A plugin is typically a bunch of code and if this code is not optimized to work with the code in your WordPress, it’ll slow or break your WordPress website.

• Adding more code to your website doesn’t slow it down

• Readme files of most free plugins aren’t updated by their authors but these plugins may work perfectly fine in your latest version.

• If you cannot install plugins on your WordPress website, you should first check which of the WordPress you are using.
• One of the disadvantages of using free plugins is that there’s no guarantee for support from the author.
• There’s a way to ask for support for a WordPress plugin. It is as simple as visiting the official WordPress support forums

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As a beginner to the WordPress community, there might be some daunting questions you may have to do with. After learning how to install your WordPress website, and learnt how to install WordPress plugins, you may not be immune to the many questions beginners have to ponder over.

In this article, we look at some of the most frequently asked questions and we provide you with the best answer you can ever hope for so be patient and read on.

(1) Can I install as many plugins as I wish on my WordPress website?

Yes, you can. Unfortunately, many beginners don’t know how many plugins they should install. 

They think that installing too many plugins on their WordPress plugin will slow down their website. Plugins are just pieces of code blocks. So installing more plugins means adding more code to your website.

Adding more code to your website doesn’t slow it down. It’s rather adding poorly coded block of code that will slow down your website irrespective of the size of the code. This is the reason why you must install only the the tried and tested and best plugins for your website.

(2) Is it worth installing a plugin that has not been tested with your version of WordPress?

Since May 2003 that WordPress released its maiden version 0.7, there has been constant upgrades with the current version 6.2 at the time of writing this article. 

One feature you notice when you decide to install a WordPress plugin from your dashboard is that statement that “this plugin is tested with your version of WordPress”.

A software usually contains a file called readme file. This file contains information about the software and other important files or process. Your plugin has a readme file and this is updated to reflect the plugin’s update or current status. 

If the author of a plugin dies not update the readme file to confirm that it works with your version of WordPress, it does not necessarily mean that the plugin won’t work with your latest version.

Readme files of most free plugins aren’t updated by their authors but these plugins may work perfectly fine in your latest version. 

It’s worth knowing about installing plugins that haven’t been tested with your WordPress version.

(3) I cannot install plugins on my WordPress website. Why?

If you cannot install plugins on your WordPress website, you should first check which of the WordPress you are using. We have WordPress.com which is a fully hosted platform and WordPress.org which is a self-hosted platform. There are differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. The two platforms are different. Make sure you’re using the self hosted WordPress.org platform.

(4) Choosing between free and premium plugins. Which are the best and how do we know?

Who doesn’t want freebies? Well, let me tell you that there are many free plugins that have great functionalities. It is not always you have to shed a dollar to get a great plugin. 

It matters not whether the plugin is free or paid, what is important is choosing the best plugin for your WordPress website.

One of the disadvantages of using ree pluginsis that there’s no guarantee for support from the author. If you’re lucky, other contributors will work on the plugin and provide community support. However, most free plugins official support and warranties.

If you’re serious about growing your website and business, you will need more than just free plugins but the best yet cheapest paid or premium plugins out there. 

Almost all WordPress websites use a combination of free and paid plugins. People choose what works best for them irrespective of whether it’s free or paid.

(5) Is there anyway to get support for free plugins?

Well, if you read point 4, we made it clear that getting support for a free plugin is usually non-existent. The reason is simple, no developer will spend his time responding to your challenges with his plugin for eternity without gaining anything in return for time, they say, is money.

However, the situation is not entirely bleak. Don’t give up yet. 

There’s a way to ask for support for a WordPress plugin. It is as simple as visiting the official WordPress support forums, visit the particular plugin support page, and click Support.

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