WordPress Not Showing Add New Plugin (Fixed)
Is your WordPress dashboard missing the "Add New Plugin" button? Don't worry — this is a
common issue and easy to fix! In this video, I'll show you exactly why WordPress hides
the "Add New Plugin" option and how to get it back in minutes.
✅ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Why WordPress removes the "Add New Plugin" option
How user roles & permissions affect plugin access
Fix for WordPress Multisite (Network Admin settings)
How hosting providers restrict plugin installation
Simple steps to restore plugin upload access
🔧 COMMON CAUSES & FIXES:
1. User role set to Editor or lower — must be Administrator
2. WordPress Multisite — plugins managed from Network Admin
3. Managed WordPress hosts (WP Engine, Kinsta, etc.) disabling it
4. File permission issues on the server
5. Theme or plugin conflict hiding the menu
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:17 Login to WordPress Admin Dashboard
0:23 Check Admin Access
0:41 Edit the wp-config.php File
0:55 Login to Hosting Account
1:46 Refresh and Verify Changes
2:00 Outro
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