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It allows you to install one or more plugins simply by typing their names or download URLs in a textarea.<\/p>\n\n<p>This means you can install all your favorite wordpress plugins in one go!<\/p>\n\n<p>Furthermore, a bookmarklet is included which lets you install plugins directly from an external plugin download page. (See screenshots tab)<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The installation form will happily accept any of these inputs:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>WP DB Backup<\/li>\n<li>http:\/\/wordpress.org\/extend\/plugins\/wp-db-backup\/<\/li>\n<li>http:\/\/downloads.wordpress.org\/plugin\/wp-db-backup.2.2.2.zip <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Plugins don't need to be hosted at Wordpress.org. As long as you use the direct download URL, third party plugins will install without a hitch:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>http:\/\/www.feedburner.com\/fb\/products\/feedburner_feedsmith_plugin_2.3.zip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>More info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.improvingtheweb.com\/wordpress-plugins\/improved-plugin-installation\/\">Improved Plugin Installation<\/a>, including how to set up the bookmarklet for even easier plugin installation.<\/li>\n<li>Check out my other <a href=\"http:\/\/www.improvingtheweb.com\/\">Wordpress plugins<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Links<\/h3>\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.improvingtheweb.com\/\">my blog<\/a> for more wordpress plugins and tips.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Download the plugin.<\/li>\n<li>Unzip the plugin and upload the directory to <code>wp-content\/plugins<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin.<\/li>\n<li>Go to \"Plugins &raquo; Add new\" to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>Installing the bookmarklet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to \"Plugins &raquo; Add new\" and look for a green notice. 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