This page is frequently updated to reflect the WordPress plugins I absolutely love and strongly recommend.
In no specific order:
![akismet akismet](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/akismet.png)
The absolute standard for identifying and reducing SPAM comments. Start with the free version.
![beaver builder beaver builder](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/beaver-builder.jpg)
My favorite "drag and drop" page builder. Just easier to make landing page or content pages like this one. A close competitor is Elementor.
![classic editor classic editor](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/classic-editor.png)
I'm a WordPress purist and I can't bring myself to use the new "block" system. This plugin reverts the editor back to a standard TinyMCE style HTML editor.
![adbutler adbutler](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/adbutler.png)
The plugin only works with a paid Adbutler account. In my opinion the most economic professional ad server option with quality WordPress integration.
![admin columns admin columns](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/admin-columns.png)
Allows you to customize what columns you see on the admin backend for posts, pages, etc. Very helpful to reduce clutter and increase load times
![wp offload media wp offload media](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/wp-offload-media.jpg)
Allows you to host your images and media on Amazon S3 (or others) to speed up page load times.
![all in one video gallery plugin all in one video gallery plugin](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/all-in-one-video-gallery-plugin.png)
Auto import new videos from YouTube channels or manually add them to create a video gallery on your site. Supports VAST ads and I LOVE it.
![blubrry wordpress podcast plugin blubrry wordpress podcast plugin](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/blubrry-wordpress-podcast-plugin.png)
The best way to run/host a podcast with WordPress. Pay for the Blubrry hosting and host your audio files with them as well.
![wordpress table of contents wordpress table of contents](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/wordpress-table-of-contents.png)
Easily insert a table of contents into posts. Increases SEO value and helps the reader experience. Free and awesome!
![wordpress zapier plugin wordpress zapier plugin](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/wordpress-zapier-plugin.png)
The most versatile Zapier plugin I've found so far and trust me I've tried many. Fire zaps based on various WordPress activities
![GamiPress GamiPress](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GamiPress.png)
Open source set of plugins designed to help you add gamification to WordPress. Awards, badges, achievements, and ranks based on purchases or other activities.
![WordPress business directory WordPress business directory](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WordPress-business-directory.jpg)
A set of plugins used to build a LOCAL business directory in WordPress. I've been through a few but have been using this one for several years now. The best out there at this point.
![searchwp searchwp](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/searchwp.png)
I've found the built-in WordPress search feature to be lacking. This plugin gives me much more control over that experience.
![Duplicate Post Duplicate Post](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Duplicate-Post.png)
The best plugin to enable the option to quickly clone pages or posts or other post types in WordPress. Recently acquired by Yoast.
![page-links-to plugin page-links-to plugin](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/page-links-to-plugin.jpg)
Sometimes you need to redirect a WordPress page or post to a different page or post. This plugin is simple and lightweight but gets it done.
![pretty links pretty links](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pretty-links.png)
Been loving this plugin for about a decade. Create "pretty" links that redirect to any other link you want. Great for affiliate stuff or just making shortcuts.
![content views plugin content views plugin](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/content-views-plugin.jpg)
A free version is available from WordPress.org but I prefer the Pro version of this plugin which makes displaying any sort of post type in any way I want really easy.
![login as user wordpress login as user wordpress](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/login-as-user-wordpress.png)
This plugin makes troubleshooting so much easier. Just go to the user's page on the backend and log in as any of your users to see what they see.
![rafflepress-square rafflepress-square](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rafflepress-square.png)
Stop paying a fortune for 3rd party systems to manage your giveaways and raffles. This plugin brings it all into WordPress and is very affordable.
![rankmath rankmath](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rankmath.png)
I used All In One SEO forever but have been transitioning my sites to RankMath. I think it is currently the best tool for SEO optimization.
![forminator form builder forminator form builder](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/forminator-form-builder.png)
I've been using Contact Form 7 forever but recently I've been migrating over to Forminator Pro. A much more versatile form builder.
