Plugins can easily modify and adding more functions without the need to hack into the core of your WordPress codes. The basic idea of the plugin architecture is to keep the core of WordPress relatively simple, but flexible enough that nearly every aspect of its input and output can be modified by plugins.
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The list below summarizes a few of my favorite plugins.
1. WP-DB-Backup - I lost one of my blog's database because the server could not recover it after their harddisk crashed and I had to use my old backup that was 2-3 weeks. With this plugin, I can set it to backup my database everyday and sent it to my email account automatically.
2. ImageShack Uploader - Currently I do not see that this plugin works with Wordpress 2.5. A good plugin for me since I normally upload my photos there to minimize my server web space usage.
3. Akismet Spam Blocker - The plugin that block comment and trackback spam.
4. WordPress.com Stats - A plugins that provide statistics about your visitors.
5. MyFTP - With this plugin you can navigate files and folders on your server from you blog login page.
6. Widgetize Anything - It enables you to write php script on your widgets.
7. AddThis Social Bookmarking Widget - This plugin help your visitors promote your website or blog and is a great way to gain site visitors.
8. WP-UserOnline - Let your visitors see how many users are online on your Wordpress blog.
9. Wordpress Download Monitor - Display the hits of downloads statistics on your site.
10. Top Commentators Widget - Show the top commentators at the sidebar.
11. Top 10 posts, Views per post - Show the Top 10 posts on your blog.
12. Popularity Contest - Rank your posts by popularity. Not working with Wordpress 2.5 currently.
I have not tried this Wordpress Automatic upgrade plugin. More plugins can be found here.
More plugins codex:
Adding Administration Menus, Creating Options Pages, Plugin Resources, Function Reference, Plugin API, Template Tags
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