This is a common question, and the answer is “Yes!” You can install custom WordPress plugins on your Shifter site.
Key Features of Custom WordPress Plugins
- Test
- Test
- Test!
When developing and testing custom WordPress plugins, we recommend trying Shifter Local.
Considerations
- WordPress REST API: WordPress plugins that rely on this may not work on Shifter.
- URL-based Licensing: There are some issues with premium WordPress plugins and their URL-based authentication methods.
Testing and Developing Custom Plugins for Shifter
We recommend that WordPress plugin developers always build using the latest stable version of PHP available. All WordPress sites on the Shifter platform run on the latest stable version of PHP. This allows us to provide the optimal infrastructure for compatible sites.
WordPress REST API
We’re big fans of the WP REST API, but plugins that require the REST API in a production environment may not work as expected on Shifter. Most will work, but the best way to verify is to test them. We offer a free trial, so please feel free to contact us if you have any issues!
Premium WordPress Plugin Licensing
If you upload a premium WordPress theme or plugin that requires URL-based authentication, you may encounter issues maintaining that authentication. This is due to Shifter’s randomized site URLs, which means authorized URLs may change with each restart. This varies on a case-by-case basis, but since most premium WordPress plugin developers have solutions for these use cases, we’ll be happy to help you resolve the issue.
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