Plugins
What are Plugins?
Plugins extend your WordPress site's functionality, allowing you to add features like eCommerce, contact forms, page builders, and more without writing code. WordPress Hosting supports thousands of WordPress plugins, giving you the flexibility to customize your site to meet your business needs.
Plugin Compatibility
WordPress Hosting Pro supports most WordPress plugins, but some plugins conflict with built-in features like caching, backups, security, and email delivery. Always check the Blacklisted and Redundant Plugins guide before installing plugins that handle these features.
Some plugins provide duplicate functionality that WordPress Hosting already includes. Installing conflicting plugins can cause performance issues, unexpected behavior, or prevent built-in features from working correctly.
Featured Plugins & Integrations
Divi Builder
Divi Builder is a powerful visual page builder that comes pre-installed with WordPress Hosting. Use it to create custom pages and customize your site without coding.
- Edit Your Site with Divi Builder: Learn how to use Divi Builder's visual editor
- Understanding Divi Theme vs Plugin: Learn the difference and when to use each
- Using Divi's AI Website Builder: Leverage AI for site building
- View Divi Form Submissions: Manage form submissions
- CSS Not Updating: Fix CSS changes not updating in Divi Builder
WooCommerce
Transform your WordPress site into a fully functional online store with WooCommerce, which comes pre-installed with WordPress Hosting.
- Set Up Your WooCommerce Store: Complete guide to creating an online store
- Set Up WooCommerce Payments: Configure payment processing
- WooCommerce Order Info in Contact List: Sync WooCommerce orders with contacts
Web Chat Widget
Add live chat functionality to your site to engage with visitors and capture leads.
- Web Chat Widget: Install and troubleshoot the web chat widget
Plugin Management Best Practices
- Check Compatibility First: Review the Blacklisted and Redundant Plugins guide before installing new plugins
- Avoid Duplicate Functionality: WordPress Hosting includes caching, backups, and security features—don't install plugins that duplicate these
- Test in Staging: If you have WordPress Hosting Pro, test new plugins in your staging environment before installing on production
- Keep Plugins Updated: Regularly update plugins to ensure security and compatibility
- Monitor Performance: Watch for performance issues after installing new plugins
What's Included
- Blacklisted and Redundant Plugins: Learn which plugins to avoid and why
- Divi Builder Guides: Visual page builder documentation
- WooCommerce Guides: eCommerce setup and configuration
- Web Chat Widget: Live chat installation and troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I install any WordPress plugin?
Most WordPress plugins work with WordPress Hosting Pro, but some plugins conflict with built-in features like caching, backups, and security. Always check the Blacklisted and Redundant Plugins guide before installing plugins that handle caching, backups, login security, or email delivery.
Why can't I use caching plugins?
WordPress Hosting includes server-side caching, so caching plugins are unnecessary and can cause conflicts. Plugin-based caching adds overhead and can interfere with WordPress Hosting's built-in features like backups and restores.
Do I need a backup plugin?
No. WordPress Hosting automatically backs up your site daily and provides on-demand backup and restore capabilities. Backup plugins are unnecessary and can slow your site's performance.
What plugins come pre-installed?
WordPress Hosting comes with Divi Builder and WooCommerce pre-installed. These plugins are fully supported and integrated with WordPress Hosting's features.