A WordPress plugin should have the following characteristics to make it more intuitive and easy to use.

Straightforward and easy install procedure: Installation is the main process in the implementation of a plugin especially for a system such as WordPress. WordPress has a lot of features already built in and the plugins are developed to complement these features and add custom features for the easy administration and manipulation. If the installation of this system is complicated the administrator won’t go for it.

Straightforward un-installation process: Un-installation is as important thing for a plugin as the installation process. Un-installation gives the administrator the power to decide when to remove the plugin when it has no more function to perform, no administrator would want a plugin that cannot be removed and remain there forever.

Easy Upgrade of the plugin: A plugin would need updates to keep it running smoothly. A good plugin must be able to upgrade without troubling the user in any ways. Most software, however simple or complex it is needs constant upgrades to make it more stable and secure. Upgrades can also add features and options into the existing set to make the plugin more interesting and useful.

Localization and local language support for the administrator: Every administrator would not understand English and would require some language support to use the interface of the plugin; a plugin should be able to provide this feature.

User Understandable errors: A good plugin must throw exceptions and errors that are understood by the end user to rectify and correct it if possible. Errors can be a very big problem if it is untraceable. There must be a system by which the administrator should be able to contact the developer to get all the details without actually getting confused or giving misinformation.

Import/ Export control options: Import and export controls are very much required for a plugin, it makes sure that the administrator can shift or transport the whole architecture of the system to another framework, without needing to make any large changes. It also helps in migration and upgrading of the system.

Great looking user interface: A good user interface is very important to make sure that the administrator is able to understand and work in the plugin.

Secure plugins: A good plugin must be unbreakable. It must not make the system weak.

Changes to the system: A change log is necessary to track all the changes. This is very important as it marks a timeline of the changes made so that an administrator can look at the past changes and its effect on the whole system.

Support: Good plugins should also come with good support and documentation.

The above mentioned are the most important characteristics of a WordPress plugin.

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