself assuming the original developer is no longer around?

Judy Adams says

Apr 23, 2018 at 3:14 pm

I tried adding the plug in contact form 7 add-on now I get a white a screen after activating or trying to activate. I cannot go to my dashboard or anything in word press now. When trying to FTP in to deactivate plugin I am not sure what login and password to use. Can you please help me? I don’t want to lose my whole website I created because I cant get in now.

Riazvic says

Apr 17, 2018 at 5:54 am

Hi, I am having an e-commerce website, unfortunately, I am having a theme which came with a premium plugin which I have purchased. their plugin section is available but widget section is not available how can I put google translate code into that theme where should use that code in the theme files? I hope to get an answer here. thanks in advance for your support. Kamal

Mar 31, 2018 at 2:41 am

Hello.I have the same issue of can not add new plugin in wordpress plugin panel.

1. No “add new” plugin options 2.No “trash” plugin options 3.Other issue is I can not find the “editor” in appearance panel

Would you like to let me know how can i fix this?

Oct 12, 2018 at 6:56 pm

I have same issues, it also can’t update existing plugins, because the link is gone. Have got the solutions?

Jacqueline says

Mar 30, 2018 at 4:08 pm

Hi. I purchased the Divi theme and plug in file. The theme uploaded fine but when I go to upload the plug in file it fails. Anything I can do? Thank you for your support on this matter.

Mar 30, 2018 at 7:34 pm

Hi Jacqueline,

You can try installing plugin via FTP .

Aziz Nazarov says

Nov 22, 2017 at 7:31 pm

Thank you for sharing such a valuable info. Maybe this’s a bit off topic question. I’m having a small issue at the moment with adding a new submenu page. So basically I got an Astra Theme (not a pro version) with Beaver Builder. I add the page as usual then add to the menu under sub-item, all looks good. But when I click on the sub menu page it doesn’t take me there. It basically takes me to a home page. What could be an issue? Could you help me please? Thank you

Sir Joe says

Nov 4, 2017 at 2:07 pm

Thanks a lot! Your article helped me

Aug 24, 2017 at 3:31 am

I cannot activated and install my plugin.

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_FUNCTION, expecting ‘)’ in E:\AppServ\www\shopify\wp-content\plugins\ninja-fb-private-reply\src\Facebook\autoload.php on line 45

please help me fix this .

Aug 5, 2017 at 12:24 am

Hi, I cant log on to my wordpress account. It says “ERROR: There is no user registered with that email address.” I know for a fact that that is the correct email address associated with the account.. Please help!!! I dont have any of the other information required to reset the account (such as transaction ID) HELP!!!!

Jul 29, 2017 at 11:58 am

should I switch to wix or weebly? this is stupid. I have to sit here for hours googling to not be able to do the stupidest simplest things. I don’t want to learn wordpress I just want a simple ecommerce site that wont be like a college course to get set up.

lokesh says

Jul 1, 2017 at 11:28 pm

I’m getting this message while installing the plugins.

An unexpected error occurred. Something may be wrong with WordPress.org or this server’s configuration. If you continue to have problems, please try the support forums.

How to solve please help

Yeboah Martin says

Jun 20, 2017 at 2:29 pm

I had this message when trying to upload a plugin:

POST Content-Length of 11688443 bytes exceeds the limit of 8388608 bytes in Unknown on line 0

Jun 20, 2017 at 7:03 pm

You need to increase the maximum file upload size .

Tabish says

Jan 26, 2018 at 8:57 am

Hi! Wanted to ask you guyz two things: You guyz run this website on WordPress, right? Which theme do you use? And like YEBOAH MARTIN said, I was facing the same error when I tried to create a video streaming site and uploaded videos. I did increase the file size limit to 977 GB! And I am sure that it isn’t the storage, as my hosting provider has made unlimited disk storage available! (Cuz I created that hosting service!)

Jan 26, 2018 at 6:28 pm

Hey Tabish,

We use a custom made WordPress theme. As for videos, please see our guide on why you should never upload videos to WordPress .

Jitendra Mahato says

May 14, 2017 at 2:39 am

Hi, I have migrated my blog yesterday. All the things are good but the error in the plugin. I have deleted all the plugins. After then, while i am starting to install the plugin, then No, any plugin is adding.. While adding…. Messages lke this… Could not create directory. /home/danfeh5/public_html/example.com/wp-content/plugins/boombox-theme-extensions

May 14, 2017 at 10:06 pm

Hey Jitendra,

It seems like your WordPress directory permissions are incorrect. Please see our guide on how to fix file and folder permissions error in WordPress

Angelo says

May 7, 2017 at 8:11 pm

Hi.Why is it my comment section is closed?Even if i downloaded comment plugin it seems nothing changed

May 7, 2017 at 10:31 pm

If comments are closed on all your articles, then go to Settings » Discussion page inside WordPress admin area and check the box next to ‘Allow people to post comments on new articles’ option. Any new article you now add will have comments enabled by default.

For your older article you will have to edit them and then on the post edit screen click on the Screen Options button at the top right corner of the screen. Check the box next to Discussion option. Now scroll down below the post editing area and you will see a Discussion meta box where you need to check the option ‘Allow Comment’ option.

May 3, 2017 at 11:17 am

Hi I got this when trying to install jetpack and its not on my list of plugins and I am not sure what to do Installing Plugin from uploaded file: jetpack.4.9.zip Unpacking the package…

Installing the plugin…

Destination folder already exists. /home/content/p3pnexwpnas02_data01/46/2075146/html/wp-content/plugins/jetpack/

Plugin install failed.

Return to Plugin Installer

May 3, 2017 at 10:26 pm

Your website already has a folder called jetpack. You need to connect to your website using an FTP client or File manager in Cpanel and delete that folder to install the plugin from the zip file.

Apr 4, 2017 at 2:51 pm

Hi, I can see and add plugins in “my” installation (its not a multisite) of wordpress but suddenly there’s no option for activate/delete under the plugin name, but I still can do this trough the bulk actions option… did someone know why this happens?

Omprakash says

Mar 29, 2017 at 2:33 am

Hi Why none of WP Plugins are installing in my WP Dashboard please Help me

Rafael says

Feb 24, 2017 at 10:59 am

I was added as ‘admin’ in a multisite WordPress so I couldn’t see the Plugins. Asked for the ‘network admin’ to enable Plugins in ‘Network Configurations’ but looks like that just allows me to see the Plugins, still not able to install new plugins.

Feb 24, 2017 at 9:01 pm

Hey Rafael,

The network admin or super admin can allow individual site admins to activate or deactivate plugins on their own.

Feb 25, 2017 at 9:44 am

Thank you for the reply, I got it now. It just wasn’t clear, I see now that only the network admin can install new plugins.

Feb 17, 2017 at 12:31 pm

awesome man: define(‘WP_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ’64M’);

this solved my problem after a migration from local to production

thank you so much!

Ankur Sharma says

Feb 10, 2017 at 8:50 am

i have installed wordpress on pc with xampp. when i install ULTIMATE MEMBER plugin it shows an error and when i upload the plugin it shows the memory limit problem.. i have already added that line you mentioned i.e. define(‘WP_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ’64M’);

and also i have changed a line in php.ini file in xampp

; Maximum allowed size for uploaded files. upload_max_filesize=3000M

nothing is working .. please help me .. Thanks!!

tom bukkots says

Feb 5, 2017 at 4:47 am

Can’t add or delete plugins in WordPress

Nicole says

Jan 11, 2017 at 3:22 pm

I have wordpress.com/wp-admin.. I have admin rights and i still have no options for adding new plugins. Any suggestions?

Jan 12, 2017 at 1:27 am

Please see our guide on the difference between self hosted WordPress.org vs free WordPress.com blog .

Ali Shair says

Jan 1, 2017 at 3:34 am

if i Host my wordpress.com site on Hostgator or go daddy then it is possible to upload themes or plugins

Jan 1, 2017 at 7:55 pm

No you cannot host your WordPress.com site anywhere else. You will need to use self hosted WordPress.org.

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Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress

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Business Directory Plugin is the perfect solution for professionals who are looking for a simple directory website builder for WordPress! If you’re not tech savvy, no worries. You can quickly get started by installing this simple plugin. It doesn’t require any developer knowledge whatsoever on your end.

Business Directory Plugin for WordPress

You’ve found the most popular, versatile, and easy to use WordPress directory plugin available. Increase interaction on your WordPress site, improve customer retention and add a generate revenue with our WordPress business directory plugin!

Our easy WordPress directory plugin allows you to take the listings you want and build a local directory, simple directory of providers, a real estate listings site, a Yellow-Pages directory, a Yelp clone with review sections, an address book directory, a book review site (like Goodreads), and much more.

Not only can you create business listings, but you can also build any other kind of listings directory. Build a team or employee directory, company directory, medical directory, and other web directory sites with our easy listing plugin.

Need a classifieds listings site? Try Another WordPress Classifieds Plugin – AWPCP .

Get Simple Listing Solutions

Here are just a few things our community is doing to build connections, help communities, and grow traffic with our directory website builder:

Start a listing manager service for providers. (Like counselors, plumbers, electricians, house cleaning, locksmiths, therapists, wedding vendors, veterinarians, consultants, photographers, artists, authors, etc.)
Make a Yelp-clone with reviews to connect travelers to hotels, tours, local businesses, and other visitor attractions.
Help people find resources for a city or small community. (Like sporting club listings, a church directory, local farms with produce, and Chamber of Commerce.)
Advertise businesses & sell listings to the owners.
Offer listings as a membership feature.
Help students make connections to study groups and an academic staff directory.

Create an online directory to become the “go to” source of your niche. Download Business Directory Plugin for WordPress now. It’s fast, easy, and flexible.

Free WordPress Listing Plugin Features

See all WordPress listing plugin features .

Fully customizable form fields to submit listings
Upload images per listing, allow restricted numbers of images based on plan
Lots of image options: drag and drop image uploads, easy image ordering, primary image settings, thumbnail sizing and more
Accept paid or free listings with Authorize.net
Full support for recurring payments
Allow for featured/sticky listings for an upgrade fee
Widgets for Featured, Latest and Random listings, and a Search widget.
Create multiple plans, which can be assigned to categories for posting
Built in CSV import and export for easy directory listing creation
Avoid spam listings with ReCaptcha
Sorting options for categories, listings, and front-end for users to choose sort order
Users who post can edit listings without access to the WP dashboard. Our directory software is a great listing manager.
SEO Friendly using Yoast SEO, Rank Math, or All in One SEO
Quick-search and sorting bar for listings for simple directory searches
Advanced search screen with ability to show/hide fields available for search
Mobile-friendly, responsive support when installed with a responsive theme
Multilingual directories with WPML
Integrates with popular plugins like NavXT Breadcrumbs and WP-PageNavi for easy use

Professional Directory Software Add-ons

Create an easy directory with more functionality with extra add-ons.

For a detailed list of features, please visit: BusinessDirectoryPlugin.com

File Upload – Allow users to upload and manage attachments on listings. Include PDFs, text files, and images in business listings.
Restrictions – Assign features to paid or sticky listing plans to give users incentive to upgrade.
ZIP Code Search – ZIP code/postal code radius and proximity searches supporting a number of countries.
Regions – Location based listing result filtering.
Ratings and Reviews – Create reviews with connections to each listing to rate listings (with Schema.org microformat). It’s a WordPress review plugin!
Google Maps – Display the geo location of the listing for a geo directory (categories, search, details — with custom map sizes)
Discount Codes – Ability to offer discount codes based on a % or fixed amount with expirations.
Claim Listings – Post claimable listings that other users can pay (or not) to claim.
Enhanced Categories – Display images or icons with categories, with Parent-Child Categories.

