Repository & Installation Guide

Repository Search

Search Interface

Location:

• Accessible via "Add Plugin" button
• Opens in drawer/modal
• Full-screen on mobile
• Overlay on desktop

Search Box:

• Large input field
• Search icon
• Placeholder text
• Enter key to search

Features:

• Real-time search
• Search WordPress.org
• Instant results
• Clear button

Search Functionality

Search Behavior:

• Searches plugin repository
• Queries WordPress.org API
• Returns matching plugins
• Paginated results

Search Scope:

• Plugin names
• Plugin descriptions
• Plugin tags
• Author names

Search Tips:

• Use specific keywords
• Search by functionality
• Use plugin names
• Try author names

Sort Options

Available Sorts:

Name:

• Alphabetical order
• A-Z sorting
• Case-insensitive
• Plugin name based

Slug:

• Plugin slug sorting
• Technical identifier
• Consistent ordering

Rating:

• Highest rated first
• Star rating based
• User reviews
• Quality indicator

Popularity:

• Most popular first
• Algorithm-based
• Multiple factors
• Best overall

Downloads:

• Most downloaded first
• Total download count
• Popularity indicator
• Usage metric

Active Installs:

• Most installed first
• Current installations
• Active usage metric
• Popularity indicator

Last Updated:

• Recently updated first
• Maintenance indicator
• Freshness metric
• Support indicator

Search Results

Display:

• 20 plugins per page
• Pagination controls
• Sort selector
• Search box

Plugin Cards:

• Banner images
• Plugin icons
• Names and descriptions
• Install buttons
• Statistics

Information Shown:

• Plugin name
• Short description
• Active installs count
• Install button
• View details option

Plugin Installation

Installation Methods

From Repository:

• Search and install
• One-click installation
• Direct from WordPress.org
• Automatic activation option

From ZIP Upload:

• Upload plugin ZIP
• Manual installation
• Custom plugins
• Premium plugins

Repository Installation

Process:

1. Search for plugin
2. Click "Install" button
3. Plugin downloads
4. Plugin installs
5. Success notification
6. Activation option

Install Button:

• Shows "Install" if not installed
• Shows "Installed" if already installed
• Loading state during install
• Success state after install

Features:

• One-click install
• Progress indicator
• Error handling
• Success notification
• Automatic activation option

ZIP Upload Installation

Upload Process:

1. Click upload button
2. Select ZIP file
3. File validates
4. Upload progress
5. Plugin extracts
6. Plugin installs
7. Success notification

File Requirements:

• Must be ZIP format
• Valid plugin structure
• Proper file permissions
• Size limits

Validation:

• File format check
• Plugin structure check
• Security validation
• Error messages

Installation States

Not Installed:

• "Install" button shown
• Can install from repository
• Can upload ZIP file
• No actions available

Installed (Inactive):

• "Installed" indicator
• "Activate" button shown
• "Delete" button shown
• Can activate or delete

Installed (Active):

• "Active" indicator
• "Deactivate" button shown
• Settings links shown
• Can deactivate

Plugin Inspection

Inspection View

Access:

• Click plugin card
• Click "View Details"
• Opens inspection drawer
• Full plugin information

Sections:

Overview:

• Full description
• Plugin metadata
• Version information
• Author details

Installation:

• Step-by-step guide
• Requirements list
• Compatibility info
• Installation notes

FAQ:

• Common questions
• Accordion format
• Expandable sections
• Helpful answers

Screenshots:

• Image gallery
• Lightbox viewer
• Multiple images
• Visual preview

Reviews:

• User reviews
• Star ratings
• Review text
• Helpful votes

Installation from Inspection

Installation Options:

• Install button (if not installed)
• Activate button (if installed)
• Deactivate button (if active)
• Delete button (if installed)

Process:

• Same as repository install
• One-click operation
• Progress tracking
• Success notification

Plugin Cards

Repository Plugin Cards

Design:

• Banner image header
• Plugin icon overlay
• Information section
• Action buttons
• Statistics footer

Banner Images:

• From WordPress.org
• High/low resolution
• Default if unavailable
• Cached for performance

Plugin Icons:

• From WordPress.org
• Multiple sizes
• Fallback to favicon
• Cached locally

Information Display:

• Plugin name (large)
• Short description
• Active installs count
• Install button

Visual Elements:

• Hover effects
• Click to inspect
• Install button highlight
• Statistics badges

Installed Plugin Cards

Design:

• Banner header
• Icon overlay
• Information section
• Action buttons
• Settings section

Status Display:

• Active/Inactive badge
• Update badge (if available)
• Status indicators
• Visual feedback

Action Buttons:

• Activate/Deactivate
• Update (if available)
• Delete
• Settings links

Installation Best Practices

Before Installing

Check Compatibility:

• WordPress version
• PHP version
• Other plugins
• Theme compatibility

Read Reviews:

• User feedback
• Rating scores
• Common issues
• Support quality

Check Updates:

• Last updated date
• Update frequency
• Maintenance status
• Support activity

During Installation

Monitor Progress:

• Watch progress indicator
• Check for errors
• Read error messages
• Wait for completion

Handle Errors:

• Read error messages
• Check requirements
• Verify permissions
• Try again if needed

After Installation

Test Functionality:

• Activate plugin
• Test features
• Check for conflicts
• Verify settings

Configure Settings:

• Access settings page
• Configure options
• Test functionality
• Save settings

Troubleshooting

Installation Issues

Common Problems:

• File upload errors
• Permission issues
• Memory limits
• Timeout errors

Solutions:

• Check file permissions
• Increase memory limit
• Increase timeout
• Check disk space

Repository Issues

Search Problems:

• No results found
• Slow search
• API errors
• Network issues

Solutions:

• Try different keywords
• Check internet connection
• Wait and retry
• Use ZIP upload

Plugin Conflicts

Detection:

• Plugin activation fails
• Site errors occur
• Features don't work
• Performance issues

Resolution:

• Deactivate conflicting plugins
• Check error logs
• Contact plugin support
• Remove conflicting plugin

Security Considerations

Repository Plugins

Safety:

• WordPress.org reviewed
• Code scanned
• Security checked
• Regular updates

Best Practices:

• Install from repository
• Check plugin reviews
• Verify author
• Keep updated

Custom Plugins

Upload Safety:

• Verify source
• Check file integrity
• Scan for malware
• Review code

Best Practices:

• Trusted sources only
• Verify file signatures
• Test in staging
• Monitor after install