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There are thousands of WordPress plugins out there. But to get started, you really only need a handful. 

We pulled real usage data from WordPress.com sites to see which plugins people rely on, and we selected the ones that address core website needs. Then, I personally tested each plugin and looked at user reviews.

This guide covers the most essential WordPress plugins. These are helpful if you’re launching your first WordPress site, filling gaps in your current setup, or something in between:

1. Jetpack: For all-in-one site management
2. Akismet: For spam protection
3. Page Optimize: For site speed
4. Crowdsignal Forms: For user feedback
5. WooCommerce: For e-commerce
6. Gravatar Enhanced: For user profiles
7. Yoast SEO: For search engine rankings
8. Google Site Kit: For analytics
9. WPForms Lite: For building forms
10. MailPoet: For emails and newsletters
11. Imagify: For image optimization
12. All-in-One WP Migration: For site migration

Let’s explore each of…