Cant Find Plugin Tab

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  aseemrastogi2 · Member · Dec 28, 2011 at 7:36 pm

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  Hi,

  I was planning to install a wordpress plugin but I can’t seem to find the tab for it below the Appearence Tab.

  Aseem

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

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  timethief · Member · Dec 28, 2011 at 7:40 pm

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  That’s because there is no FTP access to free hosted WordPress.com blog sand we cannot install individual plugins into our blogs.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

  If you wish to have complete control over a blog, the ability to upload themes and plugins, and to edit themes and templates then your option is to hire a web host and get a free software install from WordPress.ORG and self host it.

  WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

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  robotkrishna · Member · Dec 29, 2011 at 3:41 am

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  Today I tried to add Elegant Theme’s HANDHELD plug-in per the site’s instructions: “log in to wp-admin and click on the Plugins > Add New link”
  However, I am unable to find a Plugin tab in the wp-admin menu.

  Do I need to upgrade my WP account to add the Handheld plugin? Or switch to a 3rd party server?

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  raincoaster · Member · Dec 29, 2011 at 3:46 am

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  We cannot help you without a link to the blog in question, starting with http.

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  thesacredpath · Member · Dec 29, 2011 at 3:48 am

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  Sorry, plugins are not allowed at wordpress.COM for security reasons. Plugins are for self-hosted wordpress sites using the software from wordpress.ORG.

  The difference between wordpress.com and wordpress.org.

  You would have to self-host a wordpress.ORG installation on a third-party hosting service such as bluehost, dreamhost, etc. Figure an average monthly cost, all things considered of about $10 to $25. You are then also responsible for all installations, all upgrades, all backups and all troubleshooting. If something goes wrong you have to figure it out and fix it.

  WordPress has made self-hosting an installation much easier, but there is still far more to do and you need a certain level of “geek.”

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  robotkrishna · Member · Dec 29, 2011 at 1:03 pm

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  Here’s the link to Elegant Themes — but I’m guessing that non-members can not access it.
  http://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/handheld/readme.html

  I understand WP.com’s general policy regarding plug-ins. However, I thought that perhaps WP permits the use of plug-ins from selected theme developers, such as ET.

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  raincoaster · Member · Dec 29, 2011 at 1:07 pm

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  We cannot assist you without a link to YOUR blog, starting with http. We need it because you would not believe the number of people who persist in saying they are using WP.com but who are using WP.org. We have to check.

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  robotkrishna · Member · Dec 29, 2011 at 2:13 pm

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  Sorry, raincoaster. I will include my blog address in all future questions.

  http://fennelseed.wordpress.com/

  HANDHELD is Elegant Theme’s mobile phone theme.

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  robotkrishna · Member · Dec 29, 2011 at 4:19 pm

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  Thanks everybody for your help.
  I just received official word on the Elegant Themes forum that I need to set up a domain and separate hosted account to use their plug-ins.

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  timethief · Member · Dec 29, 2011 at 5:33 pm

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  Yes indeed and that’s exactly what I said above when I answered this thread:

  If you wish to have complete control over a blog, the ability to upload themes and plugins, and to edit themes and templates then your option is to hire a web host and get a free software install from WordPress.ORG and self host it.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/