Install the User Registration & Membership Plugin (FREE)

Would you like to add custom user registration to your WordPress site? User Registration & Membership allows you to create professional registration forms with a drag-and-drop builder, replacing WordPress's default registration system. This tutorial will show you how to install and activate the free version of the plugin.

Before installing the User Registration & Membership plugin, make sure your WordPress environment meets the system requirements.

Installation Methods

There are two primary methods to install User Registration & Membership Plugin. Choose the method that best suits your comfort level and requirements.

Method 1: Install from WordPress Admin Dashboard (Recommended)

This is the easiest and most common method for installing the plugin directly from the WordPress Plugin Repository.

Step 1: Access Plugin Installation

Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.

Navigate to Plugins > Add Plugin from the left sidebar.

You'll see the "Add Plugins" page with search functionality.

Step 2: Search for the Plugin

In the search box (top right), type: User Registration & Membership.

Press Enter or click the search button.

Look for the plugin by WPEverest with the title "User Registration & Membership".

Step 3: Install and Activate the Plugin

Click the Install Now button on the User Registration & Membership plugin card.

WordPress will download and install the plugin automatically.

Wait for the installation (usually 10-30 seconds) and click the Activate button that appears after installation.

Alternatively, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and activate it from there.

Upon activation, you'll be redirected to the plugin's welcome screen.

Method 2: Manual Upload Installation

Use this method if you've downloaded the plugin file separately or need to install a specific version.

Step 1: Download the Plugin

Visit the plugin's page on the WordPress Plugin Repository.

Click the Download button to get the latest version.

Save the .zip file to your computer (do not extract it).

Step 2: Upload via WordPress Admin

In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Add Plugin.

Click the Upload Plugin button at the top of the page.

Click Choose File and select the downloaded .zip file.

Click Install Now to begin the upload process.

Step 3: Complete Installation

Wait for the upload and installation to complete.

Click Activate Plugin to enable the functionality.

You'll be taken to the plugin's initial setup screen.

Next Steps

Now that the plugin is installed and active:

Configure the plugin: Follow the Setup Wizard walkthrough to get your registration and login pages ready.

Need premium features? Upgrade to User Registration & Membership Pro. If you already have a license key, you can upgrade right from your dashboard.