WordPress.com vs WordPress.org Plug-ins

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    smithpamela27gmailcom · Member ·

    I’m really confused, so bare with me on my question. Currently, I use WordPress.com. I bought my domain, but I can’t use any other plug-ins except the ones that are already on WordPress.com. I want to be able to install other plug-ins on my site. I saw an article saying to use WordPress.org. Do I have to buy hosting from another site other than WordPress.com and then install WordPress.org on it in order to use the plug-ins? I really would appreciate the help because I’m completely lost.

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    gugaalveswp · Member ·

    Hi there,

    WordPress.com does not offer the option to install third-party plugins. If you would like more control over plugins and the option to install your own, a WordPress.org setup would be the best solution for you.

    This page explains the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org in more detail, if you’re interested:

    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

    Alternatively, if you tell me a little more about your goals, I can try to help you find the closest solution.

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

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