Payment Gateways for Paid Listings (Premium)

Stripe Gateway – Accept paid listings with Stripe payments.
PayPal Gateway – Accept payments using PayPal.
PayFast Gateway – Accept payments using PayFast.
Authorize.net Gateway .

Premium Directory Themes

Transform your WP directory site the easy way with a few clicks. Our business directory templates are designed not to take over as a full WordPress theme.

Elegant Grid Theme
Modern Theme
Business Card Theme
Tabbed Theme
Elegant Theme
Mobile Compact Theme
Restaurant Directory Theme

Please see our Documentation and the Quick Start guide.

Please see our detailed Installation Guide for instructions on how to get going quickly with our business directory software.

Full documentation is also available.

What types of directories can I build?

Our directory website builder software combined with our add-on modules is the most powerful directory plugin on the market. The options are limitless. Here are a few types of directories you can create:

Business listings
Company directory
Team directory
Member directory
Staff directory / Employee directory
Hotel directory
Medical directory
Restaurant directory
Church directory
Travel review directories
Software review sites
Professional directory
Local provider listings (like a Yelp clone)
A Yellow Pages directory
Online magazine listings
Website listings
Book review sites

Can I accept paid and free listings?

Yes it can. You can do this by creating plans for 0.00 and some other paid amount at the same time.

Do you have video tutorials for building WordPress directories?

Yes we do. They can be found here .

Will this plugin work with my theme?

Our WP directory plugin will work with any well-written, WP compliant theme. Generally speaking, paid themes tend to be higher quality than free ones.

Whatever theme you pick, we recommend using the Theme Check plugin (available for free on WordPress.org) to validate a theme. The more errors and warnings you see on the theme when you run that check, the worse the theme is. You can read more about it at https://wordpress.org/plugins/theme-check/

Can I translate my web directories?

Yes! We offer many user-provided translations under the /languages folder. It is already available in the following languages:

And you can also easily translate it yourself .

Is this plugin compatible with WordPress Multisite (WPMU)?

Yes it is. However, you cannot “network activate” the plugin (as this will share the database). Activate it on only the sub sites you need it.

This can be done under Plugins -> Add New as the Administrator user. Do not “network activate” as the “super admin”.

Easy to Use

Fantastic Plugin

Excellent support

Great support

Free version is underwhelming

Contributors & developers.

“Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

“Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to the translators for their contributions.

Translate “Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress” into your language.

Interested in development?

Browse the code , check out the SVN repository , or subscribe to the development log by RSS .

Fix: Security fix for potential CSV injection. Credit to Wordfence for the report.
Fix: When logged out, the autocomplete dropdowns didn’t always have styling.
Code: Changes for code readibility and easier maintance with higher standard requirements.
Fix: Security fix for searching.
Fix: After a quick search with two words, don’t include a “+” in the advanced search.
Fix: Reduce the number of API calls to speed up admin area and reduce throttling.
Fix: In URL fields, use WordPress functions to handle auto adding the http if missing for more reliability.
Code: Improve code consistency for doc blocks and phpcs.
Increase minimum PHP version required to 7.0
The minimum WordPress version required is now 5.9
New: If a listing doesn’t have an email address, don’t show the contact form since we have nowhere to send the notification
Fix: The contact form on a listing wasn’t showing on mobile screens
Fix: The drag handle wasn’t showing for ordering plans in the admin area
Fix: Exported files were showing /n for line breaks with WYSIWYG editor
Fix: In some cases, the category was required twice when going back and forth between pages when creating or editing a listing
Fix: Only use advanced search in the widget if fields are selected
Fix: Set defaults to avoid errors if nothing is selected in a widget
Performance: Cut out an extra API call to fetch themes in the admin area
New: Update the front-end search and create listing appearance.
New: Use colors and styles from block themes for buttons.
New: Add a plan selection layout when submitting a listing.
New: Add wpbdp_minimum_backend_role hook to override the default ‘manage_options’ role required for access to the admin area.
Fix: The listing appearance option was showing as HTML.
Fix: Updates for better PHP 8.2 compatibility.
Fix: Russian characters were causing fatal errors in some cases.
New: Allow editors to edit listings from front-end.
New: Update Twitter logo to X.
New: Add edit listing link on payment confirmation page. This is espeically helpful after a listing was claimed.
Security: The payment history on a listing could be cleared by non-admins.
Security hardening: Check nonce and user role with all back-end ajax calls.
Rename a few social site settings to make them more clear.
Improve the layout of social icons.
Switch from using roles to capabilities. Now a custom role could have access by using the ‘manage_posts’ and ‘edit_others_posts’ capabilities.
Change the wording above the contact form so it makes sense for any directory type.
Hide more admin notices from other plugins. This was confusing when it looked like the notice was from BD.
Fix: WP 6.4 compatibility. The category page lost its content with some themes.
Code: Start autoloading more classes for lower baseline memory usage.
New: Add more detail in the Recaptcha validation message for editors or higher for help debugging. Any error code and V3 score will be shown.
Security: It was possible for a logged in “contributor” user to delete an admin listing.
Fix: Sticky listings weren’t showing at the top when shown using a shortcode or a category page.
Fix: Sticky listings were always in the same order, regardless of settings
Fix: If a private field is switched to a type that doesn’t have privacy options, show the option so it can be turned off.
New: Add quick links to support and docs in the admin notification area.
New: When sorting by rating, consider the rating count in addition to the average so listings with more ratings will be higher if they have the same average.
Fix: Some sites were getting 404 errors on the single listing page.
Fix: In Avada theme, listings were showing twice.
Fix: A few updates for PHP 8.2 deprecation messages.
Fix: When using a checkbox for categories, it wasn’t being correctly required when submiting a new listing.
Fix: CSV import was failing when there was an ‘enter’ in a field.
Fix: A conflict with the Custom Start Date plugin with Woocommerce was causing an “Invalid Nonce” error.

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Last updated 1 month ago
Active installations 10,000+
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Tested up to 6.5.5
PHP version 7.0 or higher

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Do you need business plan for wordpress plugins.

When it comes to starting and running a successful WordPress plugin business, there are a few things you’ll need in place. A business plan is one of these essential pieces of information, and if you’re not already creating one, it’s time to start.

What is a business plan?

A business plan is a document that lays out your business goals, strategies, and objectives. It should also include a detailed financial analysis of your proposed business, as well as a timeline for achieving success.

Why is a business plan important?

A business plan is essential for any business, but is especially important for plugin businesses. A business plan can help you determine the financial viability of your plugin, identify potential markets and customers, and map out a plan for reaching those markets.

How to create a business plan for your WordPress plugins

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the process of creating a business plan will vary depending on your plugin and business goals. However, there are a few tips that can help you get started.

1. Define your business goals

First and foremost, you’ll need to determine your business goals. This involves answering questions such as:

What are your plugin’s primary objectives?

What are your plugin’s Target markets?

What are your plugin’s goals and objectives?

Once you have a clear understanding of your goals, you can start to develop strategies and plans to achieve them.

2. Analyze your current business

In order to create a successful business plan, you’ll need to analyze your current business situation. This includes reviewing your past sales figures, analyzing your customer base, and assessing your current financial situation.

3. Estimate your costs and revenue

In order to estimate your costs and revenue, you’ll need to know your current expenses and income. This information can be gathered through financial statements, market research, and estimates.

4. Create a timeline and budget

Once you have an accurate estimate of your costs and revenue, you can create a timeline and budget for your plugin business. This will help you track your progress and ensure that you’re making the most informed decisions.

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ClickFunnels Vs. WordPress (2024 Comparison)

Published: Aug 7, 2024, 8:09am

ClickFunnels Vs. WordPress (2024 Comparison)

Clickfunnels vs. wordpress: at a glance, how clickfunnels and wordpress stack up, cost of clickfunnels vs. wordpress, customer reviews & reputation, top clickfunnels and wordpress alternatives, bottom line, frequently asked questions (faqs).

ClickFunnels and WordPress are two popular website builders. However, each platform caters to a different target audience. In this comparison review, we’ll look at what each does and what makes them unique and different. Read on to see where you might choose to use ClickFunnels and where you might choose to use WordPress.

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ClickFunnels is a website builder that uses templates to build sales funnels for specific products, services or classes. It’s designed to represent one product that it pitches to consumers through a sales page. Walking consumers through the funnel, there may be upsells and cross-sells that happen as the funnel tries to maximize every sale. WordPress can do this as well but doesn’t have the templates built the way ClickFunnels does. WordPress is a website builder for a more traditional type of website that will have pages describing the company and a store page that features products and services for purchase.

ClickFunnels

Starting price

per month, billed annually

Unlimited storage

ClickFunnels starts any of its three platform plans with a 14-day trial. One thing that users will notice is the price of ClickFunnels. It tends to be on the more expensive side. Even its lowest-tiered plan is $127 per month. This can add up for an entrepreneur who is developing a new business website on a shoestring budget.

The first plan in the ClickFunnels platform is the Basic plan. It sells for $127 per month when billed annually or $147 when billed monthly. In this plan, you get:

One website
One admin user
10,000 contacts
Unlimited courses
Unlimited workflows
Unlimited pages
Unlimited products
Unlimited email sequences
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CF1 Maintenance Mode Plan

You can step up to the next plan on the platform, called the Pro plan. It is available for $157 per month when billed annually or $197 per month when billed monthly. In this plan, you get:

Everything in Basic plan
100 funnels
Five admin users
Three domains
25,000 contacts
Application programming interface (API) access

The most robust plan is the Funnel Hacker plan, which costs $208 per month when billed annually. Otherwise, it is $497 per month when billed monthly. In this plan, you get:

Everything in the Pro plan
Three websites
Unlimited funnels
Nine domains
200,000 contacts

Learn more: Read our ClickFunnels vs. Shopify comparison .

Easy-to-use templates
Drag-and-drop design
Robust analytics
Expensive for new business
Limited basic plan

$4 per month

WordPress is one of the most popular website builders on the market. It has six plans to choose from that help you tailor the platform to what your needs are.

The first tier is the Free forever plan. In this plan, you get:

Beautiful themes and patterns
Unlimited users
Time machine for post-edits
Built-in newsletter and RSS
Brute-force protection
Smart redirects
Online forever
10% transaction fee for payments
1GB of storage
Paid subscribers
Paid content gating
Donations and tips
Payment buttons
Visitor stats
Spam protection
Limited automatic shares in social media
Contact form

From there, you can get the Starter plan for $4 per month or $48 billed annually. In this plan, you get:

Everything in Free
Free domain for one year
Ad-free experience
Extremely fast
Domain name system (DNS) with secure sockets layer (SSL)
Support via email
8% transaction fee for payments
6GB of storage

Moving up a tier, you can have the Explorer plan for $8 per month or $96 billed annually. In this plan, you get:

Everything in Personal
Live chat support
Premium themes
Earn with WordAds
Style customization
4% transaction fee for payments
Unlimited automatic shares in social media
Site activity log
13GB of storage

A step up in plans would be the Creator plan for $25 per month or $300 billed annually. In this plan, you get:

Everything in Premium
Install plugins and themes
Unrestricted bandwidth
Global edge caching
Web application firewall (WAF)
Content delivery network (CDN) with 28 locations
High-frequency central processing units (CPUs)
Automated datacenter failover
Isolated site infrastructure
Managed malware protection
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) mitigation
SFTP/SSH, WP-CLI, Git tools
Free staging site
Automated WordPress updates
Centralized site management
2% transaction fee for regular payments
0% transaction fee for WooCommerce
Real-time backups
One-click restores
Uptime monitor
Built-in Elasticsearch
Plugin auto-updates
Tools for search engine optimization (SEO)
50GB of storage

A more robust plan is the Entrepreneur plan which is $45 per month or $540 billed annually. In this plan, you get:

Everything in Business
Premium store themes
Powerful store design tools
Display products by brand
Product add-ons
Assembled products and kits
Min/max order quantities
Back-in-stock notifications
Dynamic product upsells
Referral and loyalty programs
Custom marketing automation
Offer bulk discounts
Inventory management
Streamlined checkout
Sell in 60-plus countries
Integration with top shipping carriers
0% transaction fee for all payments

If you still need more, you can contact WordPress sales for a custom quote on the Enterprise solution.

