Custom Plugins

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  gmisura · Member · Oct 21, 2014 at 11:30 pm

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  Can I use a custom plugin that I wrote?

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

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  timethief · Member · Oct 21, 2014 at 11:31 pm

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  No.

  There is no FTP access and no blogger installed plugin capability on any free hosted WordPress.com blogs.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

  See here for a full comparison WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
  http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

  There is no upgrade you can purchase here that provides FTP access and the ability to install plugins and or any third party themes on blogs hosted by WordPress.COM like yours.

  If you want FTP access and to install plugins or third party themes into a site then you will have to hire a web host http://wordpress.org/hosting/ and set up your own WordPress.org install.

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  gmisura · Member · Oct 21, 2014 at 11:42 pm

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  Thanks.
  I have plenty of wordpress.org installed blogs with my hosting provider, but sadly couldn’t get a clear answer on if I could install my own. You’d think this page:

  Plugins

  would simply say: No, you can’t install other plugins not on this list. Instead of implying it by not saying anything.

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  timethief · Member · Oct 21, 2014 at 11:44 pm

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  I’m sorry but it sounds like you cannot read what I posted above or did not click through the links I provided above like these two:
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

  I have plenty of wordpress.org installed blogs with my hosting provider, but sadly couldn’t get a clear answer on if I could install my own.

  If you need help with WordPress.ORG plugins for WordPress.ORG software installs then you need to post your question here https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks

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  gmisura · Member · Oct 21, 2014 at 11:59 pm

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  I can read what you posted and the links as well.
  I’m VERY familiar with the differences between wordpress.com and wordpress.org
  Just couldn’t get a clear answer about installing my own plugin here at wordpress.com since this page:
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/
  Doesn’t simply state custom plugins can’t be installed.
  I do see it says

  As a result, WordPress.com users won’t find a Plugins tab in the Dashboard

  Which is a strong indications, but still not a final answer. Your post does clarify.

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  timethief · Member · Oct 22, 2014 at 12:01 am

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  You’re welcome and best wishes.