1. After purchasing the plugin, download the zip file from your CodeCanyon downloads page here: http://codecanyon.net/downloads
2. Unzip the downloaded file, and then inside, you’ll find a file named “essential-grid.zip”. This is the official plugin zip file that can be uploaded/installed.
Mac:
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/plugin-zip-mac.jpg)
Windows:
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/plugin-zip-windows.jpg)
3. From your WordPress Admin, click “Plugins” from the main menu, then click the “Add New” button, and then “Upload Plugin”.
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/add-new-plugin.jpg)
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/upload-plugin.jpg)
4. Next click the “browse” button and select the “essential-grid.zip” file from your computer. Then click “Install Now”.
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/install-plugin-zip.jpg)
5. Once WordPress has finished installing the plugin, click the “Activate Plugin” link.
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/activate-plugin.jpg)
You’ll now be redirected to your WordPress plugins page, where you’ll see Essential Grid listed along with your other plugins, and also a new menu item named “Ess. Grid” in your WordPress main menu.
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/plugin-activated.jpg)