Learn more: Read our WordPress review .

Open-source content management system
Easily customized
Thousands of themes
Can be confusing to set up
Costs can add up with hosting, themes and plugins

ClickFunnels is designed for the entrepreneur looking to hype and sell a particular product that has long sales pages and video marketing themes. WordPress is a more diverse platform that allows entrepreneurs to build a more robust website using free or paid themes.

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Starting Price

Price is a very important consideration when looking at a website builder. Where WordPress has a low entry point, ClickFunnels is considered high. You can get into WordPress for free and still have a robust working website. Meanwhile, ClickFunnels starts at $127 per month. This is a steep starting point for a company that is getting started. However, ClickFunnels relies on its funnels to help entrepreneurs convert sales sooner rather than later.

Free trials help you test the product and service prior to buying it and are extremely helpful to consumers. ClickFunnels has a 14-day free trial period for any of its plans. WordPress has a free plan but no free trial on its upgraded plans. Essentially, you need to upgrade the plan to see if you like the more expensive features. There’s no way to try them out for a short period of time and then make the decision.

Customer Support

When something goes wrong or there is a problem, how can you access help to resolve it? This is done through customer support. Both ClickFunnels and WordPress have support. However, ClickFunnels is limited to email and chat during business hours. WordPress has email support on its Free plan. This is upgraded to 24/7 support on its paid plans, where you can get chat support anytime you need it.

Social Media Integrations

Being able to push blogs or sale items to social media increases your chances of being seen and getting sales. Both ClickFunnels and WordPress have unlimited social media integrations. You don’t have to worry about what platform you are sending it to, you can do it with a few simple clicks.

Storage Limit

ClickFunnels has no limit on the storage capacity of your website. This gives you a lot of leeway to host videos and courses without worrying about maxing out capacity. Meanwhile, WordPress has anywhere from one to 50GB of storage, depending on the plan you purchase. It is feasible that you may need to upgrade your plan to get the storage you need for your website.

Drag and Drop Editor

Drag and drop editors make it easy to customize a website and make it your own. Both ClickFunnels and WordPress utilize drag-and-drop editors, so getting started is as easy as it can be.

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Understanding what real customers have to say about a product or service is important in understanding whether it lives up to the marketing hype. Forbes Advisor considers what users say on reputable review sites, such as G2.

When it comes to ClickFunnels, G2 posts 390 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars out of five. Things that consumers like about ClickFunnels include that it is an effective tool to market a product or service. You don’t need any advanced website building experience or know how to get a great-looking and effective funnel built. People also like the numerous integrations ClickFunnels has and the third-party tools you can utilize. Consumers don’t like the price of ClickFunnels. They find it on the high end of website builders and on the high end of funnel-building platforms.

WordPress has quite a number of reviews on G2: 8,644. It maintains an average of 4.4 stars out of five. Consumers like that it is open source, which means with the right developer, you can customize the site to meet your needs. Websites are mobile-friendly and there are tons of free and premium themes to make the site look fabulous and unique. What consumers don’t like is that WordPress is vulnerable to hackers and doesn’t have great customer support.

Neither ClickFunnels nor WordPress made it to the Forbes Advisor Best Website Builders List. This is likely because of the specialty nature of their platforms. Here are some other popular platforms to consider.

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If you’re shopping for a website builder, consider the platforms offered by ClickFunnels and WordPress. One is designed more for a specific sales funnel while the other meets the needs of most website builders.

ClickFunnels is best for:

Entrepreneurs who want to launch a specific product, service or course that requires a lot of sales content to explain why the product is the best on the market.

WordPress is best for:

Entrepreneurs with a tight budget looking to get a lot of features and benefits from the platform.
Developers who can customize the website using the open-source coding on the platform.

How much does it cost to hire someone to build a website?

While many website builders allow you to build your own website without paying a third-party contractor, there are times when people will hire someone. The cost is contingent on the work that needs to be done, meaning what type of coding is necessary, if any, and how many pages need to be built. It can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to upward of $10,000, with annual maintenance programs costing around $1,000.

Is Wix or WordPress better?

Wix wins Forbes Advisor’s Best Website Builder platform. WordPress doesn’t even make the list. Wix is easy to use and has a robust option that will fit into most budgets. WordPress is massive but can be difficult to use and learn.

How many hours does it take to build a website?

The time it takes to build a website depends on how big the website is and how complex the site’s operations are. It can take as little as five hours or more than 200 hours to build a website.

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17 Best WordPress Development Plugins for Developers (Free + Paid)

Updated on August 7, 2024

As a WordPress developer, you always look for ways to enhance efficiency and streamline your workflow. WordPress development plugins can save time and make creating and maintaining WordPress sites easier.

Despite its popularity and flexibility, WordPress can present challenges such as optimizing database queries, managing user roles, and debugging code. On average, a WordPress developer spends around one business day per hour on these tasks, so even small tasks can add up quickly.

Selecting the best plugins can help you address these technical aspects quickly, allowing you to focus on more critical tasks.

Since you’re here, you’re obviously searching for a list of plugins that can help you save time in your WordPress development efforts. And for that, we have created a list of the 17 best WordPress development plugins out there. Our list will have both paid and free options.

Let’s get started…

What Are WordPress Developer Plugins?

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WordPress developer plugins are tools designed to enhance efficiency during site development. Since developers often spend hours on a single task, these plugins can significantly reduce the time required to develop and maintain WordPress sites, allowing you to focus on more critical aspects of your projects.

They speed testing processes by enabling easy switching between WordPress user accounts, viewing template hierarchies for any page, and running cross-browser tests. They also add new functionalities, like managing cron events directly from your WP Admin, and assist with custom code by allowing you to add PHP snippets, custom fields, or custom CSS.

In short, if it can help you develop WordPress sites better and more efficiently, then it counts as a WordPress developer plugin.

Here’s our list of the 17 top paid and free WordPress development plugins in 2024:


1	4.9	877
2	4.8	1,218
3	4.8	914
4	4.6	1,341
5	4.9	447
6	4.7	445
7	4.8	194
8	4.6	268
9	4.9	59
10	4.5	149
11	4.2	65
12	3.5	164
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14	4.1	7
15	5.0	7
16	4.8	20
17	5.0	35

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1. What The File

What The File plugin simplifies the process of identifying which template parts are used to display the page you’re viewing. It is 100% free, has over 50,000 active installations, and is compatibility-tested up to version 6.3.5.

Here are some key features of What The File:

Provides an overview of all template parts used to generate the current page.
Integrates into the WordPress toolbar for easy access to the What The File option.
Enables viewing of template parts by hovering over the toolbar option without leaving the page.
Allows direct editing of template files through the theme editor from the toolbar.
Simplifies the process of checking and editing code in specific template parts.

What The File is particularly useful for developers who need to quickly pinpoint and edit specific parts of their theme, streamlining the development workflow.

Rating and Reviews:

What The File has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 877 reviews.

2. Query Monitor

Query Monitor is one of the best WordPress query plugins for understanding what’s happening underneath your site’s hood. This tool is 100% free to use, has over 200,000 active installations, and is compatibility-tested up to version 6.6.1.

It provides a vast amount of information for any page on your site’s front end or in the WP Admin.

Here are some WordPress development-oriented features of Query Monitor:

Breaks down database queries with timing details and shows queries from various themes and plugins.
Displays the template hierarchy for the frontend page you’re currently viewing.
Lists all blocks used on the frontend page.
Shows every JavaScript script loaded on the page.
Displays every enqueued CSS file on the page.
Lists all hooks and actions from the current page, including their priority.
Shows all server-side HTTP API calls made during the page load.

You can also set up your own custom logging variables to further debug your site. We have a guide on how to use Query Monitor that you should definitely check out.

Overall, if you want a single plugin that gives you access to a huge amount of data about each page on your site, Query Monitor is a great place to start.

Query Monitor has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 447 reviews.

3. Theme Check

Theme Check plugin lets developers test custom WordPress themes against the latest review standards. This plugin is useful for ensuring your theme complies with current standards before use or distribution. It is 100% free, has over 30,000 active installations, and is compatibility tested up to version 6.4.5.

Here are some WordPress development-oriented features of Theme Check:

Tests your theme against the latest WordPress theme review standards.
Displays results directly in your WP Admin for immediate feedback.
Supports Trac formatting for easy integration with Trac tickets.
Runs automated testing tools similar to those used by WordPress.org for theme submissions.
Provides a consolidated view of all test results through a simple admin menu.

If you need to ensure your theme adheres to current WordPress standards, Theme Check offers a straightforward approach to validating your theme.

You can also take advantage of Cloudways WordPress theme detector that can help you find the theme deployed at your favorite WordPress websites.

Theme Check has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 194 reviews.

4. Simple CSS

Simple Custom CSS and JS plugin lets you customize your WordPress site’s appearance by easily adding custom CSS and JavaScript code without modifying theme or plugin files.

This plugin is useful for applying custom CSS tweaks and scripts directly to your site. It is 100% free, has over 600,000 active installations, and is compatibility tested up to version 6.6.1.

Here are some WordPress development-oriented features of Simple Custom CSS and JS:

Provides a text editor with syntax highlighting for writing code.
Allows you to include code inline or in an external file.
Lets you choose to print code in the header or footer.
Supports adding CSS or JS to both the frontend and the admin side.
Enables you to add multiple code snippets.
Preserves your customizations even when changing themes.

If you want an efficient way to manage custom CSS and JS on your WordPress site without altering core files, Simple Custom CSS and JS offers a practical solution.

Simple CSS has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 59 reviews.

5. WP Crontrol

WP Crontrol is a free WordPress plugin designed to help you manage and understand the WP-Cron system. It has over 200,000 active installations and has been tested for compatibility up to version 6.6.1.

WP Crontrol provides a comprehensive interface for viewing and managing all cron events on your WordPress site. It eliminates the need to manually set up and manage WordPress cron jobs , saving you time and effort.

Here are some of its features:

View all cron events, including details like recurrence, next scheduled run, arguments, and callback functions.
Manage cron events by adding, editing, deleting, pausing, resuming, or running them immediately.
Debug scheduled tasks to ensure they execute as planned.
Enhance site functions by adding custom cron events, such as scheduling site backups.

Although there are many WordPress Cron Job plugins , WP Crontrol is better as it can streamline your workflow and automate routine tasks, making your development process more efficient.

If you’re using Cloudways, you can also take advantage of our built-in Cron Optimizer feature . We highly recommend you check out this nifty feature if you haven’t explored it in the platform.

WP Crontrol has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 149 reviews.

