[GrowtopiaJaw]

These are the WordPress plugins that I use:
I have a total of 24 plugins in total but, just to name a few

1. Akismet Anti-Spam
   Automatically blocks spam posts and moves them into a folder
   
   
2. Download Manager
   Manage content downloads for my WordPress site from places like Google Drive etc.
   
   
3. Elementor Pro
   Page builder with lots and lots of customization added into the pro version
   
   
4. Insert Headers and Footers
   Used to insert Google verification tags in WordPress page headers etc.
   
   
5. Jetpack by WordPress.com
   Used to monitor visitors to my site and acts as an uptime boot to notify me when my site is down
   
   
6. Loginizer
   Prevent brute Force login attempts by blocking login page after 3 attempts
   
   
7. Really Simple SSL
   A simple plugin that I like the most as it redirects users from http to https automatically
   
   
8. Shared Counts
   Share to social media like Facebook and Twitter counter
   
   
9. Sucuri Security - Auditing, Malware Scanner and Hardening
   A powerful and best plugin for my website for Antivirus/ firewall
   
   
10. Ultimate Member
    A plugin that creates a custom login and registration page to prevent spam register when using the default WordPress login/ registration page
    

[Genesis]

@GrowtopiaJaw

Securi Security looks interesting. I'm used to WordFence. Have you used WordFence and how do you compare the two?

Jetpack has a million in one functions - however I have heard it being easy to compromise. It also uses a lot of resources.

Elementor Pro is another interesting plugin I haven't heard off before. I'll definitely try this one out.

Instead of Loginizer I can also recommend WP Limit Login Attempts. I like the way its Dashboard is set up - easy to use and install.

[Sander k]

1. Contact Form 7
Just a contact form plugin, not better and not worst then other contact plugins.
2. Cookie Notice
I am from the Netherlands (Europe) and have to comply to the GDPR (privacy law). This plugin does the trick.
3. Loco translate
One of my websites is in Dutch, loads of plugins and themes aren't in Dutch, this way I can translate them.
4. Menu Icons
Adds icons to my menu like for example a little house at the home button.
5. Page Builder by SiteOrigin
Pretty good drag and drop page builder, better then Elementor if you ask me.
6. Really simple SSL
Runs perfectly with my COMODO SSL certificate.
7. Search and Filter
Add a better way of searching the database, works pretty good.
8. SiteOrigin CSS
Costum CSS when needed.
9. SiteOrigin Widgets bundel
A couple of widgets you might need in one plugin. Makes your site just a bit faster.
10. Smush Pro
Makes your images a bit smaller, that will make your website a bit faster.
11. Woocommerce
Webshop with a lot of extentions.
12. Woocommerce catalog enquire
Removes prices and things like that to make a product catalog from Woocommerce instead of a webshop.
13. Wordfence Premium
The best anti-virus, firewall there is for WordPress for as far as I know.
14. WP Links Page
Adds a page with links to other websites with thumbnails, looks pretty damn good. Its like a link directory.
15. WP Simple Adsense insertion
Make money with your blog with ads. I am not exactly getting rich, but it helps.
16. Yoast SEO premium
Best SEO plugin, you need to have it.

[hartiberlin]

I like Wordfence too for security and also use the free Duplicator plugin to clone
Wordpress websites--- helps a lot to build up new domains not needing to do all the boring work from scratch again...
Just install the image from Duplicator and the new website is almost ready to go and just needs much less work
for all the installations....

[hartiberlin]

I am still looking for a good Video player plugin for Wordpress to build up Video Websites, like Youtube niche clones Video websites,
like the recent released PressPlay cloud based solution, but I need one for my local Wordpress installation...
that can have a canvas around the Youtube video, some buttons and opt-in forms and Share Facebook feature to
continue seeing the video, etc....
Is there something like this as a free or modest paid plugin for Wordpress ? Many thanks.
Regards, Stefan.,

[hartiberlin]

I am also using Elementor Pro  for to build my pages and posts with a nice design.
It is really a great page builder with lots of options... and all drag and drop based...
The free Elementor is already pretty good, but the Pro Version is still better...

[hartiberlin]

What is the best and most easy to install FREE GDPR Plugin ?
What will you recommend ?
Many thanks in advance.

[Genesis]

What is the best and most easy to install FREE GDPR Plugin ?
What will you recommend ?
Many thanks in advance.

