Managing your plugins is a key part of maintaining a secure, optimized, and functional website. With 10Web’s AI-powered platform, plugin management becomes more efficient and user-friendly. 10Web Dashboard offers a centralized way to control all your plugin needs.
Accessing the plugins section on 10Web dashboard
To manage plugins, follow these steps:
- Log in to your 10Web Dashboard.
- Click on the Manage button of the website, the plugins of which you want to manage.
- From the left sidebar, navigate to the Plugins & Themes> WordPress Plugins section.
- Click on the Plugins tab in the site’s management panel.
You’ll now see a list of all installed plugins, their current versions, and their status.
All plugins
The All Plugins tab displays every plugin installed on your selected website, both active and inactive. For each plugin, you can view:
- Plugin name and version.
- Status (active or inactive).
- Available extensions.
- Actions such as Deactivate or Deactivate & Delete.
Active plugins
This section lists all currently active plugins on your website. It allows you to:
- See which features and tools are live.
- Deactivate plugins if needed.
- Update plugins directly from this view.
Inactive plugins
In this section, you'll find plugins that are installed but not activated. From this section, you can:
- Activate any plugin as needed.
- Delete unused plugins to reduce clutter and security risks.
Note:
Keeping too many inactive plugins can clutter your site and potentially pose a security risk, so this tab is great for identifying what can be safely deleted or reactivated if needed.
Available updates
This section highlights plugins with available updates. You can:
- Update them one by one.
- Select multiple plugins and apply bulk updates.
- Toggle on auto-updates per plugin to automate this process.
Note:
Keeping your plugins updated is crucial for security and performance.
Scheduling
The Scheduling tab allows you to automate plugin updates to ensure your site stays secure and up-to-date without manual intervention.
- Update Frequency: Choose from daily, weekly, or monthly schedules based on your website's needs.
- Start Time and Date: Set a specific time and date for updates to begin.
Note:
Scheduling uses your main account’s timezone.
- Include/Exclude Specific Plugins: Customize your schedule by selecting which plugins to include or exclude. This is useful when you only want to automate updates for trusted or essential plugins.
History
The History tab keeps track of all plugin-related actions performed through the 10Web Dashboard. This includes:
- Date and time when the plugin was installed.
- Name of the installed plugin.
- Updated version.
Add new plugins
Adding new plugins in 10Web is quick and flexible. Simply click Add Plugin, then choose from:
- 10Web’s curated list of recommended plugins
- Upload your own .zip plugin file.
- Search and install from the WordPress repository.
- Choose from featured plugins.
Search plugins
At the top of the plugin management panel, you’ll find a Search bar that allows you to quickly locate plugins by name. Whether you're trying to check if a plugin is active or looking for one to update, this feature saves time and improves efficiency.
Check out our detailed guide on how to manage plugins in the WordPress Dashboard to learn how to activate, deactivate, update, or add new plugins using the native WordPress interface.