6. Debug Bar

Debug Bar is a free WordPress developer plugin that provides detailed insights into various technical aspects of your site, including database queries, caching details, and request specifics.

With over 30,000 active installations and compatibility tested up to version 6.5.5, Debug Bar is one of the most used debug plugins by developers aiming to optimize site performance.

Debug Bar adds a debug menu to your WordPress dashboard, offering a variety of useful features for debugging and monitoring site performance. Key features include:

Error Logs : Access to error logs to help identify and resolve issues quickly.
Cache Information : Detailed cache data to optimize site speed and performance.
Database Queries : Monitors and provides information on MySQL queries, making it easier to pinpoint and fix database-related issues.
Request Details : Insights into request specifics for a comprehensive understanding of site operations.

Additionally, Debug Bar supports several extensions that enhance its functionality for specific debugging needs. Notable add-ons include:

Debug Bar Cron : Offers information about scheduled events.
Debug Bar ElasticPress : Assists in debugging ElasticPress queries.
Debug Bar Transients : Displays data on WordPress transients.
Debug Bar Constants : Adds panels to view defined WordPress and PHP constants for the current request.

These extensions are just a few examples, with more available by exploring the plugin directory for “Debug Bar.”

Debug Bar has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews.

7. Health Check and Troubleshooting

Health Check and Troubleshooting development plugin

Health Check and Troubleshooting plugin gives you a comprehensive overview of your WordPress site’s health, making it an essential tool for every site. It is 100% free, has over 300,000 active installations, and is compatibility-tested up to version 6.6.1.

Here are some WordPress development-oriented features of Health Check and Troubleshooting:

Provides a quick snapshot of your site’s health, highlighting potential issues.
Detects common configuration errors and known issues within your WordPress setup.
Offers detailed information about your WordPress and server configuration for easy sharing with support teams.
Enables a clean WordPress session with all plugins disabled and a default theme enabled, specific to your user session.
Verifies that your WordPress core files are intact and haven’t been tampered with.
Ensures that your site can successfully send emails.
Checks that your plugins are compatible with future PHP updates.

You can also utilize the Tools section to perform additional checks, such as verifying the integrity of WordPress files, ensuring email functionality, and checking plugin compatibility with future PHP versions.

Health Check & Troubleshooting has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 164 reviews.

Health Check and Troubleshooting rating and reviews

8. Styleguide

Styleguide – Custom Fonts and Colors plugin for WordPress allows you to edit fonts and colors during web design. This plugin is free, has over 4,000 active installations, and is compatibility-tested up to version 6.5.0. It enables live previews in the WordPress Customizer before saving your new settings.

Here are some of the features of Styleguide – Custom Fonts and Colors:

Edit fonts and colors in your WordPress themes easily using the WordPress Customizer.
Live previews allow you to see changes in real-time before saving.
Choose from 45 top Google Fonts to personalize your site.
Compatible with all default WordPress themes, with plans to support more in the future.
Filter fonts by character sets, including non-Latin languages like Russian.
Offers functionality for developers to add support for additional themes and fonts.

Styleguide streamlines the process of personalizing your site’s appearance, making it easy for even non-developers to customize fonts and colors without needing to hire a designer or make code changes.

Read more: How to use custom Google Fonts in WordPress .

Styleguide – Custom Fonts and Colors has a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

9. Catch IDs

Catch IDs is a lightweight WordPress developer plugin designed to simplify the process of viewing numerical IDs for various content types directly in the Admin Section Table. Ideal for users who need quick access to Post ID, Page ID, Media ID, Links ID, Category ID, Tag ID, and User ID, this plugin is 100% free, has over 30,000 active installations, and is compatibility tested up to version 6.5.5.

Here are some WordPress development-oriented features of Catch IDs:

Offers numerical IDs for posts, pages, and media.
Displays IDs for links, categories, and tags.
Lists user IDs for easy reference.
Shows IDs in a dedicated column within the WP Admin Table.
Provides a faster and more efficient way to manage and locate IDs without checking URLs.

If you’re looking for a straightforward tool to streamline content management and improve efficiency in finding and using content IDs, Catch IDs is a practical choice.

Catch IDs has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.

1. Advanced Custom Fields

Advanced Custom Fields development plugins

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) lets you effortlessly add and organize custom fields into groups using a user-friendly visual interface in the WP Admin. This tool is essential for developers who need to manage complex content structures without delving into code.

ACF offers a variety of field types, including repeater fields, making it versatile for different data needs. Its intuitive API simplifies the process of displaying custom field data on the front end of your site.

Provides an intuitive interface for adding and grouping custom fields.
Supports a variety of field types, including repeater fields for complex data management.
Allows easy integration of custom field data on the frontend with a user-friendly API.
Enables the creation and management of custom blocks using a PHP-based framework.
Facilitates the addition and customization of options pages in the WP Admin.
Manages custom post types and taxonomies directly from the ACF interface.

The free version covers many use cases, but for advanced features, you can opt for the premium versions:

Personal : $49/year for 1 website
Freelancer : $149/year for up to 10 websites
Agency : $249/year for unlimited websites

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,218 reviews.

Advanced Custom Fields rating and reviews

2. WP Reset

WP Reset (300,000+ active installations, Tested with WordPress 6.6.1) offers a fast and safe way to reset your WordPress site’s database to its default state without altering any files.

It’s particularly useful for plugin and theme developers, allowing for quick testing and debugging by resetting settings and content with ease.

Key Features:

Lets you create and restore snapshots with a single click for easy site recovery.
Offers flexible data reset options to target all data or specific elements like theme settings.
Supports WP-CLI for advanced command-line operations.
Provides three levels of resets: Options Reset, Site Reset, and Nuclear Site Reset.
Handles resets across multiple sites in a multisite setup.
Allows individual resets of media, plugins, or other site components.

The plugin is free, with Pro versions offering additional features:

Agency : $119/year
Team Lifetime by AppSumo : $49/lifetime
Personal : $39/year

Check out our WP Reset plugin review .

WP Reset – Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 914 reviews.

3. File Manager

With over 1 million active installations and compatibility tested up to version 6.6.1, File Manager allows you to edit, delete, upload, download, zip, copy, and paste files and folders directly from the WordPress backend. Avoid the hassle of FTP and manage your files effortlessly.

Additionally, you can preview files within the plugin, search, as well as drag and drop files and adjust the directory structure. We have a blog on how to access server files through WordPress File Manager plugin if you wanna learn more on how to use this.

Allows you to perform various file operations like copy, move, upload, rename, edit, and delete.
Supports drag and drop for easy file management and multi-file selection.
Enables creating, archiving, and extracting files in formats like zip, rar, tar, and gzip.
Provides control over file sizes and types for uploads and downloads.
Features a built-in code editor with syntax checking to help prevent errors.
Offers multiple themes for customizing the File Manager’s appearance.
Displays detailed file properties with a right-click.

Pricing: Free with a $25 Pro upgrade for one site and various premium add-ons.

File Manager has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 1,341 reviews.

4. Code Snippets

Code Snippets is a powerful WordPress plugin with over 900,000 active installations and compatibility up to WordPress version 6.5.5. It lets you efficiently manage and deploy custom PHP and HTML code snippets directly from your WordPress Admin.

Key features include:

Add unlimited PHP and HTML snippets to manage custom code without altering your theme’s functions.php file.
Enable or disable snippets to control their activation and execution.
Execute snippets contextually, choosing to run them only on the front end, in the WP Admin, or site-wide.
Export and import snippets easily using a single .json file for transferring between sites.

While the free version covers essential functionality, the Pro version offers additional features such as custom CSS and JavaScript snippets. The Pro plans are priced as follows:

Plus: $3.90
Advanced: $7.90
Professional: $14.90
Unlimited: $29.90

You may also want to check out: Best WordPress coding plugins .

Code Snippets has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 445 reviews.

5. Custom Post Type UI

With over 1+ million active installations and compatibility tested up to WordPress 6.5.5, Custom Post Type UI lets you register and manage custom post types and taxonomies for your WordPress site through an intuitive interface. It simplifies the process of creating custom content types, making it accessible even if you’re not a developer.

Check out our blog on how to create custom post types in WordPress.

Simple interface for creating custom post types and taxonomies
Custom Post Type UI Extended for displaying custom content
Examples of available layouts with Custom Post Type UI Extended
Single: $29.00
2-5 Sites: $49.00
Unlimited Sites: $84.00

Custom Post Type UI has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 268 reviews.

6. Visual CSS Style Editor

Visual CSS Style Editor development plugin

Visual CSS Style Editor is a powerful visual CSS editor that lets you customize any element on your WordPress site using an intuitive point-and-click interface. Ideal for developers and designers alike, it speeds up the process of adding custom CSS in WordPress themes using plugin in real time.

With this plugin, you can easily adjust colors, fonts, sizes, and positions directly from the visual editor. The plugin includes a flexible element inspector, a measuring tool, and a wireframe view, providing all the tools you need to fine-tune your site’s design.

Customize any page or theme visually without coding by clicking on elements and making adjustments.
Modify over 60 style properties, including colors, fonts, sizes, and positions.
View changes instantly with live CSS editing and preview.
Export your CSS as a standalone stylesheet once you’re satisfied with your changes.
Use additional tools like an element inspector, measuring tool, and wireframe view for precise design work.
Manage and revert changes easily with undo/redo history options.
Regular License : $32
Optional Support Extension : $10.13 for an additional 12 months

Visual CSS Style Editor is available in both a free version for basic CSS edits and a premium version for advanced features like animation management and gradient generation.

The Visual CSS Style Editor has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on user reviews.

Visual CSS Style Editor rating and reviews

7. Usersnap

Usersnap is a feedback platform that enhances your WordPress site by collecting, managing, analyzing, and sharing feedback throughout the product development lifecycle. It is used by major brands like Facebook, Microsoft, Canva, and Instacart.

With over 900 active installations and compatibility tested up to version 6.5.5, Usersnap integrates seamlessly into your site.

Floating feedback widgets let visitors submit feedback effortlessly.
Detailed feedback includes technical details, screenshots, and recordings for better context.
Clients can annotate directly on the page during development for precise feedback.
Offers a centralized dashboard to manage and view all feedback from one place.

Usersnap is free to install but requires the Usersnap service for full functionality. A 15-day free trial is available with no credit card required. Following the trial, the pricing plans are:

First 20 feedback items : €0/month
Starter : €39/month
Growth : €89/month
Professional : €159/month
Premium : Starts from €319/month

Usersnap has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

8. Marker.io

Marker.io is a visual feedback and bug reports plugin that allows developers to collect user and client feedback directly into their preferred project management tools.

Collect user feedback on every page non-intrusively.
Receive detailed feedback from colleagues and internal stakeholders.
Encourage visual feedback through annotations, images, and text.
Facilitate easy discussion of reports with clients and users.
Provide developers with the necessary metadata to fix bugs.
Session replay to capture the last 30 seconds of user experience.

The plugin can be installed in minutes and can live as a small widget across an entire website or on an individual web page. Every report goes directly into your project management tool, ensuring comprehensive feedback.

Starter: $39/month (billed annually)
Team: $99/month (billed annually)
Enterprise: Custom pricing

Marker.io has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews.

Update WordPress Plugins Seamlessly With SafeUpdates

SafeUpdates automatically handles core updates, plugins, and themes, allowing you to leverage the latest version of each.

