It could easily be argued that plugins were what made WordPress big. Without them, it’s just a blog platform that supports pages. Yet the majority of the problems and bad press cast towards the CMS are caused by the plugin ecosystem. While the possibilities are endless when almost anyone with an internet connection can find out how to write plugins, it does open the door for poorly written code and mistakes that can prove critical in terms of security. To help steer through the ever-growing maze of what’s available, we’ve handpicked 20 of the best plugins. Some are well known while some are up-and-coming but all of them are recommended against three factors: minimal bloat, maximum function and minimal footprint – meaning no intrusive dashboard adverts or messages.
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