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Although the WordPress directory allows plugin users to give plugins a one to five-star rating, it doesn\u2019t give you the ability to compare plugins side by side. To help you navigate the top plugins of the year, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the top 4 plugins from each category. We\u2019ll help you navigate the directory by providing descriptions, prices, and top features. To help you navigate the top plugins of the year, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the top 4 plugins from each category. We\u2019ll help you navigate the directory by providing descriptions, prices, and top features.<\/p>\n

As we reach the last half of 2018, use this white paper to ensure you are using the best plugins on your site. Wondering how we chose these plugins? Earlier this year, Torque’s Plugin Madness gave WordPress users the opportunity\u00a0to vote for their favorite plugins in their favorite categories. Ultimately, the overall winner of the competition was WPMU Dev\u2019s Smush Image Compression and Optimization<\/a>. Download the white paper to find out the winners in the other categories.<\/p>\n

Download The White Paper Now<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Although the WordPress directory allows plugin users to give plugins a one to five-star rating, it doesn\u2019t give you the ability to compare plugins side by side. To help you navigate the top plugins of the year, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the top 4 plugins from each category. 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