You can download any plugin for your site, but that can be risky. Here’s how to choose the right plugins for your WordPress site:

Recommended Plugins : Consider plugins recommended by industry experts. They often highlight tried-and-tested options that fit specific needs.
Compare Features : Evaluate the features of different plugins. Choose one that offers the functionality you need without unnecessary extras.
Check Ratings : Look at the ratings on the WordPress plugin repository. Higher ratings usually indicate better reliability and user satisfaction.
Read Reviews : Go through user reviews to understand the plugin’s performance and any potential issues. Reviews can offer real-world insights into how well a plugin works.
Review Support : Check if the plugin provides good support and detailed documentation. Reliable support can be crucial for troubleshooting and getting the most out of the plugin.
Look at Screenshots : Check screenshots to understand the plugin’s interface and design. This helps ensure that it aligns with your site’s aesthetic and usability requirements.
Check FAQs : Read the FAQs for additional information about the plugin’s capabilities and limitations. This can help you avoid surprises and ensure compatibility with your site.
Test the Plugin : If possible, test the plugin on a staging site before installing it on your live site. This lets you see how it functions without risking your site’s performance. Cloudways offers a free 1-click staging environment for all your applications and on all plans.

Wrapping Up

Choosing the right plugins for your WordPress development needs can be daunting, with so many options available. We’ve helped streamline this process by highlighting 17 essential plugins that can significantly enhance your development workflow.

We’ve covered various plugins, including visual feedback systems, custom field managers, file editors, and more. Each has been carefully selected based on its features, ease of use, and value to developers.

Whether you need to reset your site quickly, handle advanced CSS customization, or manage custom post types, there’s a plugin in our list that can make your job easier.

We hope this guide has been helpful in identifying the right WordPress development plugin. If you have any suggestions, let me know in the comments.

Q1. What is plugin development in WordPress?

Plugin development in WordPress involves creating a package of files that can be added to your WordPress site to extend or enhance its functionality. Plugins allow you to introduce new features or modify existing ones without altering the core WordPress code. Typically, a WordPress plugin is developed using PHP and may also include images, CSS, and JavaScript files to meet specific needs and requirements.

Q2. Can you make money developing WordPress plugins?

Yes, you can make money developing WordPress plugins. Developers can earn income by selling premium plugins, offering support and updates through subscription models, or providing custom development services. Additionally, some developers monetize plugins through advertising or affiliate marketing within their plugins.

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Historically, WordPress and Weebly have both been good options when it comes to building your website. But since Weebly was acquired by Square in 2018, its future has been in question. Currently, Square has only promised to continue supporting Weebly through July 2025, making it a somewhat risky option when you’re building a new website.

That said, let’s take a look at how the two services stack up against each other in their current states. Once you know the pros and cons, you may decide that the Weebly dilemma isn’t worth worrying about, as WordPress can be much more powerful.

WordPress.org is separate from WordPress.com. WordPress.org provides the completely free, open-source WordPress software, but you must pay for your own hosting. You’ll also need to find and download plugins to access the features you want. Small businesses don’t normally use WordPress.org because of this lack of functionality. However, this article will focus on both WordPress.org and WordPress.com.

Featured website builder offers

Via Wix’s website

Monthly fee

Free domain

For one year

Drag-and-drop builder

Via Web.com’s website

Only when paying annually

Squarespace

Via Squarespace’s website

WordPress vs. Weebly: Quick overview

WordPress.org is open source, which makes it a more powerful option and allows for more customization if you know what you’re doing in terms of web development. Both it and Weebly are friendly to business owners new to web design, but Weebly does host websites on its paid plans. That enables it to offer perks like free SSL certificates.

WordPress.com offers paid plans to small business owners and has more functionality and features than the free WordPress.org platform. It can also be easier for business owners to grasp since it doesn’t require as many web development skills as WordPress.org.

Weebly also comes with e-commerce tools built in. You can get these with WordPress.org, but only through third-party plugins. You can get these included with WordPress.com plans, but you might have to pay for a higher tier to get all the e-commerce tools you need.

	WORDPRESS.ORG	WORDPRESS.COM	WEEBLY

Pricing and value

Verdict: WordPress

	PLAN NAME	PRICE PER MONTH WHEN PAYING MONTHLY	ABILITY TO CONNECT CUSTOM DOMAIN	FREE CUSTOM DOMAIN

Even though WordPress.org wins when it comes to the price of its services, WordPress.com might offer more functionality — and overall better value — to small business owners. Even when comparing it to Weebly. However, with some of Weebly’s higher-priced packages, you can get a free domain (if you pay annually, like with WordPress.com).

Weebly’s higher-tier plans also offer unlimited storage and free password protection. All Weebly plans and WordPress.com plans come with a free SSL certificate, though you can also get this with a WordPress.org site, depending on who you choose as your website host .

WordPress pricing and value

WordPress.org itself is free, open-source software. However, you will have to purchase a domain and hosting from another provider in order to get your website to work. Then you’ll run your website using WordPress.org as your content management system. That means WordPress.org itself is free, but pricing for your domain and hosting services will vary.

WordPress.com is different from WordPress.org, as it offers a free plan plus five paid plans. It is definitely easy for small businesses to use since it doesn’t require you to have a lot of knowledge about web development or coding. It also has a lot of perks and functions that WordPress.org doesn’t offer, like plenty of growth and monetization tools, SEO tools and e-commerce functionality.

Weebly pricing and value

While Weebly does have a free version, you’ll only be able to use an unprofessional subdomain unless you cough up some cash. Unlike WordPress, you’ll have to pay at least $13 per month if you want to connect a custom domain. However, if you pay for the Professional ($16 per month) plan or Performance ($29 per month) plan, you’ll get a free custom domain with your Weebly subscription.

Both WordPress and Weebly can be easy to use, with drag-and-drop editing (known as “blocks” in WordPress) that requires very little technical knowledge. If you do have tech skills, though – or someone on your team who does – WordPress offers a much higher level of customization if you’re willing to dive into the code.

WordPress web editor

WordPress.org’s block editor is extremely easy to use if you have no coding background. However, if you do have the skills to customize your site, the platform is powerful enough that you can design almost anything you’d like.

WordPress.org also comes with tens of thousands of plugins, which allow you to integrate other services. The skills required to use each plug-in vary, so depending on which one you download, you may be able to use them with zero coding skills, or you may need to know what you’re doing. Most plug-ins have a free version, but there’s also often a paid version which gives you access to more features.

WordPress.com uses the same web editor as WordPress.org. However, with WordPress.com, you can’t use the plug-ins offered with WordPress.org. You can also only access all the themes it offers when paying for the highest tier plan, Entrepreneur, which costs $70 per month.

Weebly web editor

Weebly comes with a super easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor. It’s a great option if you’re building your website on your own. However, you won’t get the same level of customization that’s available with WordPress. You can play around with the elements in your format, but anything beyond that is much more difficult to adjust.

E-commerce functionality

Verdict: Weebly

One of Weebly’s primary selling points is its e-commerce functionality. WordPress on its own doesn’t have these tools, but you can download plug-ins to give your WordPress site e-commerce features.

WordPress e-commerce functionality

WordPress.org itself isn’t an e-commerce platform . There’s no inherent tool built in that will help you sell your products. However, its myriad plug-ins allow you to integrate any number of e-commerce tools. So while Weebly wins this battle because it has those tools built-in, they’re accessible for WordPress users, too. You could even build your own code to create e-commerce capabilities, but you’ll likely need a tech team to make that happen.

Typically, you will need to sign up for the Entrepreneur plan (for $70 per month) to create an online store. It does include a range of premium store themes and design tools, as well as inventory management features, the ability to sell your goods and services in many countries and the ability to integrate with shipping providers.

If you choose that plan, you won’t have any limits on the number of products you can sell. You will also receive marketing automation features and can get help with upselling products to your customers.

Weebly e-commerce functionality

Weebly shines when it comes to e-commerce. All of its packages include:

Shopping cart feature.
Unlimited number of item listings.
Item badges and options.
Quick shop capabilities.
Inventory management.
Automatic tax calculator.
Square gift cards.
In-store pickup option.

Now, if you go with the Free package, in-store pickup is the only option you’ll be able to offer your customers. Upgrading to a Personal or Professional package opens up the opportunity to ship orders and the option to sell digital goods in your online store .

Those who pay for the highest-tier Performance package will be able to accept PayPal payments, feature customer reviews and increase sales with abandoned cart follow-up emails.

This one is close. If your only goal is to reach the customers you already have, you could achieve your goals with either WordPress or Weebly. However, because WordPress.org is so highly customizable, if you’re using your blog for marketing purposes or are concerned about search engine optimization (SEO), it ends up being a better choice.

WordPress blogging

WordPress is a great blogging tool. You can use the block editor to easily build a post with no experience, or you can use the classic editor for a more text-based experience. Of course, you can always delve into the code behind the scenes, but it’s not a requirement.

WordPress has SEO tools built in as a default. Whether you’re using Yoast or AISEO, you’ve got plenty of customization options that can help you build highly visible posts if you use the tools correctly. To open the full suite of tools, you may need to pay a subscription fee, but the ones that are available for free go a long way, especially for newbies.

For those who are looking to create content for their readers, WordPress.com is the best fit. The Free plan offers many blogging features, and if you want to upgrade for a custom domain and an ad-free site, the Personal plan is a cheap option. Either way, you will have access to WordPress.com’s block editor, which you can use to create an unlimited number of pages and smart directs.

Weebly blogging

While it’s not as customizable as WordPress, Weebly does allow you to easily write and post blog entries on your site using the intuitive drag-and-drop editor. You won’t have access to Yoast, but there are built-in settings for things like meta keywords and RSS feed capabilities, and users have the ability to download some “apps,” which are the equivalent of WordPress’ plug-ins – though they’re not as prolific in number.

Marketing and SEO

If you’re new to website building, either Weebly or WordPress will give you beginner tools to make your website SEO-friendly for marketing purposes. But once your skills advance (or you hire a coding team), WordPress.org can help you take things to the next level in a way Weebly can’t.

WordPress marketing and SEO

We’ve already discussed SEO integrations for blog posts, but believe it or not, WordPress allows you to go even deeper than that. That’s because you can edit everything in the source code.

However, just because you can do this doesn’t mean you should. Unless you have a lot of coding experience and know what you’re doing in terms of SEO, this is a task you should probably outsource. But it’s good to know that it can be done.

With all WordPress.com websites, you will receive SEO tools. Some of these tools will include the ability to automatically generate sitemaps to help search engines index your website and the ability to clean URLs to help your page appear in search results. WordPress.com users can also edit page titles and descriptions without needing to know how to code.

Weebly marketing and SEO

While Weebly does offer some SEO tools and allows you to edit some HTML and CSS code, and you can get your site set up with Google Search Console, it’s not open-source like WordPress. That means that it’s good enough to get the job done for beginners, but you won’t be able to turbocharge your efforts to the same level as WordPress if you have more advanced skills.

Performance and security

Weebly wins as it includes security features in all of its packages as well as provides hosting, which means its performance is measurable. That said, your WordPress site may be either more or less impressive depending on who you choose to pay for hosting services .

WordPress performance and security

WordPress.org requires you to take a bit of a more active role in your website’s security. It doesn’t offer a free SSL certificate or any security software as a platform on its own, though you may find these features included in your domain or hosting package (which have to be purchased separately from another provider). It’s not that you don’t have these security capacities – just that you’ll have to get them from a third-party provider.

As far as performance goes, that, again, is going to depend on your hosting provider . You could choose a host that’s either better or worse than Weebly in terms of performance.

All websites created through WordPress.com come with a range of built-in security features depending on your plan tier. These features include SSL encryption, firewalls, backup and recovery tools, the monitoring of suspicious activity and frequent testing of your website’s security. It also has a security team that works to maintain the safety and performance of your website.

