WordPress Hosting Pro is designed to support thousands of WordPress plugins seamlessly. However, some plugins may interfere with the platform's features or duplicate functionality already provided by WordPress Hosting Pro. To ensure optimal performance and security, consider the following information about plugins that may cause conflicts or are not supported.
Caching Plugins
WordPress Hosting Pro includes server-side caching to optimize site performance. Plugins that provide additional caching may create conflicts, lead to redundant cached data, or cause unexpected behavior with features like backups.
Examples of conflicting caching plugins:
- A2 Optimized WP
- W3 Total Cache
- WP Super Cache
Backup Plugins
WordPress Hosting Pro includes a robust backup and restore system that saves daily copies of your site. Backup plugins can slow site performance or cause issues by storing backups within the site's filesystem.
Examples of conflicting backup plugins:
- BackupBuddy
- BackWPup
- UpdraftPlus
Login Plugins
WordPress Hosting Pro integrates secure login functionality directly, including features like Google sign-in. Plugins that alter the login process may interfere with this system, potentially locking users out of their admin dashboards.
Examples of conflicting login plugins:
- Rename WP Login
- Login LockDown
SMTP/Email Plugins
While WordPress Hosting Pro supports reliable email delivery, certain plugins may not function as expected due to existing overrides of the wp_mail function. Plugins relying on operating system utilities like Sendmail or SMTP are not supported.
Examples of conflicting SMTP plugins:
- Configure SMTP
- WP Mailing List
Security Plugins
WordPress Hosting Pro follows best practices for hosting security, including measures to prevent brute force attacks. Additional security plugins may disrupt caching mechanisms or WordPress Hosting Pro’s security systems.
Examples of conflicting security plugins:
Other Notable Conflicts
- Slider Revolution Plugin: Older versions may be incompatible with PHP 7.
- Plugins Modifying
.htaccessor NGINX Configs: Changes to these files are not supported in WordPress Hosting Pro. - Plugins Using
exec(...): Disabled for security reasons.
Examples:
- EWWW Image Optimizer
- Redirection
Blacklisted Plugins
The following plugins cannot be installed on WordPress Hosting Pro due to conflicts or vulnerabilities:
- Backup Plugins: Akeeba Backup, BackUpWordPress, UpdraftPlus
- Image Optimization Plugins: EWWW Image Optimizer
- Login Plugins: Login LockDown
- File Manager (v6.0, v6.8): Vulnerabilities in specific versions
- WP phpMyAdmin: Already included in WordPress Hosting Pro
By avoiding these plugins, you can maintain a fast, secure, and reliable website on WordPress Hosting Pro. For additional guidance, consult the WordPress Hosting Pro dashboard or support resources.