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title: Install Default Plugins
description: "Basil works with several recommended plugins. Install them from **Appearance → Install Plugins** after activating the theme. ![Install Plugins screen](assets/basil/install-plugins.jpg) ## Install recommended plugins 1. Go to **Appearance → Install Plugins**. 2. Check the box in the table header to…"
url: "https://docs.cooked.pro/docs/install-default-plugins/"
updated: "2026-06-25"
category: Basil
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# Install Default Plugins

Basil works with several recommended plugins. Install them from **Appearance → Install Plugins** after activating the theme.

![Install Plugins screen](assets/basil/install-plugins.jpg)

## Install recommended plugins

1. Go to **Appearance → Install Plugins**.
2. Check the box in the table header to select all plugins (or select the ones you need).
3. Under **Bulk actions**, choose **Install** and click **Apply**.
4. When installation finishes, return to the same page, choose **Activate** from **Bulk actions**, and click **Apply**.

We recommend installing all listed plugins before importing the demo so you get the full Basil experience.

## Cooked

Cooked powers recipes on your site — browse pages, profiles, taxonomies, and recipe templates all depend on it. Install and activate Cooked before adding recipes or importing the demo.

Plugin: [Cooked on WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cooked/)

## Cooked Pro

Cooked Pro adds premium features used by the Basil demo. It is bundled with Basil as **plugins/cooked-pro.zip** inside your theme package.

1. Install and activate **Cooked Pro** from **Appearance → Install Plugins** (if it is not already active).
2. Enter your license under **Recipes → Settings → License**.

If you purchased Basil on ThemeForest, see [Basil Theme / Cooked Pro License](https://docs.cooked.pro/docs/basil-theme-cooked-pro-license/) for how to claim your Cooked Pro license.

## One Click Demo Import (optional)

Required only if you plan to import the Basil demo. Install and activate it before continuing to [Install Demo Content](install-demo-content.md).

Plugin: [One Click Demo Import on WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/one-click-demo-import/)

## WooCommerce (optional)

WooCommerce is optional. The Basil demo includes shop sidebar widgets; install WooCommerce if you want that functionality.

Plugin: [WooCommerce on WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/)

## Next step

[Install Demo Content](install-demo-content.md) — or [Using Child Theme](using-child-theme.md) if you plan to customize before importing.