plugins for basic users?

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  brehautm · Member · Feb 27, 2013 at 3:23 pm

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  Do basic users have access to plugins (like a random quote generator)?

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

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  tandava108 · Member · Feb 27, 2013 at 3:26 pm

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  No, WordPress.com does not allow plugins. There are widgets and shortcodes though, and these allow a lot of customsation.

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  brehautm · Member · Feb 27, 2013 at 3:50 pm

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  Thanks for your response!

  Another question: I am a new user (obviously). I switched from blogger because of their 20 page limit – but I was a fan because it let you customize any coding for free. Are there any glaring limitations for basic wordpress users that I should be aware of before I get too deep into it?

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  tandava108 · Member · Feb 27, 2013 at 4:03 pm

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  I can’t think of any special limitations. The only thing I can think of is that with WordPRess.com you can only use the themes available in the dashboard (but there are loads) and to edit CSS you need a paid addon

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  raincoaster · Member · Feb 28, 2013 at 2:29 am

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  No javascript. No iframes. Flash has to be converted using the Gigya Shortcode before it can be used. No ads. No Google Analytics.

  On the plus side: super security, great tech support, 200+ nice looking themes for free, a bunch more for less than a hundred bucks. Outstanding SEO. The Reader helps connect the community.

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  urbanxhype · Member · Mar 4, 2013 at 9:25 pm

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  How can i add ads to my sight without plugins?

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  tandava108 · Member · Mar 5, 2013 at 9:06 am

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  You can’t – it’s against WordPress.com terms and conditions.