I was wondering if I can add plug-ins to my free WordPress.com blog today. I wanted to be able to share contents with my Google+ streams. After doing my research, I found the answer at:

Here is a video I found about how to do it:

This answered my questions:
Q: Can you add plugins to the wordpress.com version? Or do you need to have a full install?
A: Yes, you do not need a full install to add major plugins. You will need a full install to use obscure plugins.

Q: How do I post my blog to my Google+ stream?
A: When you add the Google+1 feature and hoover over it. You can leave a comment and select the Google+ stream you want it to be posted to.

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