Purchased A Domain Name, Where Are My Plug-Ins?

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    peacendiscord · Member ·

    I just purchased a domain name for $18. Before purchasing the domain name, there were no options for installing plug-ins. Now that I have purchased a domain name through wordpress.com, they’re still is no option for installing plug-ins in the admin bar. Why? I thought this would allow me to finally install plug-ins.

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

  • joelwills · Staff ·

    Hi Jacob!

    It is not possible to install plugins on WordPress.com, for security reasons. Plugins can only be installed on self-hosted WordPress.org blogs.

    If you are wondering how WordPress.com differs from WordPress.org, this support article explains the distinction:

    WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

    WordPress.com has a lot of built-in features that were inspired by popular plugins. Chances are, the feature you are looking for is already there! You can search our support site via this link:

    Home

    For any features on WordPress.com, the support page will explain how to set it up.

    Please let me know if you have any further questions or if I can help you find a feature.

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