WordPress Plugins FAQs (TL;DR Version)
Power up your site without slowing it down
- Do plugins slow down WordPress?
Yes, too many or poorly coded plugins can slow down your site.
- How to manually update a WordPress plugin?
Download the plugin’s latest version, delete the old version, and upload the new one via FTP or the dashboard.
- How to install a plugin in WordPress?
Go to Plugins > Add New, search for the plugin, click Install and then Activate.
- Do plugins have shortcodes in WordPress?
Yes, many plugins offer shortcodes to embed functionality within pages or posts.
- Is there a plugin to block spam contacts in WordPress?
Yes, plugins like Akismet or WPForms can help block spam contacts.
- How to build a WordPress plugin?
You need basic PHP skills, create a folder in /wp-content/plugins/, and code your plugin file with essential headers.
- What is the best SEO plugin for WordPress?
Popular choices are Yoast SEO and Rank Math.
- Are 50 plugins too much for a WordPress website?
It depends on plugin quality and hosting, but generally, that’s considered too many.
- What are must-have WordPress plugins?
SEO, security (Wordfence), backup (UpdraftPlus), and caching (WP Super Cache) plugins are must-haves.
- Do deactivated plugins slow down a WordPress website?
No, deactivated plugins don’t affect performance.
- How to clear cache in WordPress without a plugin?
Use your web host’s control panel or access server-side caching options like Varnish or Cloudflare.
- Are all WordPress plugins GPL?
Most plugins follow the GPL license, but not all.
- Why are WordPress plugins free?
Many are free due to the open-source nature of WordPress, but they often have premium versions for advanced features.
- How many plugins are there for WordPress?
Over 60,000 plugins are available in the WordPress Plugin Directory.
- Are all WordPress plugins free?
No, there are free and premium plugins.
- Can I use two SEO plugins in WordPress?
No, it’s not recommended as it can cause conflicts and SEO issues.
- Why can’t I add new plugins in WordPress?
This might happen if your site is on WordPress.com, or due to user permissions or plugin restrictions.
- How to access WordPress plugins?
Go to Plugins in the dashboard menu.
- How to use newsletter plugins in WordPress?
Install a plugin like MailPoet, configure it, and use its shortcodes or widgets to collect emails and send newsletters.
- Why can’t I update plugins in a WordPress website?
This could be due to file permission issues, a full disk, or plugin conflicts.
- Do I need a WordPress security plugin?
Yes, for added protection against hackers and malware.
- How to deactivate all plugins in WordPress?
Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and select Deactivate from the bulk actions dropdown, or rename the /plugins/ folder via FTP.
