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  Our plugin can be installed and used free-of-charge from the WordPress.org or
  WordPress.com Plugin directory.
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# 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-pro) for more details.
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From your WordPress dashboard:

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

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Search for **Advanced Views**.

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

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Visit the new **Advanced Views** menu item to [create your first View](../introduction/creating-your-first-view).
