> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nghiaxchis.gitbook.io/ncmaz-blog-magazine-full-site-editing-wordpress/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nghiaxchis.gitbook.io/ncmaz-blog-magazine-full-site-editing-wordpress/basics/plugins.md).

# Plugins

Why do you need to use plugins when you expected the theme to have all the functionality in it? Well, according to WordPress guidelines and generally the best practice: **themes are meant for presentational purpose only**, while **plugins provide website functionality**.

The reason for this is that when you decide to update your website looks you simply change a theme without loosing your website content and additional functionality such as eCommerce or portfolio.

This theme follows this WordPress philosophy and you can rest assured your site is as future-proof as possible. 

The ***required plugins:***

1. **Ncmaz Fse Core**
2. **Boolii Blocks**
3. Simple Local Avatars
4. Advanced Custom Fields
5. Light Modal Block
6. The Icon Block
7. Block Visibility