![ninja tables pro ninja tables pro](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ninja-tables-pro.png)
As the name suggests this plugin builds tables. Awesome, easy to edit, responsive, SEO friendly tables. Very impressed.
![Ultimate Beaver Builder Addons Ultimate Beaver Builder Addons](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ultimate-Beaver-Builder-Addons.png)
Expand Builver Builder with a bunch of new and very useful modules. Integration is very good and there are a ton of options.
![code snippets code snippets](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/code-snippets.jpg)
The simplest way to add code to your site without editing your theme files. I still use child themes but this makes code edits much easier.
![RSS Aggregator RSS Aggregator](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RSS-Aggregator.png)
If you need to pull in posts from other blogs or RSS feeds and display them together in one place this plugin does it perfectly.
![beaver builder beaver builder](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/beaver-builder.jpg)
Beaver Builder power for your header and footer. Finally complete control over the layout and look and feel of the header, footer, and menu.
![mep 230x230 mep 230x230](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mep-230x230-1.jpg)
Connects the site to the robust email marketing platform of my choice and does it with style. Native integration for WooCommerce and also pushes a subscription tool to the front-end that is impressive.
WooCommerce Plugins:
![woocommerce woocommerce](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/woocommerce.png)
Over 30% of online stores worldwide are using WooCommerce. Free. Versatile. Widely developed. Awesome.
![image placeholder image placeholder](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/image-placeholder.png)
Tag and organize products by brand. Create a shop by brand page and highlight the vendors you work with and whose products you resell.
![woocomm conditional payments woocomm conditional payments](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/woocomm-conditional-payments.png)
Block certain payment methods or shipping options for specific products or product categories.
![WooComm Conversion Tracking WooComm Conversion Tracking](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WooComm-Conversion-Tracking.jpg)
Track conversion rates from popular online ad platforms like Facebook. Get the Pro version.
![woocommerce funnels woocommerce funnels](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/woocommerce-funnels.jpg)
A collection of plugins to help you optimize checkout, add order bumps, and build sales funnels post-checkout with OTOs. CRITICAL.
![foo events foo events](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/foo-events.png)
So far my favorite public plugin option to sell events with WooCommerce. A free mobile app exists to help check-in students as well.
![Printful Woocomm Printful Woocomm](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Printful-Woocomm.png)
Printful is a 3rd party service that dropships custom apparel. Set up your custom shirts etc and then sell them via WooCommerce.
![image placeholder image placeholder](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/image-placeholder.png)
Best tool to track your cost of goods. Decent reporting. Compatible with Metorik.
![tax jar tax jar](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tax-jar.png)
I use TaxJar for automatic sales tax calculation, reporting, and autofiling. I tried Taxify for a time but it sucked. Happy with TaxJar.
![WooCommerce-Memberships-Plugin WooCommerce-Memberships-Plugin](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WooCommerce-Memberships-Plugin.png)
Extremely high-quality plugin for managing memberships on WordPress. Control access, provide discounts, and much more.
![image placeholder image placeholder](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/image-placeholder.png)
The easiest way to sell a subscription or membership. Recurring revenue done easy with WooCommerce. Compatible with WooCommerce Memberships and Metorik.
![NextMove TY Page Woocomm NextMove TY Page Woocomm](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NextMove-TY-Page-Woocomm.jpg)
The best way to setup custom thank you pages for WooCommerce. Integrates well with Funnelkit.
![Customize WooCommerce My Account page Customize WooCommerce My Account page](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Customize-WooCommerce-My-Account-page.png)
I run a membership site and this plugin makes it easy to build out a custom member's area without bypassing the built in WooCommerce features.
![WooCommerce smart coupons WooCommerce smart coupons](https://www.jacobspaulsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WooCommerce-smart-coupons.jpg)
Coupons are much easier to leverage with this plugin. It also makes it easy to give and sell store credit and to mass generate coupons with WooCommerce.