Can i get access to plugin by mapping my domain?

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    minaraekoreanbbq · Member ·

    What if i buy a domain somewhere else and map it with wordpress, then i would get my own domain name (without .wordpress)

    If i do this will i be able to access plugins? I can’t now cause im using free version…

    Any reply is appreciated thank you!!!

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

  • staff-zinnia · Staff ·

    Good Morning – Yes. If you purchase a domain elsewhere, you will be able to use it here at WordPress.com by completing Domain Mapping.
    Each year you would need to renew your domain through the registrar and also the Domain Mapping through WordPress.com.

    You can register custom domains at WordPress.com too. If you register the domain here, you will only need to renew the domain annually and not the domain mapping. Register your custom domain here: http://wordpress.com/start/domains/ Custom domains are those that eliminate the .wordpress portion of the address and simply end with .com , .org , etc…

    Buying your domain elsewhere and mapping it to WordPress.com will not allow you to use plugins on your WordPress.com site. Plugins are a feature only supported on self hosted, WordPress.org sites. Upgrading your plan on WordPress.com will not gain access to plugins either.

    WordPress.com and WordPress.org are very different. Those differences are outlined here: https://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

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    galois · Member ·

    FYI: According to staff, domain mapping is no longer available for $13. It’s only available as part of the Premium plan: https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/domain-mapping-1118?replies=10#post-2643450

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