Approved Plugins
This page contains a comprehensive list of all plugins that are in scope for use on our builds. Default core installs are plugins which, depending on plan type, should install when GD Core is activated. The Standard, Premium and WooCommerce plugins listed are the ones we are used to working with on most of our regular builds. Additional Functionality plugins are those which we don't typically offer, but that we are expected to know how to use when a certain functionality is requested.
Default Core Installs
| Plugin | Plan | Install | Additional Reqs | Details | How-To's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Builder Agency | All Plans | Default | x | https://www.wpbeaverbuilder.com | Knowledgebase |
| Beaver Builder Themer | All Plans | Default | x | https://www.wpbeaverbuilder.com | Knowledgebase |
| BB PowerPack | All Plans | Default | x | https://wpbeaveraddons.com | Documentation |
| BB Ultimate Addons | All Plans | Default | x | https://www.ultimatebeaver.com | Knowledgebase |
| Gravity Forms | All Plans | Default | Enable reCAPTCHA (optional) | Gravity Features | Documentation |
| Yoast | All Plans | Default (we initiate, customer configures) | Connect Google Search Console (optional) | Yoast SEO Plugin | Knowledgebase |
| Smush | All Plans | Default | x | Smush Features | How to Use Smush Pro |
| WPMUDEV | All Plans | Default | x | https://premium.wpmudev.org | x |
| Sucuri | All Plans | Default | x | Sucuri Scanner Plugin | Knowledgebase |
| Cookie Notice for GDPR | All Plans | Default (we enable if customer chooses this function during sendup) | Approved cookie message and info for privacy policy page | Cookie Notice Plugin | Documentation |
| WP Menu Cart Pro | Woo Only | Default | x | WP Menu Cart Plugin Site | How to Use/Setup |
| Ajax Search for Woo | Woo Only | Default | x | Ajax Search Plugin Site | How to Use/Setup |
| USPS Shipping | Woo Only | Default (we enable, customer configures) | USPS User ID: Enable API Rates (optional) | USPS Shipping Method Features | Documentation |
New Build Plugin Tips:
Sucuri: deactivate this when building a new site (it only becomes useful once the site is live and it can be reactivated when the customer is ready to connect it)
Yoast: make sure Yoast is the only active SEO plugin (sometimes the "Search Engine Visibility" plugin is active by default - deactivate it if so, keeping Yoast active)
Use the gravity forms plugin for any form creation needed on a site
Use Yoast with every site build on every plan type.
Use USPS Shipping to show your customers accurate shipping rates automatically with our integration for USPS, the largest delivery network in the United States.
Standard & Premium Plugins
When a customer requests the ability to switch between languages.
Install:
Non-Core Free Plugin
Use this plugin when a customer requests a map with multiple address points.
Install:
Non-Core Free Plugin
Use this plugin if a customer is requesting to accept donations on their site.
Use Redirection to easily manage 301 redirections, keep track of 404 errors, and generally tidy up any loose ends your site may have.
Use the Restaurant Reservations plugin to book tables free of charge - no payments on the site.
Reqs:
n/a
Use this plugin to change the user role capabilities on the front end through the plugin itself.
Reqs:
n/a
Use Easy Property Listings for manual entry and management of listings. (UK CUSTOMERS ONLY)
Reqs:
n/a
Use Members to assign roles and capabilities to preexisting users or users that you manually add.
Reqs:
n/a
Use WP-Members if the customer wants a system for users to register as a member free of charge.
Reqs:
n/a
Use Bookly Lite only when a customer wants to allow simple service bookings on their site, free of charge.
Reqs:
n/a
Use this plugin when customers need a very basic but customizable database to list their jobs.
Reqs:
n/a
This Real Estate option depends on IF the IDX you use provides the option to embed their MLS.
ONLY available for GCOLS customers upgrading to WordPress who currently already use this feature.
Reqs:
API key required
Use IMPress for manual entry and management of listings. Customer isn't required to have an MLS/IDX.
Reqs:
n/a
An iHomefinder account is required. Customer needs to have this set up / registered in order for it to work.
Install:
Activate in Core
Use The Events Calendar plugin when a customer would like a calendar displayed on their site with a directory of all events added.
Install:
Activate in Core
Use The Events Calendar plugin when a customer would like a calendar displayed on their site with a directory of all events added.
Reqs:
n/a
Install:
Activate in Core
Use The Events Tickets plugin when a customer would like a calendar displayed on their site with a directoryof all events added as well as the ability to allow registration for their events on the post.
