> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wplake.gitbook.io/advanced-views/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wplake.gitbook.io/advanced-views/getting-started/installation/advanced-views-lite.md).

# Advanced Views Lite

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Note: This tutorial is intended for brand new installations of the Advanced Views plugin. If you are upgrading to Advanced Views Pro, please see our tutorial on [how to upgrade to our paid Pro plugin from Advanced Views lite](/advanced-views/getting-started/installation/advanced-views-pro.md) for more details.
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From your WordPress dashboard:

**Visit** the Plugins list, click **Add New Plugin**.

Search for **Advanced Views**.

Click **Install Now** and then **Activate** on Advanced Views.

Visit the new **Advanced Views** menu item to [create your first *Layout*](/advanced-views/getting-started/introduction/creating-your-first-layout.md).