# How to install plugins without using a third-party host?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [June 24, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009 "2026-06-24T11:12:49Z")
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### Author: ![chapoi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/chapoi/32/537252_2.png) [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)
#### Post date: [June 24, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009/2 "2026-06-24T11:24:48Z")

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Yes, it’s explained in this doc

> [@Install plugins on a self-hosted site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-plugins-on-a-self-hosted-site/19157):
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> warning This guide assumes that you have a self-hosted standard installation. We only support the standard method of install here, so these instructions assume you have a [standard install](https://meta.discourse.org/t/142537?silent=true). warning This guide only applies to self-hosted Discourse instances. If you are using a managed hosting service, the available plugins are controlled by your hosting provider. For example, on our hosting [these specific plugins](https://www.discourse.org/plugins) are available by hosting tier. information_source As of mid-2025, [many p…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/373574)

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