If you want to install a wordpress plugin, you’re in the right spot. We’ll walk you through it step-by-step.

If you’re reading this tutorial, I’m assuming that you’ve:

1. You’ve already bought your hosting (we recommend bluehost). If not, read our tutorial here.
2. You’ve already installed wordpress. If not, read our tutorial here.

How to Install a WordPress Plugin

Login to wordpress.

Click “Plugins” on the left side of your WordPress Dashboard. 

Then click Add New

Search for desired plugin, then click “Install Now.” Alternatively you can search the WP repository directly for the plugin you want.

Once installed, click “Activate”

Once activated, you can tweak the settings of the plugin.

There you go – it’s pretty simple.

If you’re still getting started with blogging, check out our full guide to starting a blog here or our list of essential wordpress plugins here.