Plugins Option

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  awesomesaucelifestyle · Member · Dec 24, 2012 at 8:19 pm

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  I understand that I can’t use the Plugins option but how would I get the ability to move forward and be able to use it.

  “Plugins
  Plugins are tools used to extend the functionality of the WordPress platform. However, they are only applicable to self-hosted blogs and web sites using the WordPress.org software. Plugins are not permitted here at WordPress.com for various security reasons.”

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  notawoodpecker · Member · Dec 24, 2012 at 8:27 pm

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  how would I get the ability to move forward and be able to use it.

  Follow the advice in the text you quoted and move to a self-hosted site.

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  timethief · Member · Dec 24, 2012 at 8:52 pm

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  There is no upgrade that you can purchase from WordPress.com that provides FTP access, the ability to install plugins third party themes and software into free hosted WordPress.com blogs. To use plugins you will have to hire a web host and set up a WordPress.org install.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

  WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org