Title: Plugins
Published: October 7, 2013
Last modified: June 26, 2016

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If you are a PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of 
functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality
or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in
the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can 
be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/)
or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. developer, subscribe to the Plugin
review team blog to keep up with the latest updates, find resources, and learn about
any issues around Plugin development.

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