Installation Guide

Use this guide to install, activate, and set up WP Extended Pro on a standard WordPress site. No multisite steps or terminal commands included.

Requirements

• WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+ (latest recommended)
• Administrator access
• WP Extended Pro ZIP from your account

Installation Methods

• Option A: Upload ZIP (recommended)
  1. Download the latest WP Extended Pro ZIP from your account.
  2. In WordPress Admin, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
  3. Select the ZIP → Install Now → Activate.
  4. Confirm “WP Extended Pro” appears under Plugins.
• Option B: Manual via SFTP/FTP
  1. Unzip the package on your computer.
  2. Upload the folder to wp-content/plugins/wpextended-pro/.
  3. In WordPress Admin → Plugins, click Activate for “WP Extended Pro”.

After Activation

• Open Settings: Admin → WP Extended → Modules.
• Enable Modules: Toggle on the features you need.
• Configure: Click into each enabled module to set options.
• License & Updates:
  • Enter your license at WP Extended → Settings → License (if required).
  • Enable auto‑updates so you receive new features and fixes.

Updates

• From WordPress Admin: Go to Plugins and click “Update now” when available.
• Auto‑updates: In Plugins, enable “Auto‑updates” for WP Extended Pro.

Uninstall

• Remove from Admin: Plugins → Deactivate → Delete.
• Optional data removal: If available, turn on “Delete data on uninstall” in WP Extended → Settings → Tools before deleting.

Troubleshooting

• “Could not create directory”
  • Make sure your hosting account has enough disk space.
  • Check with your host to correct file permissions if the installer can’t write to wp-content/plugins/.
• Version requirements error
  • Update WordPress/PHP to the minimum supported versions.
• Settings not visible / changes not applying
  • Clear any page, object, or CDN caches.
  • Re-save permalinks: Settings → Permalinks → Save.
  • Temporarily switch to a default theme and disable other plugins to rule out conflicts.

Staging/Local Tips

• Test on a staging site first.
• If using local tools (e.g., Local, DevKinsta, MAMP), restart services if you see caching glitches.
• Clear any must‑use or object caches after enabling new modules.