Installation Guide

Install the plugin, activate it, and get to a safe first draft quickly. Most sites can be ready in under ten minutes.

System Requirements

Before installing, confirm the basics:

• WordPress: version 6.8 or higher.
• PHP: version 7.4 or higher (8.0+ recommended for better performance).
• HTTPS: A secure connection is required for API communications.

Note

Recommended for agencies: Make sure the site can run WP-Cron normally, because generation jobs and scheduled work depend on it.

Step 1: Uploading the Plugin

There are two primary ways to upload WP-AutoInsight:

Option A: WordPress Dashboard (Recommended)

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin area.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Click the Upload Plugin button at the top.
4. Choose the wp-autoinsight.zip file and click Install Now.

Option B: FTP/SFTP

1. Extract the wp-autoinsight.zip file on your computer.
2. Upload the extracted wp-autoinsight folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory on your server.

Step 2: Activation

Once uploaded, you need to activate the plugin:

1. Go to the Plugins page in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Find WP-AutoInsight in the list.
3. Click the Activate link.

Note

Upon activation, the plugin will automatically check your system requirements. If your PHP or WordPress version is too old, the plugin will deactivate itself with an explanatory message.

Step 3: Accessing the Plugin

After activation, a new menu item labeled WP-AutoInsight will appear in your sidebar. Click it to begin the onboarding process.

Recommended first-run path

1. Install and activate the plugin.
2. Run the Onboarding Wizard.
3. Connect at least one text provider.
4. Leave New Post Status set to Save as draft for review while you test (the default).
5. Create one manual post before turning on any scheduled automation.

How updates work

Version 4.0 introduced a versioned migration path for settings, and every release since continues that pattern. If you are updating an existing site, your API keys, keyword groups, and templates carry forward automatically.

Upgrading to 4.2 also migrates your draft preference: the old Draft First checkbox becomes the new New Post Status setting, preserving whatever behavior you had before. A one-time notice after the upgrade points you to it — see Draft Mode.

For operators, this means less guesswork after plugin updates. You will see a confirmation notice on the Dashboard after any successful migration.