Weebly performance and security

Weebly websites come with free SSL certificates and DDoS mitigation included. While Weebly uses SSL language in its marketing, the security certificates now operate on TLS, which means your customer’s purchases are encrypted and protected.

We tested the performance of three Weebly-hosted websites . All three loaded under Google’s recommended threshold of 1.8 seconds for first contentful paint, with an average load time of 1.4 seconds. This is respectable. You may get either a faster or slower load time with WordPress depending on your chosen host and website optimization.

While both Weebly and WordPress have apps, WordPress’ user experience has gotten better over time while the Weebly mobile app experience has gotten worse. In our personal experience, the easiest way to utilize all your CMS features is still on a PC, but you can get a lot done on your phone in 2024 – especially with WordPress.

WordPress mobile app

WordPress is pretty good about updating its mobile app, and its most recent version is probably the easiest to use yet. You’ll be able to write and publish blog posts, upload media and check up on user comment moderation. You will also have access to your site’s stats using the app. Both WordPress.com and WordPress.org use the same mobile app.

However, WordPress.com does use Jetpack, which has several features to help you manage and edit your website, even if you’re not near your computer. You can draft and publish posts and even read and reply to comments made by your readers. You can also use it to keep track of your site visitors and gain insights into which posts your readers liked the most.

Weebly mobile app

At one point in time, we may have ranked Weebly’s app ahead of WordPress. But it’s been on a steady decline since Square bought out the company. The Weebly mobile app can be buggy at times, and since it integrates with eCommerce for Square, sometimes you’ll be asked to switch between the Square app and the Weebly app as you attempt edits. The best way to get a good user experience for Weebly web design in 2024 is on a PC.

Final verdict

Winner: WordPress

It’s not just that WordPress beats out Weebly across a majority of categories – though it does. The fact that the fate of Weebly beyond July 2025 is unknown is a pretty big deal, as you wouldn’t want to invest a ton of time and energy into your website for it to be defunct within a year.

Migrating a website to a new provider can be a Herculean task. If you’re not particularly adept at web development, you’re probably going to need to hire someone to help you get it done. You can avoid that drama by going with another host and using WordPress as your CMS.

Who is WordPress best for?

WordPress.org is best for those who don’t want to risk the need for site migration over the next 12 months. It’s also a good option for those who want powerful customization opportunities, as you can edit almost anything with the open-source software. Despite its power, it’s still user-friendly enough to be used by business owners who are complete novices when it comes to web design .

WordPress.com is typically the better option for small business owners, especially because its interface is a bit more simple, and can be easy to learn. WordPress.com plans also come with hosting and security features, so you won’t need to worry about as much. If you don’t need many e-commerce features, then the lower-tier plans will work perfectly.

Who is Weebly best for?

Weebly was a great product for a long time. In its current state, it’s still a platform that’s easy to use and can help you get the job done even with zero coding background. However, because it may be taken off the market or have support discontinued after July 2025, now is probably not the time to start using it. Instead, go with a provider who fully plans on sticking around past next year.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Sometimes Weebly is cheaper than WordPress, but it depends. WordPress.org is free, but it doesn’t come with a free domain or web hosting services. You’ll have to purchase those separately.

The plug-ins you choose to pay for can also push costs up. WordPress.com has paid plans that start at a lower price point than Weebly, but the further you move up in terms of packages and features, the less competitive WordPress.com pricing gets.

Yes, you can transfer a Weebly site to WordPress, but it’s a massive task with lots of opportunities for error. It’s far easier to build your site with WordPress from the get go, and is probably a wise idea considering the lingering questions about whether or not Square will continue to support Weebly beyond July 2025.

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How to Manage Multiple WordPress Websites from One Place

Let’s face it, managing multiple WordPress websites can be a nightmare, especially when you’re tasked with handling dozens of websites. Constantly switching logins, playing catch-up on updates, and setting reminders for yourself can get old fast . It’s like trying to herd a bunch of cats.

Thankfully, a WordPress management tool can help. There are many to choose from, but none are specifically geared towards Divi users. At least until now. Introducing Divi Dash – a WordPress management dashboard designed to handle all your site’s plugins, themes, and clients in one convenient location – all for free with your Divi Membership. In this post, we’ll introduce you to Divi Dash and show you how to easily manage multiple WordPress websites.

Let’s get started.

1 The Challenges of Managing WordPress Websites Separately
2.1 Why You Should Use a WordPress Management Tool
2.2 The Benefits of a Single Dashboard
3.1 1. Divi Dash
3.2 2. MainWP
3.3 3. ManageWP
4.1 Step 1: Purchase Divi Dash
4.2 Step 2: Link Your Websites
4.3 Step 3: Update Your Websites with Divi Dash
4.4 Step 4: Add New WordPress Users to Divi Dash
4.5 Step 5: Add a Client to Divi Dash
4.6 Step 6. Find Your Website’s System Status & Optimization Options
5 Get Started with Divi Dash Today!
6 Frequently Asked Questions

The Challenges of Managing WordPress Websites Separately

Whether you’re a freelancer or working for a web design agency, managing multiple WordPress websites is tricky, to say the least. This is especially true if you handle updates for dozens, if not hundreds, of websites. Between remembering multiple logins, keeping track of updates, and the time and effort it takes, it can be utterly exhausting .

It’s easy to feel like you’re playing catch-up, constantly switching between different WordPress websites and trying to keep track of logins. This is counter-productive and can lead to missed updates, increased stress levels, and security vulnerabilities. With so many moving parts, letting one of your sites slip through the cracks is easy. One missed update could be a disaster waiting to happen.

Most importantly, neglecting to update WordPress plugins and themes can seriously affect your websites. Outdated plugins and themes often contain security loopholes that hackers can exploit, leading to data breaches or even ransomware attacks. Outdated plugins can also lead to compatibility issues, loss of performance, and more.

Thankfully, there is a better way to manage multiple WordPress websites.

The Solution: WordPress Management Tools

One of the best things you can do for your productivity and your sanity is to use a WordPress management tool. These tools allow you to manage multiple WordPress websites from a central location. They can keep track of plugin and theme updates, handle security issues, and, in many cases, be filtered by individual clients. WordPress management tools are a great way to manage your time more effectively, allowing you to focus on other tasks, like SEO optimization or design and content changes.

Why You Should Use a WordPress Management Tool

If you’re weary of juggling countless logins and endless updates, a WordPress management tool can be your ultimate lifesaver. Here are a few reasons why you might want to incorporate one into your workflow:

They Can Save Time and Boost Efficiency: Stop wasting time on repetitive tasks. Improve your day-to-day routine by automating updates, managing multiple WordPress websites in one location, and freeing up time to focus on what really matters—growing your business.
Reduce Errors and Improve Accuracy: By overseeing all of your WordPress sites from a single dashboard, you’ll minimize the likelihood of human error. Consistent management ensures that your websites are up-to-date, secure, and performing optimally.
Improve Organization and Productivity: A WordPress management tool can help you keep your websites organized and accessible. You can also easily manage clients, teams, plugins, and themes, streamlining your workflow and boosting your productivity.

The Benefits of a Single Dashboard

A single dashboard is like having a bird’s-eye view of your entire WordPress world. It lets you see all your websites in one place, making them easily accessible and organized. You can quickly check their status, update plugins and themes, and manage users without breaking a sweat. Plus, it’s a game-changer for teamwork, as everyone can access the information they need with little effort. With a centralized dashboard, you’ll spend less time juggling logins and focusing more on what matters, such as building beautiful WordPress websites and growing your online presence.

The Best WordPress Management Tools on the Market Today

Now that you’re up to speed on what a WordPress management tool is and what it can do for your workflow, let’s take a look at a few that do the job well. We’ve hand-picked some of our top choices. Each provides everything you need to easily manage multiple WordPress websites. Let’s take a look at the top three:

1. Divi Dash

Divi Dash is a game changer for anyone who manages multiple WordPress websites. It allows you to view your sites and determine which ones need updating. With a single click, you can update all of your websites simultaneously, potentially saving hours of your time. You can also update sites individually, manage all your clients, and log in to individual websites directly from an intuitive dashboard. By having a centralized location to manage all of your WordPress websites, you can easily take care of important WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates.

Divi Dash is Free with a Divi Membership

Divi Dash is available for free with a paid Divi Membership . With it, you can manage unlimited websites, whether they’re using Divi or not. You can easily set a schedule to perform updates, so you can set it and forget it. With the time you’ll save with Divi Dash, you can concentrate on growing your business and not worry about time-sucking maintenance tasks. Additionally, by adding Divi Teams to your membership, you can assign new users to specific websites and manage their roles. As an added bonus, it’s also incredibly easy to use.

manage multiple WordPress websites with Divi Dash

Key Features of Divi Dash

Centralized Website Management: Divi Dash allows you to view and manage all of your WordPress websites in a single dashboard
Organization and Automation: You can organize websites by client and automate tasks like plugin and theme updates
Bulk Update Options: Divi Dash offers bulk update options so you can manage and identify updates needed across your websites
Team Collaboration: Through Divi’s add-on product, Divi Teams, you can invite team members and assign specific permissions for each website
Client Management: Divi Dash allows you to manage client information and website access within one convenient platform
It Handles Divi and Non-Divi Websites: Your websites don’t have to be using Divi to include them in Divi Dash
Easy One-Click Updates: Divi Dash allows you to update themes and plugins all in one place without having to log into individual WordPress dashboards
You can Manage Unlimited Websites For Free: Divi Dash is available for free to all Divi Members and has no limit on the number of websites you can add
It’s A Huge Time-Saver: There’s no need to log into individual WordPress websites or update themes or plugins individually. You can handle it all from one convenient dashboard
No Security Features (yet): The first version of Divi Dash leaves out a few important features, such as uptime monitoring, detailed analytics, and vulnerability reporting. However, those features are coming soon! Stay tuned.

Who is Divi Dash Best for?

Divi Dash is the perfect solution for Elegant Theme members who want a convenient way to handle plugin and theme updates across their websites. Freelancers and web design agencies can use Divi Dash to manage clients, assign team permissions, and keep track of their websites in one location.

Divi Dash is available for free with a paid Divi Membership. If not already a Divi member, new users can sign up for $89 per year or $249 for a lifetime license.

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MainWP is a comprehensive WordPress management tool designed to make managing multiple WordPress websites easier. It offers a wide range of features, including WP core, plugin, and theme updates, one-click WP login, a customizable dashboard, client management, and site backups, provided your hosting provider supports it. One of the benefits of using MainWP is its ability to integrate with popular hosting providers like Cloudways and premium plugins like WP Activity Log , Sucuri , WooCommerce , and WP Rocket .

MainWP Offers A Self-Hosted Solution for Managing Updates

MainWP’s best feature is its ability to manage updates across your WordPress websites through a self-hosted solution. Unlike web-based WordPress management tools, MainWP requires its users to install MainWP on a clean WordPress install, essentially making it a hub to manage all your sites. Aside from that, MainWP works similarly to other tools. You can schedule automatic updates for core WordPress, plugins, and themes and manage clients in one place.

