There are thousands of WordPress plugins to pick from. So, how do you pick a WordPress plugin? The first step is to do a search for possible plugins. This can be done right inside WordPress by clicking on the Plugins menu and then Add New. There is a search box so you can type a word to describe what you are looking for. You will be presented with a list of possible plugins.
The next step is to decide on a couple to try. Below is the results when I searched for “backup”.
WordPress backup plugins
WordPress provides a couple of useful data to help in our selection.
- Review and Ratings – A plugin with a good rating and a large number of reviews shows that it is popular.
- Last Updated – This help to understanding if the plugin is being actively developed.
- Installation – This shows how many people have installed the plugin
- Compatible – does it work with your version of WordPress.
Personally, I look at the number of installations and when it was last updated to help me immediately narrow down a plugin to try out.
The next step is to click on the “More Details” to read more about what the features of the plugin in are to see if they fit what your are looking. You can then try out the plugin on your website and see how it works.
To summarize, I suggest you pick a WordPress plugin by popularity and freshness.
