Why can't I add or install plugins in WordPress? (5 reasons)

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Why can't I add or install plugins in WordPress? (5 reasons)

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WordPress.com is a blog hosting service that offers a limited version of the popular self-hosted WordPress software. Check out our guide to the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org for more information.

WordPress.com users cannot install plugins unless they upgrade to the Business plan or a higher plan, which starts at $10 per month. If you are on a Free, Personal, or Premium plan, you cannot install third-party plugins.

Trying to install a plugin in WordPress.com
If you do not want to pay this amount, you can move your blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org .

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2. There are user role restrictions
WordPress has a built-in user role management system that assigns different levels of access to your website users.

Administrators are the highest user role with full access to all features of your WordPress website, including adding, installing, and activating plugins.

On the other hand , editors , authors, contributors and subscribers cannot install plugins.

Administrator vs Editor dashboard in WordPress
If you are working on a website but do not see the Plugins menu, you may not have administrator access.
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