If the “Add New Plugin” menu is not showing in your WordPress dashboard, it could be due to one of the following reasons:
wp-config.php Restrictions :
Locate wp-config.php file in public_html folder and look for the below line :
Change above line to false
User Role and Permissions
- Only users with Administrator privileges can add or install new plugins.
- If you are an Editor, Author, or other user role, you will not have access to install new plugins.
- Ensure that you are logged in as an Administrator or ask the site admin to change your role if necessary.