Install the BugHerd Wordpress plugin

  • Last updated on August 28, 2024 at 6:03 AM

The BugHerd Wordpress plugin is compatible with Wordpress v4.7 or higher. 

You need to be on a Wordpress Creator plan or above and have a BugHerd account and project set up to use the plugin for Wordpress. If you don’t have one, you can sign up at BugHerd.com

Install the BugHerd Wordpress Plugin 

To install the BugHerd plugin:

  1. Log in to your Wordpress Admin.
  2. Click on the Plugins tab in your Wordpress Site. The Plugins window opens. 
  3. In the search box, type BugHerd to search for the BugHerd plugin.

  4. Click on the BugHerd plugin to open it.
  5. Click the Install and activate button next to BugHerd. BugHerd will install and open the Settings menu. 
  6. You’ll need to enter your Project Key from BugHerd to enable the Plugin. Use these instructions to find your Project Key in BugHerd.
    If you want BugHerd on your Wordpress Admin pages, select the Also show BugHerd on WP Admin pages? option.
  7. Open your new site. The BugHerd sidebar appears on the right side of your site`, ready to capture feedback. 
    Note: The sidebar will only appear to people you've invited into your project.
    Once invited, you, your team (member users) and your clients (guest users) will be able to leave feedback or video clips with feedback about the site.
  8. If you've chosen to show BugHerd on your Wordpress Admin pages, you'll also be able to see the sidebar and leave feedback on pages in the Admin regarding setup of the page, metadata, required tags, etc.