10 must-have popular plugins on WordPress

In the world of WordPress, plugins are like crucial gears that make websites operate flexibly and powerfully. In the past year of 2024, WordPress has compiled statistics on user plugin installations and selected the top 10 most popular plugins for you to get to know in this article.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, check if you have used these plugins yet, and you might get inspired to improve your website even more.

Note: These plugins are not ranked by popularity, and there is no commercial support for this ranking.

1. Yoast SEO

A popular plugin that has been enhancing your website's SEO potential since 2010, allowing you to clearly control key SEO topics. Even without technical knowledge, it is easy to use.

2. WooCommerce

A comprehensive and open-source online store builder that is popular worldwide, seamlessly connecting with WordPress.com, suitable for those who want to seriously start an online store.

3. Contact Form 7

A simple yet powerful form plugin that allows you to set up and customize contact forms as needed, suitable for all types of websites.

4. Google Site Kit

Combine Google's main services into a single plugin, such as Google Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, and PageSpeed Insights, making it easier for you to analyze your website and improve its performance.

5. Elementor

A drag-and-drop website builder plugin suitable for beginners and professional designers.There are many widgets to choose from, along with ready-made website templates.

6. All in One SEO Pack

Another SEO plugin designed for user-friendliness, it takes just a few minutes to start customizing SEO to increase visibility from search engines.

7. WPForms

A drag-and-drop form builder plugin that is easy to use and versatile, whether it's for contact forms, payment forms, or various surveys.

8. WP Headers and Footers

It allows you to easily add various codes to the header or footer of your website without having to modify the theme, such as tracking codes from Google or Facebook.

9. Astra Pro

The Astra Pro add-on for the Astra theme activates advanced features such as ready-made templates and WooCommerce support, allowing you to design your website faster and more beautifully.

10. Jetpack Boost

Helps improve the speed and performance of the website according to Google's Core Web Vitals principles, analyzing and enhancing the website's speed to provide users with the best experience.

Pre-installed plugins in WordPress.com

Every site on WordPress.com comes with essential core plugins, such as:

• Jetpack: Security, backup, and spam protection system
• Akismet: Effectively prevents spam comments
• Gutenberg: An advanced and flexible content editing tool
• Crowdsignal: Easily create polls and surveys

How many of these plugins have you used? Is there any plugin that you particularly like or would recommend? Feel free to share your experiences.