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  jcloutier71 · Member · Aug 3, 2023 at 1:01 pm

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  i have a premium plan. i can;t install plugins even if I purchase them individually? specifically i want to use draw attention.

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  staartmees · Member · Aug 3, 2023 at 1:24 pm

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  You can’t install plugins, whether they are for free or paid, on the wordpress.com platform unless you upgrade to the Business Plan.
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  supernovia · Staff · Aug 3, 2023 at 11:03 pm

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  Hi @jcloutier71, just to affirm what @staartmees said, we do require the Business Plan for plugin installation, because as a managed host, we’ll have your back in ways that the free software itself cannot. Our service includes SSL hosting, direct WordPress support, spam protection, backups, maintenance, security, and other services and features that don’t come with the free software. Extra code like plugins and outside themes can complicate the service we’re offering.

  Or, you are welcome to use your own free copy of WordPress with another host, and use community resources or hired contractors if you don’t have time to take care of security, spam filtering, backups, support, and maintenance yourself.

  Let us know if you have questions!