WordPress / Guide: New WordPress plugins or themes

Objective

• to provide guidance on obtaining a new WordPress plugin or theme

Environment

• 10405: WordPress
• University Communications & Marketing (UCM), Miami Online

Guidelines

• Check the current lists of plugins and themes to be sure there isn’t already one in the system that works for your needs
• For new plugins or themes to be considered, they must meet the following criteria:
  • The plugin or theme is supported by WordPress and is actively being maintained by the creator. Plugins and themes that are no longer supported or deprecated will not be accepted
  • The plugin or theme doesn’t have multiple unaddressed errors or negative reviews
  • Themes must be “Gutenberg optimized,” which means they’re compatible with WordPress’s new block editor
  • The plugin or theme meets Miami’s WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements
• Complete and submit your request for:
  • A new WordPress plugin
  • A new WordPress theme 

Notes

• If a Miami plugin or theme becomes unsupported or deprecated, Miami will remove it from the environment. Miami WordPress site owners will be notified in advance when this is going to happen
• To learn more about WordPress:
  • Go to https://sites.MiamiOH.edu for some basic help articles
  • WordPress.com provides end-user support and documentation