Download Install

• Automatic Install
• Manual Install
  • WP Upload
  • FTP
• Troubleshooting
  • Advanced Troubleshooting

Automatic Install

One of the most common and user friendly way is to use WP's Built-in Plugin Installer.

1. In the Dashboard. Go to Plugins->Add New.
2. At the top-right, in the 'Search Plugins' text box, type in 'Advanced Post Lists'.
3. On Advanced Post List, click 'Install Now'
4. After successfully installing Advanced Post Lists, click 'Activate Plugin'.

Manual Install

In some cases, it is preferred or required to install Plugins Manually.

• Already have the file on the computer.
• Prefer not to use the Search Query to locate the plugin to download.
• If you wish to control the placement and the process of installing a WordPress Plugin.
• If your server does not permit automatic installation of a WordPress Plugin.

WP Upload

WordPress also offers an alternate built-in method to upload the plugin through the Dashboard.

1. Download the Plugin to your computer. Download Page
2. In the Dashboard. Go to Plugins->Add New.
3. At the top of the page, click 'Upload Plugin'.
4. Click 'Choose File', and select the plugin .zip file from the location it is stored/downloaded.
5. Click 'Install Now'.
6. After successfully installing Advanced Post Lists, click 'Activate Plugin'.

FTP

Installation of a WordPress Plugin manually requires FTP familiarity and the awareness that you may put your site at risk.

Backup your site completely before proceeding.

1. Download the Plugin to your computer. Download Page
2. If downloaded as a zip archive, extract the Plugin folder to your desktop.
3. Read through the "readme" file thoroughly to ensure you follow the installation instructions.
4. With your FTP program, upload the Plugin folder to the wp-content/plugins folder in your WordPress directory online.
5. Go to Plugins screen and find the newly uploaded Plugin in the list.
6. Click Activate to activate it.

Troubleshooting

Occasionally, a WordPress Plugin may not work as expected, or at all, or conflict with another WordPress Plugin.

1. Check you've followed the instructions included with the WordPress Plugin exactly.
2. Check that the Plugin has been activated in your Plugin Screen of your Administration Screens.
3. Deactivate and re-activate the Plugin to see if this makes it work.

Advanced Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing problems, the following are the steps you need to take to troubleshoot the Plugin:

1. If you made changes to the WordPress Theme template files to add the Plugin's code or customization, make sure they are correct, spelled right (including letter case), and placed in the appropriate place, e.g., within the WordPress Loop or outside of it.
2. Check that you uploaded the file to the Plugins folder under wp-content. If you are uploading a new version to replace the old, delete the old version prior to uploading the new one.
3. If you're using a custom WordPress Theme, try using one of the default WordPress Themes to see if your issue is Theme related. If it is, contact the Theme developer for assistance.
4. Deactivate all your Plugins to ensure they're not causing the problem. Reactivate the problematic one. If it works, there may be a conflict. Activate the others one-by-one and test the site to see if the problem ceases or returns, which may indicate the conflicting plugin.