Restricted WordPress Plugins

Some WordPress plugins do not work well on managed hosting, so Vendi Today blocks them. This protects your site's speed, stability, and security, and it protects neighbors on the same servers.

Why plugins get restricted

A plugin may be restricted when it:

• Duplicates built-in features, such as caching, compression, and the content delivery layer already included with hosting.
• Runs heavy processes like database optimizers, profilers, or full-site backup tools that strain server resources.
• Exposes risky access, for example tools that run raw code or provide direct database administration.
• Conflicts with the environment, causing errors or slowdowns.

Examples of restricted categories include page caching and minification plugins, backup and snapshot tools, database management utilities, migration helpers from other hosts, and some related-post, statistics, and spam-filter plugins. The list is kept current and grows when new problems are found.

What this means for you

• If you try to install a restricted plugin, it may be refused or removed.
• Hosting already provides daily backups, a content delivery network, and caching, so you rarely need these tools.
• A site you migrate in may have blocked plugins removed during the transfer.

Checking and replacing

1. Before choosing a plugin, check whether it overlaps with hosting features you already have.
2. If a plugin was blocked, look for a lighter alternative that does not handle caching, backups, or database administration.
3. For backups, use the daily backups and manual backup button in your WordPress hosting dashboard.
4. Contact support if you believe a plugin on the list is essential for your project.

Good to know: Review the restricted list before building a new site, because discovering a blocked plugin after launch is far more disruptive.