Every plugin is code someone else maintains on your server. We keep the list short and review it on every care-plan visit.
Always
- A backup plugin that stores copies off the server, tested with a real restore.
- An SMTP plugin, so order emails actually arrive.
- A single SEO plugin. Two of them fight over the same tags.
- A simple contact form plugin.
Usually not
- Page builders on stores with a simple layout: they add weight to every page.
- All-in-one security suites that duplicate what the host already does.
- Plugins that have not been updated for a year.
The best plugin is often a few lines in the theme. Ask us before you install the next one.