How to Install the Loggle WordPress Plugin

Loggle is a paid plugin. After you buy it you receive a zip file, which you upload to WordPress like any other plugin.

Before you start, check the system requirements.

Step 1: Get your download and licence key

When your purchase completes, Freemius emails you:

A download link for loggle.zip
Your licence key

Keep both. You need the zip to install and the key to receive updates. You can return to the same link later to download the newest version.

Tip: save the licence key somewhere you can find it again, such as your password manager. You will need it when you move the site or set up a second one.

Step 2: Upload and install

Log in to your WordPress admin area.
Go to Plugins → Add New.
Click Upload Plugin at the top of the page.
Click Choose File and select loggle.zip.
Click Install Now.
Click Activate Plugin.

Tracking begins immediately on activation.

Tip: upload the zip exactly as you downloaded it. Do not unzip it first. If your computer unzipped it automatically, compress the loggle folder back into a zip before uploading.

Step 3: Activate your licence

Your licence unlocks automatic updates. Add it once and WordPress will offer new versions like any other plugin.

Full instructions are in How to Activate Loggle and Your Licence.

Installing with WP-CLI

If you are comfortable with the command line, upload the zip to your server and run:

wp plugin install /path/to/loggle.zip --activate

Then activate your licence:

wp loggle license activate <your-key>

What happens when you activate

On activation Loggle sets up everything it needs:

Creates its three database tables.
Adds a Loggle item to your admin sidebar.
Adds a small tracking script to the footer of your site.
Schedules a daily cleanup task for old page views.
Adds a live visitors widget to your main WordPress dashboard.

You do not need to paste any tracking code into your theme. Loggle handles it.

Confirm the installation worked

Open Loggle in your admin sidebar.
Visit your own website in a private or incognito window.
Go back to the Loggle dashboard and choose the Today range.
You should see at least one visitor.

If nothing appears, see How to Test Whether Loggle Is Working.

Common problems

“The plugin does not have a valid header”

The zip is damaged or was repackaged incorrectly. Download it again from your receipt link and upload it without unzipping.

“The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive”

Your host limits upload sizes. Ask your host to raise the limit, or upload the zip by FTP into wp-content/plugins/ and unzip it there, then activate from the Plugins screen.

Confirm the plugin is actually activated under Plugins → Installed Plugins. The menu only appears for users who can manage plugin options, so check you are logged in as an administrator.

Installation fails with a fatal error

This almost always means your PHP version is too old. Check Tools → Site Health → Info → Server and update to PHP 8.1 or later.

I cannot find my download link

Check the email address you used at checkout, including its spam folder. Freemius sends the receipt and download link there.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install Loggle on more than one site?

That depends on your licence. Each licence allows a set number of activations, shown on the Licence card in Loggle’s settings.

Will installing Loggle slow my site down?

No. The tracking script is under 2 KB and loads after your page has finished rendering. Recording a visit is a single lightweight request that does not block anything.

Do I need to disable my caching plugin?

No. Tracking happens in the visitor’s browser, so cached pages are counted correctly.

Can I run Loggle alongside Google Analytics?

Yes. They do not interfere with each other. Their numbers will differ slightly, which is normal — every analytics tool counts a little differently.

Next steps

Continue to How to Activate Loggle and Your Licence, then set up your initial configuration.