# Plugins
Use Plugins to extend WordPress features. Depending on plan configuration, new instances can include a predefined plugin set prepared by the administrator.
In the Plugins section of instance details, you can manage installed plugins and browse New Plugins. Both sections support list view and tile view, plus search and sorting controls.
# Installed plugins
Installed plugins include pre-installed plugins and any you have added. List view and tile view provide the same information in different layouts.
# Tile view
- Each tile shows the name and a short description. Click Read More to expand the description.
- The symbol next to the name indicates if the plugin is up to date.
- Status is shown by a colored or gray highlight atop each tile.
- You can deactivate, activate, or remove plugins using the action buttons at the bottom of a tile.
- Perform actions in bulk by selecting multiple or all plugins. Checkboxes appear to the left of each tile. After selecting at least one plugin, the option to select all appears on the bottom bar.
- You can sort by Name or Status using the dropdown above the tiles.
# List view
- The name and a short description are shown on the left. Click Read More to expand the description.
- The installed version appears to the right. The symbol next to it indicates if the plugin is up to date.
- Status is shown by "Activated" or "Disabled" markers in the Status column, plus a green or gray highlight on the edge of the row.
- You can deactivate/activate, update, or delete plugins using row actions on the far right.
- Perform actions in bulk by selecting multiple or all plugins. Checkboxes are on the far left, and the header checkbox selects all rows.
- You can sort by clicking Name or Status in the header.
# New plugins
To install a new plugin, click Add New to the right of the search bar.
Use the search bar to find the plugin and confirm installation in the modal. After installation completes, the plugin appears in Installed Plugins.
If you cannot find a specific plugin, it may be blacklisted by the administrator. Blacklisted plugins are hidden from search and cannot be installed, including via ZIP upload. If a plugin is already installed but blacklisted, activation is disabled with a tooltip explanation.
# Tile view
- Each tile includes the plugin name, description, and action buttons.
# List view
- Use row actions on the right to activate or remove installed plugins.