What You Can Do with Plugin and Theme Management
Kyrios allows you to:
Add plugins during WordPress site creation
View all installed plugins and themes
Activate or deactivate plugins and themes
Delete plugins and themes
Update plugins and themes to the latest version
Enable or disable automatic updates
Troubleshoot plugin conflicts using built-in tools
Adding Plugins During WordPress Site Creation
When creating a new WordPress site, Kyrios lets you preinstall commonly used plugins.
Click Create Site from the All Sites page.
Complete the site details.
Scroll to the Popular Plugins section.
Select the plugins you want installed.
Finish creating the site.
Selected plugins are automatically installed and activated.
Accessing Plugins and Themes for an Existing Site
Log in to your Kyrios account.
Go to Sites.
Click Manage Website on the WordPress site.
Open the Plugins or Themes tab from the top menu.
Viewing Installed Plugins and Themes
The Plugins and Themes pages display:
Installed version
Active or inactive status
Update availability
Plugin or theme type (standard or must-use)
This view provides a complete snapshot of your WordPress configuration.
Activating, Deactivating, or Deleting Plugins
From the Plugins tab, you can:
Toggle plugins on or off
Delete plugins you no longer need
Update plugins when a new version is available
Changes take effect immediately.
Troubleshooting Plugin Conflicts
Kyrios includes an in-dashboard WordPress Plugin Troubleshooter.
Open the Plugins tab.
Click Quick Actions.
Select Troubleshoot Site.
The tool:
Automatically scans active plugins
Disables and re-enables plugins to identify conflicts
Works even if the site is partially broken (including WSOD)
Allows one-click deactivation of the problem plugin
Enabling Automatic Plugin Updates
Kyrios allows global control of plugin updates.
Go to Plugins.
Toggle Automatic Update at the top of the page.
Confirm when prompted.
When enabled, plugins update automatically to the latest version.
Managing Theme Updates
Theme updates are handled separately from plugins.
Open the Themes tab.
Toggle Automatic Update to enable or disable theme auto-updates.
Refresh to apply changes.
Active and inactive themes are clearly labeled.
Cloning a WordPress Site with Plugins and Themes
Kyrios allows site cloning while preserving:
Content
Themes
Plugins
Configurations
Go to Sites.
Click Create Site.
Choose From an Existing Site.
Continue setup.
Cloning permissions are role-based.
Restricted WordPress Plugins
To maintain performance, security, and stability, Kyrios restricts certain WordPress plugins.
Restricted plugins:
Duplicate Kyrios built-in functionality
Cause performance or compatibility issues
Are blocked platform-wide
If a restricted plugin is detected, it cannot be activated.
Examples of Restricted Plugins
Backup and caching plugins that conflict with Kyrios systems
Server-level optimization plugins
Certain database and file manager plugins
The restricted list is continuously updated.
Important Notes About Updates and Deletion
Plugins and themes always update to the latest available version
Downgrading to older versions is not supported
Deleting a plugin removes its files; some plugins may leave data behind
Deactivating a plugin is recommended for temporary changes
FAQ
Can I update a plugin or theme to a specific version?
No. Updates always apply the latest available version.
Can I downgrade a plugin or theme?
No. Downgrading is not supported.
Can I manage plugins and themes from the WordPress admin?
Yes. You can still manage them directly from the WordPress dashboard.
Are selected plugins installed automatically during setup?
Yes. Selected plugins are installed and activated automatically.
What should I do if a plugin breaks my site?
Use the built-in Plugin Troubleshooter to identify and disable the conflicting plugin.
Does the Plugin Troubleshooter require technical knowledge?
No. It provides guided, automated steps.
If I delete a plugin, will its data be removed?
Usually yes, but some plugins may retain settings in the database.
Does cloning a site include plugins and themes?
Yes. The cloned site includes all allowed plugins, themes, and configurations.