25 WordPress Plugins I Actually Use
JL Faverio
WordPress SEO Consultant – I build, optimize, and fix WordPress sites for SEO agencies, while running monthly SEO campaigns and consulting for local businesses that want real results.
This is a very simple list of WordPress plugins that I actually use with agency clients as well as my own.
Why should you care?
Well, I know I would have appreciated this kind of real-world advice when I started back in the last century.
But, this is more of a reference sheet for me that I don't mind sharing with clients or any others looking for some quick WordPress tips.
Feel free to share, criticize, or contribute. ??????
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
A plugin that enables custom field creation for posts/pages, giving greater control over content.
Akismet Anti-Spam
Essential for protecting a WordPress website from spam comments. Uses advanced algorithms to detect and block spam.
All-in-One WP Migration (AIOWPM)
A simple plugin for migrating an entire WordPress website to another host with just a few clicks.
Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster
Allows you to optimize page speed by selectively unloading/deactivating unnecessary assets, at the page or post level.
Better Search Replace
Lets users search and replace specific text or data i the WordPress database without manual SQL queries.
Broken Link Checker
Scans a WordPress website for broken links and missing images, and automatically notifies you via email.
Call Now Button
Adds a call button to a WordPress website, making it easy for visitors to get in touch.
Classic Editor
Restores the classic editor in WordPress, allowing users to use the familiar editing interface from earlier versions.
Code Snippets
A handy plugin for adding custom code snippets to a WordPress site without modifying theme/plugin files directly.
Column Shortcodes
Makes it easy to add columns to WordPress pages/posts, giving more control over content layout.
Duplicate Page
Quickly duplicate any page or post on a WordPress website, saving time and effort.
Elementor
A powerful page builder plugin for creating custom designs for WordPress pages/posts without coding skills.
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Gravity Forms
A versatile plugin for creating custom forms for a WordPress website, including contact forms and surveys.
Interactive Geo Maps
Adds interactive maps to a WordPress site with support for markers, tooltips, and custom styles.
Popup Maker
Lets users create custom popups for a WordPress website, including opt-in forms and advertisements.
Redirection
Manages redirects on a WordPress website, improving SEO and user experience.
Regenerate Thumbnails
Regenerates thumbnails for WordPress images, allowing for updates to size and quality without recreating.
Relevanssi
A powerful search plugin for WordPress that improves default search functionality and makes it easier for users to find what they’re looking for.
Shortcoder
Lets users create custom shortcodes for a WordPress website, adding complex functionality with just a few clicks.
Show Current Template
Displays the current template used on each page of a WordPress site, helping with theme debugging and customization.
Simple History
Logs changes made to a WordPress site, allowing users to see who made what changes and when.
WP Fastest Cache
A popular caching plugin for WordPress that speeds up the site by caching pages/posts and reducing data load.
WP Rocket
A premium caching plugin for WordPress that provides advanced caching options and performance-enhancing features to speed up the site.
WPFront Notification Bar
Adds a customizable notification bar to a WordPress website, promoting events, sales, and more.
Yoast SEO
A popular SEO plugin for WordPress that helps optimize the site for search engines with features for keyword optimization, readability analysis, sitemaps, and more. Provides valuable insights for improving website visibility and ranking.