---
title: "How to Install the Loggle WordPress Plugin"
url: "https://plugpress.co/docs/install-loggle-wordpress-plugin.md"
canonical: "https://plugpress.co/docs/install-loggle-wordpress-plugin/"
published: "2026-08-01"
modified: "2026-08-01"
author: "Fahim"
description: "Install Loggle on WordPress after buying it: download the zip from your Freemius receipt, upload it through Plugins, and activate. Includes a WP-CLI method."
tags:
  - "Loggle"
---

# 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](/docs/loggle-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

1. Log in to your WordPress admin area.
2. Go to **Plugins → Add New**.
3. Click **Upload Plugin** at the top of the page.
4. Click **Choose File** and select `loggle.zip`.
5. Click **Install Now**.
6. 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](/docs/activate-loggle-license/).

## 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

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

If nothing appears, see [How to Test Whether Loggle Is Working](/docs/test-loggle-tracking/).

## 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.

### The Loggle menu does not appear

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](/docs/activate-loggle-license/), then set up your [initial configuration](/docs/loggle-initial-configuration/).