How do I install a Matomo Marketplace plugin in Matomo for WordPress

There are three ways you can install a Matomo Marketplace plugin. We recommend installing plugins through our Matomo Marketplace plugin as this will automatically install a version that is compatible with your Matomo for WordPress and it will also notify you when there are updates available. Updating a plugin will be as easy as any other WordPress plugin with the Matomo Marketplace plugin.

Option 1: Using the Matomo Marketplace plugin

Step 1: Installing the Matomo Marketplace plugin

You can install and updates for plugins from our Marketplace using the “Matomo-Marketplace for WordPress plugin” which you can download here. Once you have downloaded the zip file, complete the following steps:

  • Log into your WordPress Admin as an administrator
  • Go to “Plugins -> Add New”
  • Click the “Upload plugin” button at the top of the screen
  • Select the previously downloaded zip file
  • Click on the “Install Now” button
  • Click on the “Activate Plugin” button

Alternatively, you can unzip the file and copy the files manually into your wp-content/plugins directory.

The plugin will hook into the existing “Matomo Analytics => Marketplace” link in your WordPress and add two new tabs:

  • One to install and update plugins from our Matomo Marketplace with the convenience of a click
  • One to configure the license key in case you have purchased any Premium Features so you can install & update these with the easy of a click too

Step 2: Installing a plugin from the Matomo Marketplace

Now that you have installed the Matomo Marketplace plugin, you can easily install any plugin from the Marketplace.

  • Go the WordPress Admin dashboard
  • Click in the left menu on “Matomo Analytics -> Marketplace”
  • In the top click on the tab “Install plugins”
  • Search for the plugin you want to install
  • Click on “Install” below the plugin name
  • Then activate the plugin

Option 2: Manual upload via WordPress Admin

  • Download a plugin from the Matomo Marketplace
  • Log into your WordPress Admin as an administrator
  • Go to “Plugins -> Add New”
  • Click the “Upload plugin” button at the top of the screen
  • Select the previously downloaded zip file
  • Click on the “Install Now” button
  • Click on the “Activate Plugin” button

Option 3: Manual installation

Download any plugin from the Matomo Marketplace, extract the downloaded zip file, and upload it to your web server using an FTP application or using SSH into the wp-content/plugins directory. Learn more.