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  sarahstodder2014 · Member · Jun 16, 2014 at 9:11 pm

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  Hi,

  If I upgrade to premium will I be able to utilize any plugin I need to? I really need to be able to collect email addresses to build a following.

  Thanks!

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

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  jackiedana · Member · Jun 16, 2014 at 9:31 pm

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  Hi there,

  It is not possible to install plugins on WordPress.com for security reasons. Plugins can only be installed on self-hosted WordPress blogs. If you are wondering how WordPress.com differs from WordPress.org, this support article explains the distinction:

  WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

  Please let me know what you’d like to achieve with a plugin, and I’ll help you find a solution.

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  sarahstodder2014 · Member · Jun 16, 2014 at 9:34 pm

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  Hi Jackie,

  I’d like to use SumoMe (http://sumome.com/) to build an email list for my blog. Since I’ve bought the domain name, I’m wondering why I can’t install a plugin. Your help is much appreciated!

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  jackiedana · Member · Jun 16, 2014 at 9:53 pm

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  We do not allow any of our users to install plugins or other files on WordPress.com, regardless of upgrades.

  If the functionality of that plugin is essential to your website, you may wish to find other hosting and install the free software available at WordPress.org.

  However, if you’re simply looking for a way for users to share posts and content on your WordPress.com site, you can do so with our Publicize feature. You can read more about that here:

  http://en.support.wordpress.com/publicize/