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Plugin Installation & Management

How to Find Compatible Plugins​

  1. PKP Plugin Gallery — Browse all officially listed OJS plugins with compatibility information: PKP Plugin Gallery

  2. Plugin Compatibility Index — Check which plugins work with your specific OJS version: Plugin Compatibility Index

  3. GitHub Repositories — View source code, releases, and compatibility notes on PKP's GitHub repositories: PKP GitHub – Plugins

  4. OJSpro GitHub — Browse the OJSpro plugin collection: OJSpro GitHub

  5. Community Forum — Ask questions and get recommendations from the OJS community: PKP Community Forum – Plugins & Themes

OJS 3.5.0.4 Plugin Compatibility Notes​

  • Built-in Plugins — All bundled plugins are automatically compatible with OJS 3.5.0.4
  • PKP-Maintained Plugins — Plugins in the pkp/ GitHub namespace are actively maintained and generally compatible with OJS 3.5+
  • OJSpro Plugins — Target OJS/OMP 3.4+; always check the individual GitHub repo for the latest release
  • Community Plugins — Compatibility varies; always check the GitHub releases page or ask in the community forum
  • Legacy Plugins — Plugins targeting OJS 3.3 or earlier may not work with 3.5; always verify before installing

Installation Steps​

  1. Go to Administration → Plugin Gallery
  2. Search for the plugin by name
  3. Click Install
  4. Enable the plugin in Administration → Website → Plugins

Via Manual Upload​

  1. Download the plugin from GitHub (as .tar.gz or .zip)
  2. Go to Administration → Plugin Gallery → Upload a New Plugin
  3. Upload the file
  4. Enable in Administration → Website → Plugins
tip

Always download a tagged release (e.g. v1.0.0) rather than the raw source ZIP to ensure you get a stable, tested build.

Troubleshooting Plugin Compatibility​

If a plugin doesn't work with OJS 3.5.0.4:

  1. Check the releases page — Look for a newer version on GitHub that supports OJS 3.5
  2. Ask in the PKP Forum — The community may have already solved the issue
  3. Review error logs — Check your OJS error logs for specific error messages
  4. Verify dependencies — Some plugins require specific PHP extensions or server configuration
  5. Test in isolation — Disable other plugins to identify conflicts

Plugin Discovery Resources​

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PKP Plugin Inventory provides a curated catalogue of officially endorsed plugins with descriptions and compatibility information: PKP Plugin Inventory

Further Reading​