The next step after installing and registering The Ken WordPress theme, is installing plugins and the most important plugin, WPBakery Page Builder.
In this article, we’ll explain how to install the WPBakery Page Builder plugin within The Ken theme.
Before Installation
- Check the Release Notes page.
- Install the plugins in a test/staging environment to test plugins with your theme.
- Backup your website.
- Deactivate caching plugins temporarily.
- Check online if there are known plugin conflicts for that particular plugin.
Installing Plugins
Ken theme requires the WPBakery Page Builder plugin. The rest are optional and you may install them based on your website requirements.
Plugin | Description | Type |
---|---|---|
WPBakery Visual Composer (Modified Version) | A drag and drop page builder | Required |
Envato WordPress Toolkit | Manage: install, upgrade, & backups during upgrade | Recommended |
To install a plugin manually:
To install a plugin automatically:
You’ll get a message of the successful installation:
3rd Party Plugins Installation
It is highly recommended use a test/staging environment to test 3rd party plugins with your customizations and see how your website is affected, before installing the plugin on your live website.