Key Features of MainWP

Manage Multiple WordPress Websites In One Location: Oversee unlimited WordPress websites in one convenient location
Automated WordPress Updates: Easily manage core WordPress, theme, and plugin updates for all of your WordPress sites
Automated Backups: Schedule and manage site backups for all of your websites simultaneously
Monitor Security: Keep tabs on your website’s health, detect security issues, and perform performance updates (some features available in pro plans only)
MainWP is Self-Hosted: MainWP provides complete control over your data within the platform
The Free Plan is Good: The basic functionality of MainWP, including passwordless login, plugin and theme updates, and user management are free
It’s Customizable: You can customize MainWP’s dashboard to suit your unique preferences
It Provides Good Security: MainWP’s security features include access to Sucuri, Security Ninja, and Jetpack Protect for free
Some Features Require Plugin Installation: Most of MainWP’s free security features require you to install additional plugins to your WordPress websites, which may be off-putting to some users

Who is MainWP Best for?

MainWP is a great choice for people with multiple WordPress sites or web designers and agencies who maintain multiple client websites. It’s also a good option for those seeking to slash maintenance time, enhance security, and manage their websites with a customizable dashboard.

MainWP is available for free. Paid plans start at $29 per month or $199 per year.

3. ManageWP

Last on our list is ManageWP . It’s another great WordPress management tool that serves as a personal assistant for your WP websites. It provides a centralized dashboard that lets you oversee and manage multiple sites from one place. Like the other tools on our list, it negates the need for different logins or feeling overwhelmed by endless updates.

Automatic Updates Are a Digital Lifesaver

One of ManageWP’s best features is its ability to update WordPress, its plugins, and themes automatically. With just a few clicks, you can schedule automatic updates for key areas of your site, saving you the trouble of remembering to log in and do them yourself. While ManageWP’s interface is a bit more cumbersome than the other two on our list, it still serves as a great option for people looking to take repetitive tasks off their plates.

Key Features of ManageWP

Manage Updates In One Place: Manage your WP websites in a centralized location
Automatic Updates: Schedule updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes
Back and Restore (pro add-on): Create and restore backups with ease using ManageWP’s backup solution
Monitor Your Site’s Performance: Track website speed and uptime manually or schedule performance checks with a pro add-on
Cloning and Migration (pro add-on): Clone your site to staging, migrate sites to a new host, or clone an existing website
It Saves Time: Save countless hours updating your websites individually
The Security Features Are Commendable: ManageWP offers robust security features like performance checks, backups, staging and cloning, and uptime monitoring for an additional monthly fee
The Free Plan Is More Than Enough: In addition to WP core, plugin, and theme updates, ManageWP offers free performance checks, Google Analytics integration, client reports, Sucuri security checks, one-click WP logins, and comment management
Most Advanced Features Aren’t Free: While ManageWP does offer a nice free plan, most of the more advanced features, like link monitoring, SEO ranking, white-labeling, uptime monitoring, and save updates require purchasing add-ons. Pricing for those starts at $2 per site or $25 per month for 100 sites, which can be pricey

Who is ManageWP Best for?

ManageWP’s free plan is perfect for website owners and freelancers who juggle multiple WordPress sites. It’s also a great tool for agencies with bigger budgets who must efficiently manage client websites, provide reporting, or white-label ManageWP’s dashboard for personalization.

ManageWP is free with paid add-ons starting at $25 per month for 100 websites.

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Managing Different Websites in One Place Using Divi Dash

One of Divi Dash’s biggest advantages is the ability to manage all of your websites in one place. We’ve already mentioned that you can add as many websites as you like, regardless of whether they are using the Divi theme or not. But another selling point is that it’s integrated directly into your Elegant Themes account. Over the next few steps, we’ll walk you through the simple process of adding sites, adding users, monitoring your site’s status, and optimizing its database.

Step 1: Purchase Divi Dash

To take advantage of Divi Dash, you must become a Divi Member. There are plenty of reasons why you’d want to. You don’t have to be a professional designer to use Divi. It’s built to be user-friendly, thanks to its drag-and-drop Visual Builder that allows you to craft stunning websites with ease. It also boasts a large library of premade layouts and customizable Divi Modules so you can bring your vision to life without starting from scratch.

If you need more reasons to purchase Divi, check out Divi Quick Sites . It offers another amazing way to build websites, either with a premade starter site or by generating one with Divi AI . Every Quick Site comes with all core web pages, dynamic Theme Builder templates, global styles, and Theme Customizer settings configured for you, all in under two minutes flat.

With Divi, you aren’t just buying a WordPress theme; you’re gaining access to a powerful ecosystem that grows with your business. If you’re ready to unlock your website’s full potential, Divi is the key.

How Much Does Divi Cost?

Divi offers flexible pricing to suit your needs. The core Divi theme is available for $89 per year , or you can opt for a lifetime license for $249 . Your Divi Membership grants you access to the Divi theme and its plugins, unlimited website usage, and premium support. However, to supercharge your website, upgrade to Divi Pro for $277 per year and unlock a wealth of additional features.

With Divi Pro, you’ll gain access to Divi Cloud , which provides cloud storage space for all of your favorite Divi layouts. In addition to Divi Cloud, Divi Pro users get Divi Teams for team collaboration, Divi VIP for white-glove support services, Divi Dash , and Divi AI for generating unlimited text, images, code snippets, web pages, and websites.

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Step 2: Link Your Websites

With your Divi Membership purchased, we can get down to business. Let’s start by demonstrating how to access Divi Dash and link a website. Navigate to the account tab on the main Elegant Themes website. Enter your username and password and click the Member Login button.

Next, locate the Dash tab in the Members Area and click the Connect Your First Site button.

When the dialog box appears, enter your website’s name in URL format. For example, yourwebsite.com. Then, enter the WordPress login credentials for the site (username and password), select which products to install , and click the Add Website button.

The great news is that Divi Dash supports WordPress multisite. It will automatically detect multisite on your WP install and allow you to include all of its subsites. Click the Add Network Subsites button to add them to Divi Dash.

Select one or all of your subsites and click the Add Subsites button.

Once your sites are added to Divi Dash, they will appear under the website tab on the left side of the dashboard.

Step 3: Update Your Websites with Divi Dash

You can start the update process by adding your websites to Divi Dash. Navigate to the updates tab on the left-hand side of the dashboard. This will reveal the websites needing WP core, plugin, or theme updates.

Divi Dash offers several ways to filter your sites, which is especially useful for those who manage many of them. You can filter by theme or plugin status, tags, or clients. You can also easily view how many sites require updating and what updates they need.

S elect an individual site to update or click the Update Everything button to make updates on all plugins, themes, and WP core at once. In this case, select all is automatically selected since our WordPress multisite needs to be updated.

That’s it! Divi Dash will update your websites safely with a single button click.

Step 4: Add New WordPress Users to Divi Dash

Another incredible feature of Divi Dash is the ability to add new users to an individual WordPress site without logging in to the website itself. On the main screen in the Divi Dash dashboard, click on an individual website to get started.

This will bring you to the website dashboard, where you can get an overview of your website, its themes and plugins, required updates, and more.

To add a new user, scroll to the page’s Site Users section and click the Add User button.

When the dialog box appears, provide the user’s username, email address, full name, and password. You can also select a user role from several options, add the user’s website, and paste a bio. Decide whether to email the new user by ticking the email check box and, finally, click the Add New User button.

Step 5: Add a Client to Divi Dash

As previously mentioned, Divi Dash is an excellent tool for keeping your clients neat and tidy. It offers a convenient way to keep your client’s information organized and accessible in one place. It automatically tracks each website assigned to a client, so you always know which sites belong to whom. Plus, it highlights sites that require attention, helping you maintain a good rapport with every client.

To add a new client to Divi Dash, navigate to the Clients tab in the dashboard and click the Add Client button.

When the dialog box appears, add your client’s details, including name, company, email address, and phone number. Under client websites, click the Add a Site button to bring up a list of available websites. Once you’ve added the client’s sites, click the Add New Client button.

Once added, you can view associated sites by clicking on the client name. You can also filter sites based on update status.

To view info about an individual client, you can click on the client name. This forwards you to a dashboard for that client that includes client contact information, their associate websites, and a text area to add client notes.

Step 6. Find Your Website’s System Status & Optimization Options

Another way Divi Dash can keep you informed about your website is by providing critical information about its system status. This area of Divi Dash offers important information about the installed versions of WordPress, PHP, and MySQL. It can also detect display errors and determine if your site’s main directory folders, wp-content, wp-includes, and wp-admin, are writable. Divi Dash also provides information on various PHP parameters, like max input time, PHP memory limit, and max upload file size, so you’ll know if you need to make any adjustments.

To easily find this information, click on a website name from the main dashboard and locate the System Status Report section of the website’s dashboard.

If you discover any errors, you can click the Divi Support Center button to log in to your website directly, where you can gather more information, view error logs, put your site into safe mode, or report an issue to the Divi support team.

Clean Your Site’s Database with Divi Dash

Another incredible feature of Divi Dash is the ability to clean unwanted bloat from your website’s database. With the click of a button, you can remove spam comments, post revisions, page revisions, and posts and pages in the trash.

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Managing multiple WordPress websites can be a real hassle, especially if you’re juggling dozens or even hundreds of them. Thankfully, WordPress management tools are available to make the process a breeze. Divi Dash , a new offering from Elegant Themes, is specifically designed for Divi users, but it can also manage non-Divi websites. It allows you to view your websites in one place, update WordPress, themes, and plugins with a single click, and easily manage multiple clients. If you’re looking for a way to simplify your life and rid yourself of repetitive maintenance tasks, then Divi Dash is the solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for answers about WordPress management tools that will help you manage multiple WordPress websites effectively? We’ve put together a collection of Q&A’s to answer your burning questions.

What is a WordPress management tool and why should I use one?

What are the key features to look for in a wordpress management tool.

Centralized dashboard for managing multiple websites
Automated updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes
Security features like backup and restore options
Performance monitoring and optimization tools
Client management capabilities

How do WordPress management tools help with website security?

What is divi dash and who is it for, is divi dash free to use, what are the main benefits of using divi dash, can i use divi dash to manage non-divi websites, how does divi dash compare to other wordpress management tools like mainwp and managewp, does divi dash offer security features, how can i get started with divi dash.

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Beginner’s Guide: 5 Best WordPress Subscription Plugins for Easy Membership Setup

by Vikas Singhal
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Are you looking to transform your WordPress website into a fully functional membership site? If so, WordPress subscription plugins are the perfect solution for you. These plugins not only ease the process of membership setup but also provide a myriad of features to manage your subscribers effectively.

WordPress subscription plugins can significantly simplify the process of setting up memberships for beginners by offering user-friendly features and automation. Here’s how they help:

Simplified Setup : Many subscription plugins come with pre-built templates and wizards that guide users through the setup process. This reduces the complexity involved in configuring membership levels, payment gateways, and access controls.
Automated Membership Management : These plugins often include features for automatic member management, such as automated account creation, renewal reminders, and membership expiration handling. This helps beginners manage memberships without needing technical skills.
Flexible Payment Options : Subscription plugins typically integrate with popular payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, and others, making it easy for beginners to set up recurring payments and manage transactions securely.
Pre-Defined Membership Levels : Many plugins allow users to create various membership tiers with different access levels, content restrictions, and pricing options. This feature simplifies the process of offering multiple membership plans without requiring custom development.

This Beginner’s Guide will delve into key features, benefits, and pricing structures of the prominent WordPress Subscription Plugins.

Wordpress subscription plugins for beginners.

The Newsletter Plugin is a powerful email marketing system for your WordPress blog. This subscription plugin is perfect for list building, allowing you to create, send, and track emails without any hassle. Whether you’re a freelancer, agency, or a generic user, this plugin makes it easy to grow your subscriber list and maintain a strong online presence.

