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title: How to Install and Update WordPress Plugins
description: "Plugins add features, but every plugin also adds maintenance and security responsibility. ## Install Safely 1. Confirm the plugin is reputable and actively maintained. 2. Create a backup. 3. Install it from the WordPress repository or a trusted vendor. 4.…"
url: "https://vertico.co.zw/docs/how-to-install-and-update-wordpress-plugins/"
updated: "2026-07-23"
category: WordPress
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# How to Install and Update WordPress Plugins

Plugins add features, but every plugin also adds maintenance and security responsibility.

## Install Safely

1. Confirm the plugin is reputable and actively maintained.
2. Create a backup.
3. Install it from the WordPress repository or a trusted vendor.
4. Activate and configure it.
5. Test the public website and admin area.

## Update Process

- Read the changelog.
- Back up files and database.
- Update one major component at a time.
- Clear caches.
- Test forms, checkout and mobile pages.

## Remove Unused Plugins

Deactivate and delete plugins that are no longer required.

## Need Help?

If you still need assistance, open a support ticket through your Vertico client account and include the affected domain or email address, a screenshot of the error, and the approximate time the problem occurred. Never send passwords by email or support ticket.