Install the WP Assist WordPress plugin
The WP Assist WordPress plugin is a lightweight connector that allows WP Assist to read and update your WordPress content securely. It adds a single settings page to your WordPress admin where you paste your API key. Once installed and activated, your site is ready to manage with AI.
Requirements
- WordPress 5.8 or later
- PHP 7.4 or later
- The WordPress REST API must be enabled (it is by default)
Install from the WordPress plugin directory
This is the recommended method:
- Log in to your WordPress admin.
- Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin.
- In the search box, type WP Assist.
- Click Install Now next to the WP Assist plugin.
- Once installed, click Activate.
- Go to Settings → WP Assist and paste in your API key.
Install by uploading a .zip file
If you prefer to install manually:
- Download the plugin .zip file from the WordPress plugin directory.
- In WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Choose the .zip file and click Install Now, then Activate.
Works with any theme: The WP Assist plugin uses the standard WordPress REST API, so it works with any WordPress theme or page builder — including Elementor, Divi, Astra, GeneratePress, and custom themes.