How to Install & Activate Flipbox Free

Installing the Flipbox free plugin on your WordPress website takes just a couple of minutes. This guide walks you through two methods, installing directly from the WordPress dashboard (easiest) or uploading the plugin manually.

Before You Begin

Make sure your website meets these basic requirements:

• WordPress version 6.2 or higher
• PHP version 7.4 or higher
• Administrator access to your WordPress dashboard

Not sure which version of WordPress or PHP you’re running? Go to Dashboard → Updates in your WordPress admin to see your WordPress version. For PHP, check with your hosting provider or go to Tools → Site Health.

Method 1: Install from the WordPress Plugin Directory (Recommended)

This is the easiest and most common way to install any free WordPress plugin.

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. In the left sidebar, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin.
3. In the search box at the top right, type Flipbox or Flipbox Awesome Flip Boxes.
4. Find the plugin called “Flipbox – Awesome Flip Boxes Image Overlay” by Oxilab.
5. Click the Install Now button.
6. Wait a few seconds while WordPress downloads and installs the plugin.
7. Once installed, the button will change to Activate, click it.

That’s it! The plugin is now installed and active on your website.

Method 2: Upload the Plugin Manually

Use this method if you downloaded the plugin ZIP file directly (for example, from your account on a marketplace or from the WordPress plugin page).

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin.
3. Click the Upload Plugin button at the top of the page.
4. Click Choose File and select the image-hover-effects-ultimate-visual-composer.zip file from your computer.
5. Click Install Now.
6. Once the installation completes, click Activate Plugin.

How to Confirm the Plugin Is Active

After activation, you can confirm everything is working by:

• Looking for Flipbox in the left sidebar of your WordPress dashboard, it should appear as a new menu item.
• Going to Plugins → Installed Plugins and confirming that Flipbox shows as Active (with a blue/highlighted row).

What Happens After Activation?

When the plugin is activated for the first time, it automatically:

• Creates the necessary database tables to store your flip boxes
• Loads 5 default template styles you can start with right away
• Adds the Flipbox menu to your WordPress dashboard

Next Steps

Now that Flipbox is installed and active, you’re ready to create your first flip box. Head over to the Quick Start guide to build your first flip box in just 5 minutes.

If you have a Pro license key, see How to Install & Activate Flipbox Pro to unlock the full feature set.

Pro Tip: Keep your plugins updated. Whenever a new version of Flipbox is available, you’ll see an update notification in Plugins → Installed Plugins. Always update to get the latest bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features.