You need to upgrade your plan to install plugins.

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    arunmystery · Member ·

    I am new to wordpress trying to learn it , when i try to install free plugin it requires upgrade , is this tech issue

    WP.com: Yes
    Jetpack: No
    Correct account: Yes

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    staartmees · Member ·

    That’s not a technical issue, it’s the way the wordpress.com platform works. To use third party plugins or themes, whether they are free or paid, you must upgrade to the Business Plan, https://wordpress.com/pricing/

  • fstat · Staff ·

    Hi there,

    As @staartmees mentioned, this is not a technical issue. WordPress.com offers several plans, including a free one. Each plan has its own features.

    Plugin installation is only available on the Business and eCommerce plans. However, all WordPress.com sites have many features available in plugins already built in. So if there’s a specific feature or functionality you’re looking to add with a plugin, we may already have it available to you without needing to upgrade! Just let me know, and we’ll be happy to advise.

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    seadlings · Member ·

    @fstat Hi there, I wanted to download the classic editor as my site looks different when I’m editing it. Apparently you need classic editor? I’m not in a position to upgrade to pay, so that’s not an option for me. Is there a way to fix the issue otherwise? Thanks

  • machellie · Staff ·

    Hi there, @bloomingblogging!

    Can you share a link to the site you need help with?

    If the site is hosted here with us at WordPress.com, I would recommend checking out the Classic Block. The Classic Block offers a very similar editing experience to the old editor. More on this block can be found here:

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    Blocks » Classic Block
    in WordPress.com Support
    2 min read
    The Classic block replicates an older editing experience while inside the WordPress block editor. This guide will show you how to use it on your site. Add the Classic BlockBlock ToolbarConvert to BlocksMore OptionsEditing in the Classic Block Add the Classic Block To add the Classic block, click on the + Block Inserter icon and search for “classic.” Click it to add the block to the post

    Saying that, I highly recommend giving the block editor another try. Here are some tips to help you navigate from the old editor to the block editor:

    WP
    Replacing the Older WordPress.com Editor with the WordPress Block Editor
    in WordPress.com Support
    3 min read
    This guide covers the benefits of the WordPress editor, other editing options you have, and addresses some common questions. The WordPress editor (i.e. the block editor) is the default editor for all WordPress.com sites. Those of you who have an older site, though, might be more familiar with the classic editing experience. We know it can be frustrating to get used to an online tool only to
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    monvos1 · Member ·

    This is what makes WordPress so terrible because I can’t even add five simple products without paying $300……

  • machellie · Staff ·

    Hi there, @monvos1!

    We recommend creating your own topic if you need help.

    Saying that, it sounds like you are hoping to sell products on your site without upgrading to the Business plan. The pricing for our Business plan is set to reflect the value our users get from our products and current market values. We have a ton of features built into our Business plan and you pay one price for that bundle. We offer real-time multi-datacenter replication and failover, high frequency CPUs, fast SSDs, full plugin and theme auto-update, the best security, real-time backups with one-click restores, 24/7 livechat support, and so much more.

    I did want to mention that we do offer an easy to use payment block called the Pay with PayPal Block that allows you to accept payments directly on your site for products. That block is available on the WordPress.com Premium plan.

    You can find more information about this block here:

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    Pay with PayPal
    in WordPress.com Support
    5 min read
    The Pay with PayPal block lets you add a PayPal payment button to any post or page. You can then start collecting payments or donations securely through your site. If you’re looking for more advanced features, like shipping options or recurring payments, check out our other ecommerce options here. This feature is available on sites with our WordPress.com Premium, Business, and Commerc

    You can view other ways to sell online using WordPress.com here:

    WP
    Ecommerce: How to Sell Online on WordPress.com
    in WordPress.com Support
    2 min read
    WordPress.com offers several options for selling items online through your site. This guide covers each one! WooCommerce WooCommerce is the most popular ecommerce solution on WordPress. WooCommerce is an ecommerce solution that allows you to add a cart and checkout process, take payment, monitor inventory, and everything else you need for an online store. You can install the plugin he

    Let me know if you have any questions.

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    seadlings · Member ·

    Hi there – thanks for your help. I was mainly attempting to get share buttons, but have since fixed the issue. Mostly my site is looking like how it does in editor, however, I’m having trouble with my header bar. For my blog posts, I use the single template, and the header bar is coming out extremely narrow, and cut off at the sides. Do you know what may be wrong, or what I could do to fix this? My site is set to private, currently.

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    helper-heroponriki · Member ·

    @bloomingblogging As your request is not relevant to the current topic, kindly create a new thread and post your questions there. Thank you!

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