Required Plugins
A plugin is an additional component that offers functionality and features beyond a typical WordPress installation. Without them, most of its functionality is not available.
Tip
You don't need to buy any additional plugins, Shock Theme requires free plugins which are helpers as most of the functionality is provided by the core of the theme.
After installing and activating the theme you will see notifications at the top recommending the installation of the required plugins. This is important for you to make the most of all available features.
You can follow the notification instructions at the top of the page or go to Appearance ยป Install Plugins. Just select all plugins, install and activate.
After installing the required plugins, all the theme's features will be available.
The following plugins that are required:
- Shock Core
- One Click Demo Import
- Elementor
- Contact Form 7
As much as these are required plugins, they are optional and can be exchanged for one of your choice, with the exception of Shock Core, which provides the main functionality of the theme.
Tip
Elementor is a WordPress plugin, which aims to build pages. The best tool in the world to build responsive and mobile friendly websites.
Read more about Elementor
Recommended Plugins
Shock Theme has been tested with dozens of plugins, mostly among the most popular ones. The following list has some that we suggest you install depending on the type of your site.
Plugins that may be useful for you:
| WooCommerce | Everything you need to have an Online Store |
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| YITH WooCommerce Wishlist | If you have an online store with WooCommerce your customers want it |
| Polylang Multilingual | The easiest and most efficient translation plugin in the free version |
| LiteSpeed Cache | All-in-one unbeatable acceleration and PageSpeed improvement |
| UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin | The best plugin to keep regular backups of your website |
| Duplicate Page | Duplicate Posts, Pages and Custom Posts using single click. |
Tip
When using free plugins, you may be asked to purchase the respective pro version. We do not encourage anyone to purchase anything other than our theme. It's up to you to decide if the features of the free version aren't enough.