Here is our list of recommended WordPress plugins. We have used these and have good experiences with them. Unfortunately plugins occasionally have bugs or other issues. We are not responsible for any issues coming from these plugins.
If you like any of these plugins you should consider donating or purchasing the premium version of the plugin. This will help support the WordPress development community and ensure ongoing plugin updates.
Free Plugins
A simple Captcha system that makes users do simple math problems before they are able to login to the WordPress install. This helps prevent hacking attempts to your website.
Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode by SeedProd
If you are working on an install where you need a coming soon or maintenance page, this plugin will work well.
An excellent plugin that lets you clone a page or post easily. It is great for making landing pages, testing new page layouts, and more.
The best free contact form builder we have run across. It is easy to use and has nice looking forms.
Google Analytics Dashboard for WP
The plugin displays Google Analytics information right on the Dashboard page in your WordPress install. It is very helpful, and saves extra login time.
This plugin will help you redirect pages on your site. This can be great for affiliate sites, or to change page names while still retaining SEO traction.
This plugin should be standard with all WordPress installs. It gives many SEO features and lets you change page titles, meta tags, and much more.