Every plugin adds another dependency
A plugin can solve a problem quickly, but every additional dependency creates another update cycle and another possible compatibility issue.
Complexity compounds
The risk is rarely one plugin in isolation. It is the interaction between the theme, page builder, hosting environment and a growing collection of extensions.
- More update conflicts
- More security exposure
- More performance overhead
- More specialist maintenance
Use the simplest architecture that meets the requirement
The objective is not to avoid plugins completely. It is to avoid using layers of software when a simpler implementation can solve the same business requirement.