I need help downloading add ons(THE OLD WAY)

[The Hero of Winds]

I need help with downloading add ons and i can only make it work the old way.HELP ME I FORGOT

[Ad Bot]

[Spation]

You can only make it work the old way? Note: If it doesn't work the new way, you're doing it wrong.

[snot2]

so saving the zip/rar to the add-ons folder and activating while ingame doesnt work?