Freedom251 › Websites & Online Business
Free and open first
Best Wordpress Plugins in 2026
WordPress plugins are tools used with WordPress sites. The entries set out prices, licence terms, site coverage, update options, support routes, and editor compatibility for comparison.
- 34 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Rank Math SEO
Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWebChoose Rank Math if you want WordPress SEO controls, performance tracking, and structured data in the admin area.
- 2
WooCommerce
by WooCommerceFree plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5WooCommerce offers a free self-hosted store core with unlimited products, orders and APIs. Its self-hosted model is an important consideration for anyone choosing a store platform.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
BackWPup
Free plan Self-hostedWebBackWPup combines broad WordPress backup selection with many listed storage destinations, migration, multisite, and recovery tools.
- 7
Beaver Builder
by Beaver BuilderFree plan Self-hostedWebChoose Beaver Builder if you need web software with contact forms and a plan matched to your site count. Look elsewhere if booking tools are required.
- 8
AIOSEO
Free plan APIAIOSEO offers a free starting point and a site-count structure across four paid tiers. Its listed tools cover several SEO research tasks, but backlink analysis is not included.
- 9
- 10
Fluent Forms
Free plan Self-hostedWebFluent Forms offers a broad WordPress form toolkit, from templates and conditional logic to payments and exports.
- 11
Easy Digital Downloads
by Easy Digital DownloadsFree plan Self-hostedEasy Digital Downloads provides self-hosted digital selling with free core functionality and annual paid tiers. Site count determines the paid plan range, while transaction fees vary.
- 12
Formidable Forms
Free plan Self-hostedWebFormidable Forms combines no-code form building with payments, workflow automation, and WordPress data displays.
- 13
Paid Memberships Pro
by Paid Memberships ProFree plan Self-hostedWebPaid Memberships Pro combines content restrictions, membership billing and administration for WordPress sites.
- 14
MonsterInsights
by MonsterInsightsFree plan WebChoose MonsterInsights if you need web analytics with event, funnel and ecommerce tracking, or want a free plan for one site.
- 15
ThirstyAffiliates
by ThirstyAffiliatesFree plan APISelf-hostedThirstyAffiliates combines link management, tracking, and affiliate-specific publishing tools for WordPress marketers.
- 16
- 17
Wordfence Security
Free plan Self-hostedWebWordfence combines site scanning, endpoint firewall protection, login controls, and multi-site management.
- 18
- 19
UpdraftPlus
by UpdraftPlusFree plan WebUpdraftPlus focuses on web and self-hosted backups with hourly scheduling and several restore modes. Compare plans by site count, storage, and annual subscription cost.
- 20
Autoptimize
Free plan Web - 21
All-In-One Security (AIOS)
Free plan Web - 22
Advanced Custom Fields
Free plan - 23
The SEO Framework
Free plan Web - 24
Gravity Forms
by Gravity FormsPaid APISelf-hostedWebGravity Forms provides broad WordPress form-building, payment, and integration tools.
- 25
LiteSpeed Cache
Free plan
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Look for a free plan, trial, or open-source licence, then verify that the plugin's platform, site limit, multisite support, update settings, support route, and editor compatibility suit your setup.
Questions
Do WordPress plugins on this list have free plans?
Check each plugin's listing for a free plan; paid pricing and features vary by plugin.
Can I find open-source WordPress plugins here?
Check each plugin's licence to see whether it provides open-source code before reading or changing code.
Are free trials available?
Check the plugin's listing for a free trial, then review its stated duration and limits.
Which platforms do these plugins support?
Available options include web, self-hosted, API, iOS, Android, and Windows. Confirm support for your setup.
What should I compare before choosing a plugin?
Look at free-plan terms, starting paid prices, site allowances, licence models, WordPress multisite support, automatic updates, support channels, and editor compatibility.