@hartiberlin please don't make consecutive posts in quick succession in one Forum. Wait for a response until you post again, or wait for at least a day or more to have passed in between posts. Posts that are made in quick succession have the look of spam and can be removed from the Forum.

Regarding a plugin for the GDPR - the WordPress GDPR Framework Plugin is a good one from the point of view it provides information that is quick and easy to read and a framework for templates of information to be included in the Website:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/gdpr-framework/

Be sure to read the Plugin Companion - the WordPress Site Owner's Guide to GDPR. Info may be a bit confusing and if you have a serious business with serious interaction with EU customers it will at least give you a framework of what topics to consult with a lawyer. Better be prepared particularly if you live in Europe and will be interacting with people from Europe.

[iwsm]

I think all in one seo package is the best premium plugin for wordpress to seo your website which can take your site in the google first page with some special keywords.

[buzzawak]

So I am doing a certificate in web development and one of the units is to create a CMS site. I picked WordPress because it matched the requirement of the scenario and came across Elementor which allowed for more control over the end product. The problem with some plug-ins is they can produce some buggy code which does comply to WC3 standards and don't display as expected on all browsers/devices.

[Genesis]

The problem with some plug-ins is they can produce some buggy code which does comply to WC3 standards and don't display as expected on all browsers/devices.

That is very true. Probably good to know code so that you can check it through. Either that or make doubly sure that the plugin being used is from a very good coder. They may be approved and listed at WordPress, but they're not always perfect.

[buzzawak]

I find it hard fixing code that I havn't written and more so if it hasn't been well documented. In the instance I experienced I had WordPress surrounding Elementor surrounding another third party plugin. Unless it is just a simple syntax error good luck finding a code conflict in all that.

[Genesis]

I find it hard fixing code that I havn't written and more so if it hasn't been well documented. In the instance I experienced I had WordPress surrounding Elementor surrounding another third party plugin. Unless it is just a simple syntax error good luck finding a code conflict in all that.

I guess that is one of the weaknesses of WordPress. Technically there is nothing like original code, everything has been edited, edits of edits. Which is maybe why the code has the ability to conflict with another plugin. There's still room for coders to do original coding. Guess for lazy individuals like me though, I'm OK to work with what comes free and to struggle my way through all of the code mine fields, mostly by keeping things as simple as possible and using the bare minimum of plugins.

[buzzawak]

Sorry Redeye. not sure how you post relates to the topic plus you have just copied and pasted text from themetrust.com/knowledgebase/

[buzzawak]

I find it hard fixing code that I havn't written and more so if it hasn't been well documented. In the instance I experienced I had WordPress surrounding Elementor surrounding another third party plugin. Unless it is just a simple syntax error good luck finding a code conflict in all that.

I guess that is one of the weaknesses of WordPress. Technically there is nothing like original code, everything has been edited, edits of edits. Which is maybe why the code has the ability to conflict with another plugin. There's still room for coders to do original coding. Guess for lazy individuals like me though, I'm OK to work with what comes free and to struggle my way through all of the code mine fields, mostly by keeping things as simple as possible and using the bare minimum of plugins. 

I don't see it as being lazy (no need to reinvent the wheel) Even when writing original code you are using libraries of subroutines written by others. There is little difference between that and using a plugin and widgets. For me a good plugin must first be bullet proof. The php code needs to product html that is wc3 compliant and any known issues with browser compatibility should be listed in the plugin description. Secondly the developer of the plug must provide support and not just rely on community to pick up the pieces. I have built a few BBS's (the old ascii bbs's were fun) over the years but a newbie when it comes to CMS sites like WordPress, but will be getting into them and exploring all the bells and whistles plugin have to offer.

[Yozora]

Sorry Redeye. not sure how you post relates to the topic plus you have just copied and pasted text from themetrust.com/knowledgebase/

I banned Redeye for spamming. Copy/pasted content without attribution is against our rules and usually indicates that someone is trying to spam the forum in order to get hosting. Next time, if you see something like that it would be awesome if you could report the post (via the flag button) to help me and the rest of GigaRocket's staff take action faster.

[smitgolakiya]

there will be some issues with that if you have more than wordpress script installed

[khoshbin]

All in One Seo Package is the best plugin of wordpress I've ever used.Have many options with simple of use and without the knowledge of SEO with both free or Premium options by your choice.

[GigaGreg]

All in One Seo Package is the best plugin of wordpress I've ever used.

Why so? Can you elaborate on your answer?