I am creating a site and I need to use plugins, but on my dashboard there is nowhere to add my plugins for my site. How do I get it?
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Wordpress.com does not allow you to install plugins.
From their Plugins support page:
Plugins are tools used to extend the functionality of the WordPress platform. However, they are only applicable to self-hosted blogs and web sites using the WordPress.org software. Plugins are not permitted here at WordPress.com for various security reasons.
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If you require plugins, you’ll need to acquire your own hosting.
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then can i attach my site for free on wordpress if i build the site by own hosting. Mar 21, 2012 at 10:56
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If use Wordpress.com online service you can't install plugins. If you buy a hosting and install on it Wordpress, you can install any plugins. Look at the link in my answer to find more info.– DrakeMar 21, 2012 at 11:29
You cannot install plugins on wordpress.com. You have to create a WordPress Site with the software offered on wordpress.org.
If you don't know how to install WordPress, I would recommend to choose a Managed WordPress Hosting like MyWoHo, Wpengine or Websynthesis. MyWoHo starts at 3$/month. It's not much, if you wanto to try.
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If you are affiliated with the site, please disclose that in your answer.– jonscaNov 6, 2014 at 23:57