How to Install Popular WordPress Plugins During Site Creation

This article will show you how to streamline your WordPress site setup by selecting from a curated list of popular plugins during the creation process. Save time and customize your setup with the tools you need—right from the start!

What is the Plugin Selection Feature?

The plugin selection feature allows users to choose from a list of popular, recommended WordPress plugins during the initial site creation process. These options are curated based on real usage patterns across Adaptive AI’s hosted WordPress environments, ensuring immediate relevance and value for most site builds.

This step is integrated directly into the setup wizard, allowing users to kickstart their site with trusted tools—without the hassle of post-setup plugin hunting.

Key Benefits of Plugin Selection

Get a head start on customizing and optimizing your WordPress site with plugins that are both useful and reliable. This feature offers:

• Curated plugin list based on usage trends from real sites.
• ⚙ Automatic installation and activation —no manual steps required.
• No forced installs —you choose only what fits your needs.
• Complete plugin control after setup through the Plugins dashboard.
• Faster site setup by skipping the plugin hunt post-launch.
• Optional selection step —ideal for both advanced users and beginners.

How To Use Plugin Selection During WordPress Site Setup

Use this step-by-step guide to take advantage of the plugin selection feature when creating a new WordPress site.

1. 1Go to Sites → WordPress Dashboard from your Adaptive AI account.
2. 2Click Create Site or Complete Setup next to the site you’re working on.
3. 3Advance through the setup wizard until you reach the Popular Plugins step.
4. 4Browse the list of available plugins and check the boxes for the ones you’d like to include.
5. 5Click Continue or Finish Setup to complete your site creation.

Once the process is complete, the selected plugins will be automatically installed and activated—saving you time and ensuring your preferred tools are ready from the start.

Managing Plugins After Setup

After your site is live, you maintain full control over your plugin environment. You can manage, update, or remove plugins as needed through the WordPress dashboard.

To manage your plugins:

• Click “Open WordPress Dashboard” from the Adaptive AI Sites page.
• In the WordPress admin panel, go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
• From here, you can:

This ensures flexibility and control, even if you skipped or changed your plugin selection during setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are any plugins installed by default?

Yes—on **new WordPress sites provisioned via Adaptive AI Hosting**, Adaptive AI automatically installs the **Adaptive AI Communications (Adaptive AI) plugin** during setup. All other plugins in the **Popular Plugins** step remain optional and install only if you select them.

Q: Can I change my plugin selection after the site is created?

Absolutely. You can install or remove plugins at any time using the WordPress Plugins dashboard.

Q: How are the plugin options chosen?

The plugin list is curated based on real-world usage trends and popular demand across WordPress sites hosted through Adaptive AI.

Q: What if the plugin I want isn’t listed?

You can always install any additional plugin manually after setup using the standard WordPress plugin search and upload features.

Q: Is the plugin selection step required?

No. This step is completely optional. You can skip it and still complete your site setup with a clean installation.

• After setup, explore your WordPress Dashboard and configure any installed plugins to match your site’s goals.
• Add content, customize your theme, and optimize performance.
• Check out advanced integrations or automations available through Adaptive AI to extend your site’s functionality.