Features and Benefits

Unlimited Subscribers : There’s no limit to the number of subscribers you can have, allowing your list to grow as much as it needs to.
Subscription Forms : Easily create subscription forms, which can be injected into posts, added as widgets, or incorporated using shortcodes.
Double Opt-In & GDPR Ready : Supports double opt-in to confirm subscriber interest and includes a privacy checkbox for GDPR compliance.
Custom Fields : Collect additional subscriber information to tailor your newsletters to their preferences.
Detailed Statistics : Track newsletter success with metrics like open rates and click-through rates.
Drag and Drop Composer : Design attractive newsletters easily, ensuring they look great on any device.
Advanced Targeting : Send newsletters to specific segments of your list, tailoring content to different audiences.

Pricing Structure

The plugin is free to use with the premium version starting from $79/ year for 3 sites.

Setting up an easy and efficient subscription system is a task that proves to be a hurdle for many agencies, freelancers, and generic users. Subscribe2 Form, Email Subscribers & Newsletters is a robust WordPress plugin designed to alleviate this problem.

It offers a comprehensive subscription management and email notification system for WordPress blogs, sending email notifications to a list of subscribers whenever new content is published on your blog.

Email Notifications : Subscribe2 provides the feature of sending email notifications either on a per-post basis or periodically in a Digest email, allowing users to stay updated with the latest blog posts and improving user engagement. Users can also exclude certain categories or individual posts by setting a custom field.
Subscriptions : With Subscribe2, users can publicly subscribe via a user-friendly form or register with your blog, offering greater flexibility over email content for per-post notifications and potentially increasing subscriber numbers to create a larger audience for your content.
Customizable Emails : The email notifications’ format can be customized with four options available: plaintext excerpt, plaintext full post, HTML excerpt, and HTML full post. This flexibility allows users to select their preferred format, enhancing the overall user experience.
Privacy Policy : Subscribe2 uses the Appsero SDK to collect telemetry data upon user confirmation, which helps troubleshoot problems faster and makes product improvements.

The plugin is free to use with the premium version starting from $5/ month.

Email Subscribers by Icegram Express

Email Subscribers by Icegram Express is a powerful, yet user-friendly WordPress plugin that allows you to manage your email marketing and newsletters directly from your WordPress dashboard.

Whether you’re a beginner, a freelancer on a tight budget, an e-commerce store owner, or even a non-profit organization, this plugin offers a comprehensive solution to growing your email subscribers, engaging with your audience, and converting leads into customers.

Lead Collection & Management : The Icegram Express plugin helps you grow your email list and potential customer base by collecting leads via subscription forms and lead magnets.
Automated Notifications : Send automated notifications for new blog posts, set up autoresponders, and send welcome and confirmation emails to keep your audience engaged.
Responsive Newsletters : Build responsive newsletters and emails effortlessly using drag-and-drop blocks, without needing coding skills.
List Segmentation : Enhance your targeting with list cleanup and rule-based segmentation to reach the right audience effectively.
Spam & Bounce Handling : Improve email deliverability with spam checks, captcha, bounce handling, and auto-list cleaning.
Integration Capabilities : Seamlessly integrate Icegram Express with top WordPress forms plugins and other WooCommerce plugins for smooth functionality.
Support : Receive assistance from a friendly and knowledgeable human support team ready to help with any challenges.

The plugin is free to use with the premium version starting from $129/ year.

MailPoet is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to simplify and streamline the process of setting up email newsletters, marketing campaigns, and automated email notifications. It integrates seamlessly with WordPress, allowing users to manage their entire email marketing strategy directly from the WordPress dashboard.

No need to juggle multiple platforms or grapple with complex configurations – with MailPoet, you can create beautiful, responsive emails, build and manage subscriber lists, schedule newsletters and set up automatic blog post notifications with just a few clicks.

Add Newsletter Form : Grow your subscriber base easily from your website.
Manage Subscribers : Simplify your email marketing strategy, saving time and effort.
Build and Send Newsletters : Create and send beautiful, responsive newsletters directly from your WordPress dashboard.
Automatic Post Notifications : Keep subscribers updated with the latest content without manual intervention.
Automated Welcome Emails : Make a great first impression on new subscribers, enhancing their engagement.
Behavior-Based Segmentation : Tailor emails to subscriber interests and behavior, boosting email marketing effectiveness.
Customizable Templates : Save time in designing emails and subscription forms with pre-built templates.
Multiple Form Placements : Increase the visibility of your subscription forms to grow your subscriber base.
WooCommerce Emails : Send targeted emails to WooCommerce customers, boosting sales and satisfaction.

The plugin is free to use with the premium version starting from $11/ month.

Popup Builder by OptinMonster

OptinMonster is a powerful WordPress popup plugin that specializes in converting website visitors into subscribers and customers. With over 1.2 million satisfied users, this plugin is trusted by both budding and seasoned marketers to capture leads seamlessly.

Using this plugin, you can easily create engaging popups, email subscription forms, floating bars, and interactive campaigns without needing the expertise of a developer or designer. OptinMonster is the go-to solution for businesses, freelancers, and agencies looking to increase their lead generation and improve their sales.

Easy-to-use Popup Maker : OptinMonster allows you to create custom popups and email subscription forms with ease, enhancing your email marketing efforts by capturing more leads and subscribers.
Mobile Popups : Marketing messages look great across all devices, improving user experience and engagement.
Seamless Integrations : Integrates with numerous popular email marketing services, CRMs, and eCommerce platforms, simplifying the management of your marketing campaigns.
Web and Server Performance : Optimized for both web and server performance, ensuring your website’s speed isn’t compromised.
Customer Support : Excellent support team provides timely assistance and support to users.
SaaS Service : Requires an OptinMonster account; includes a free account with 3 campaigns and up to 500 campaign impression credits upon installation.

The plugin is free to use with the premium version starting from $124/ year.

In conclusion, incorporating the right WordPress subscription plugins can supercharge your website, converting visitors into loyal subscribers and customers. These plugins offer an array of capabilities, from building and managing subscriber lists to creating engaging newsletters and sending automated notifications.

They open up exciting possibilities for your site, helping you expand your audience, boost engagement levels, and solidify your status as a reliable authority in your niche. Don’t wait any longer; take the next step towards an improved website experience for your visitors and a more robust online presence for your brand.

FAQs About WordPress Subscription Plugins

1. What is a WordPress subscription plugin? A WordPress subscription plugin is a tool that integrates with your WordPress site to facilitate the creation and management of membership programs. It allows you to handle member registrations, manage subscription plans, process payments, and control access to content.

2. How do I choose the right subscription plugin for my WordPress site? When selecting a subscription plugin, consider factors such as ease of use, compatibility with your theme and other plugins, available features, payment gateway integrations, and support options. Read reviews and try out demos to ensure it meets your specific needs.

3. Are there any beginner-friendly subscription plugins for WordPress? Yes, several subscription plugins are designed with beginners in mind. Plugins like MemberPress, Restrict Content Pro, and WooCommerce Memberships offer user-friendly interfaces and comprehensive setup wizards to help you get started quickly.

4. Can I create multiple membership levels with a subscription plugin? Most subscription plugins support the creation of multiple membership levels or tiers. This allows you to offer various access levels or benefits, such as basic, premium, and VIP memberships, each with different pricing and content restrictions.

5. How do subscription plugins handle recurring payments? Subscription plugins integrate with popular payment gateways to handle recurring payments automatically. They can manage billing cycles, renewals, and failed transactions without manual intervention, ensuring a smooth experience for both you and your members.

6. Can I protect specific content for members only? Yes, subscription plugins allow you to restrict access to specific content based on membership levels. You can set up rules to protect pages, posts, and other content so that only members with the appropriate subscription can view it.

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Webinars have become the go-to tool for coaches, trainers, and digital marketers. They offer a dynamic platform to connect with audiences, share valuable insights, and drive business growth. However, managing webinars can be a maze of technical glitches, logistical challenges, and missed opportunities. This is where WebinarIgnition, the best WordPress plugin for webinars, comes in.

It’s not just another webinar platform; it’s a comprehensive solution designed to simplify every aspect of your live, paid, and evergreen webinar journey.

WebinarIgnition for Coaches and Trainers: Elevate Your Impact

As a coach or trainer, your expertise is your most valuable asset. But delivering that expertise through webinars requires more than just knowledge—it demands a seamless user experience, engaging interactions, and a reliable WordPress plugin that won’t let you down.

WebinarIgnition empowers coaches and trainers to:

Create Captivating Experiences: Forget about bland, one-sided presentations. WebinarIgnition offers interactive features like live polls, Q&A sessions, and even gamification elements to keep your audience hooked.
Streamline Registration and Attendance: Simplify the registration process and boost attendance with automated reminders and personalized invitations.
Build Community: Foster community and connection through live chat and breakout rooms, where attendees can interact with each other and you.
Monetize Your Expertise: Easily integrate payment gateways to sell access to your webinars or create recurring revenue streams through membership programs.

WebinarIgnition for Digital Marketers: Drive Leads and Conversions

For digital marketers, webinars are a goldmine for lead generation and customer nurturing. But to truly capitalize on this potential, you need a WordPress plugin that facilitates seamless delivery and integrates with your marketing funnel.

WebinarIgnition provides digital marketers with the tools they need to:

Capture High-Quality Leads: Create customized landing pages and registration forms to capture valuable information from your audience.
Nurture Leads with Automated Emails: Set up email sequences to engage leads before, during, and after your webinars, building relationships and guiding them through your sales funnel.
Integrate with Your CRM: A full trackable funnel part is possible and your CRM can respond on every status.
Like registration link clicked, but not registered.
Registered but not attended in time (you know the webinar start date&time)
Attended but not purchased (sales known via our pixel or a CRM Tag/List)

Analyze and Optimize: Track attendance, engagement, and conversion metrics to identify areas for improvement and refine your webinar strategies.

Why WebinarIgnition Outshines the Competition

In a crowded market of WordPress plugins, WebinarIgnition stands out for several reasons:

User-Friendly Interface: Even if you’re not a tech whiz, WebinarIgnition’s intuitive interface makes setting up and managing your webinars a breeze.
Go Global in any Culture: Now, bring your unique cultural touch to every webinar. With our latest Language/Internationalization milestone release, attendees will feel at home no matter where they are. You can now 100% target your audience in their country with language customization and date & time formats tailored to each webinar. Create a truly personalized and engaging experience for every participant.
Flexibility with over 59,000+ free plug-ins: For your unique requirements, we offer a diverse range of plugins tailored to enhance your website’s functionality. Whether you need solutions for polling, scheduling, selling with WooCommerce, booking, timers, or chat (such as Tawk.to and Simple Ajax Chat), we have you covered. Our polling options include innovative tools like Democracy Poll, which allows users to add their own ideas, and Image Poll, where users can engage by clicking on images. Each of these solutions is designed to provide an interactive and customized experience for your audience.
Any page design, we add webinar functionality: Your builder, your design and the webinar functionality is added by [Shortcodes]. Start a trial or buy a plugin to get the templates to pack for free.
Exceptional Support: The WebinarIgnition team is known for its responsive and helpful customer support, ensuring you’re never left in the lurch. The 5-star reviews proof it.

Conclusion: Your Webinar Success Starts with WebinarIgnition

If you’re ready to elevate your webinars from mediocre to extraordinary, WebinarIgnition is the answer. It’s more than just a platform; it’s a partner in your success. Say goodbye to the headaches of webinar logistics and embrace a seamless, engaging, and results-driven approach.

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