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After uploading a plugin ZIP file, what is the next step to make the plugin work on your site?

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Wordpress - Plugins and Extensibility
After uploading a plugin ZIP file, what is the next step to make the plugin work on your site?
ADelete the ZIP file from the server
BActivate the plugin from the Plugins page
CRestart the database
DChange the plugin folder name
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Upload plugin ZIP via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin

    Uploading installs the plugin files but does not enable it yet.

  2. Step 2: Activate the plugin from the Plugins page

    Activation is required to enable the plugin functionality on the site.

  3. Final Answer:

    Activate the plugin from the Plugins page -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Next step after upload = Activate plugin [OK]
Quick Trick: Always activate plugin after upload to enable it [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Deleting ZIP file thinking it activates plugin
  • Restarting database is unnecessary
  • Renaming plugin folder breaks plugin

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