Reqs:
n/a
WooCommerce Extensions
Install:
Activate in Core
Use this plugin if a product has options that require conditional logic
Use WooCommerce Royal Mail Shipping Calculator as the default shipping method for Woo sites based ONLY in the UK.
Reqs:
n/a
Use USPS Shipping to show your customers accurate shipping rates automatically with our integration for USPS, the largest delivery network in the United States.
The Abandoned Cart plugin enables you to create automatic & well-timed email reminders to be sent to your customers who have added your products to their cart, but did not complete the order.
Reqs:
n/a
Install:
Activate in Core
Use Dynamic Pricing to define pricing rules based on products, order totals, roles, and product categories.
Reqs:
n/a
Install:
Activate in Core
Use Catalog Visibility Options to convert a WooCommerce site from an e-commerce store into an online catalog by taking away e-commerce functionality such as add-to-cart buttons, the cart, and the checkout process.
Reqs:
n/a
Install:
Activate in Core
Use WooCommerce Product Add-Ons when a customer needs the ability to tweak an existing good by adding options/add-ons to it that won't affect its inventory.
Reqs:
n/a
Install:
Activate in Core
Use WooCommerce Checkout Field Editor for instances where a site owner needs to capture additional checkout information.
Reqs:
n/a
Install:
Activate in Core
Use Variation Swatches and Photos to replace dropdown fields on your variable products with WooCommerce Color and Image Swatches
Add an "add to wishlist" button to singular product pages (archive pages with an extra step)
Reqs:
n/a
Install:
Activate in Core
Use The Events Tickets Plus plugin when a customer would like a calendar displayed on their site with a directory of all events added as well as the ability to allow registration & purchase for their events on the post.
Install:
Activate in Core
Use WooCommerce Subscriptions to enable reoccurring product payments for customers or members.
Install:
Activate in Core
Use WooCommerce Memberships when customers want the option to sell their membership plan.
Reqs:
n/a
Install:
Activate in Core
Use this add-on to Woo Bookings to include duration (check-in/checkout time) as part of the bookable slot.
Install:
Activate in Core
Use WooCommerce Bookings if the customer wishes to sell a slot as a product - perfect for those wanting to offer appointments, services or very simple rentals.
Reqs:
n/a
Shipping Methods
| Shipping | Plan | Install | Requirements | Live Demo | Details | How-To's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS Shipping | Woo | Default (we enable, customer configures) | USPS User ID (optional): Enable API Rates | x | USPS Shipping Features | Documentation |
| Flat Rate Shipping | Woo | Default (we enable, customer configures) | Set up: A Shipping Zone (geographical area you ship within), then set up: Flat Rate Shipping | x | Included in Woo | Documentation |
| Free Shipping | Woo | Default (we enable, customer configures) | Set up: A Shipping Zone (geographical area you ship within), then set up: Free Shipping | x | Included in Woo | Documentation |
| Local Pickup | Woo | Default (we enable, customer configures) | Set up: A Shipping Zone (geographical area you ship within), then set up: Local Pickup | x | Included in Woo | Documentation |
Payment Gateways
| Payments | Plan | Install | Requirements | Live Demo | Details | How-To's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PayPal Standard | Woo | Default (we enable, customer configures) | Have a PayPal Business account, get: API Username, API Password, API Signature, then get: PayPal IPN URL | x | Included in Woo | Setup PayPal |
| Check Payments | Woo | Default (we enable, customer configures) | Have a bank account, accept check deposits | x | Included in Woo | Enable Check |
| Direct Bank Transfer (BACS) | Woo | Default (we enable, customer configures) | Account name and number, bank name, routing no., IBAN and/or SWIFT/BIC no. | x | Included in Woo | Setup BACS |
| Cash on Delivery | Woo | Default (we enable, customer configures) | x | x | Included in Woo | Setup Cash |
| Stripe | Woo | Free Woo Extension (customer installs and configures) | Have a stripe account, setup: API Keys, get: Live Secret Key, Live Publishable Key | Stripe Checkout in Use | Woo Stripe Extension | Documentation |
| PayPal Powered by Braintree | Woo | Free Woo Extension (customer installs and configures) | Have a PayPal Braintree account, get: Public Key, Private Key, and Merchant ID follow this link: Braintree Gateway Login | x | PayPal Braintree Extension | Documentation |
| WooCommerce Square | Woo | Free Woo Extension (customer installs and configures) | Square account, A business address (Must be in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan or the UK.), then: Link Square Account to Woo | x | Woo Square Extension | Documentation |
Additional Functionality Plugins
Additional Functionalities has moved to our Features site.
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