Need To Use Plugins, But I'm On WordPress.com. What to do?

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  allenayler · Member · Jun 28, 2015 at 7:26 pm

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  So upon trying to download some plugins I discover that it’s missing from the menu.

  I researched and found I have to be admin, which I am, but still no plugin option.

  I researched more and discovered that plugins are called widgets on wordpress.com.

  Looking through the widgets, I don’t even see a way to search for what I need. Like SiteOrigin Page Builder, and the hide title one, and many others.

  So what do I download and where is the support page for it, please? What I am able to do right now as far as customizability just isn’t cutting it…

  Thank you!

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

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  staff-ozmodiar · Staff · Jun 28, 2015 at 8:13 pm

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  While plugins are common on self hosted WordPress sites, due to security concerns, they are not available on WordPress.com. There is more info regarding WordPress.com and plugins here:

  Plugins

  Also, for more information on the differences between WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress sites, please see:

  WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

  Please let me know if you have further questions or if anything is unclear.

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  allenayler · Member · Jun 28, 2015 at 8:47 pm

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  Looks like I should have got wordpress.org… Bummer.

  Can I transfer my account somehow?

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  sualdam · Member · Jun 28, 2015 at 8:54 pm

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  Allen, take a look at this link:

  http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-properly-move-your-blog-from-wordpress-com-to-wordpress-org/

  You’ll have far more control if you go the ORG route.

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  allenayler · Member · Jun 28, 2015 at 9:02 pm

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  Thanks! Hopefully I will get a refund. Disappointed in the lack of customizability.

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  staff-ozmodiar · Staff · Jun 28, 2015 at 9:07 pm

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  @allenayler

  All of your purchases are under 30 days old, so a refund is no problem.

  Just let me know.

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  allenayler · Member · Jun 28, 2015 at 10:59 pm

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  Thanks rootjosh, I’ll be trying to make the switch tomorrow. Who should I contact for support?

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  allenayler · Member · Jun 29, 2015 at 6:37 am

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  So rootjosh, I made the switch now how do I cancel my account?

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  staff-ozmodiar · Staff · Jun 29, 2015 at 5:16 pm

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  I have processed those refunds for you. Please be aware that it can take up to 7-10 business days for refunds to show up on your statement.

  Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.