WP Assist WordPress plugin — installation guide
The WP Assist WordPress plugin is a lightweight connector that registers secure REST API endpoints on your WordPress site. These endpoints allow the WP Assist app to read and update your WordPress content — pages, posts, SEO metadata, and custom fields — using your unique API key for authentication.
Requirements
- WordPress 5.8 or later
- PHP 7.4 or later
- WordPress REST API enabled (enabled by default in all modern WordPress installs)
- An active WP Assist account at wpassist.app
Method 1: Install from WordPress plugin directory (recommended)
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins → Add New Plugin.
- Search for WP Assist.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
- Once activated, go to Settings → WP Assist and enter your API key.
Method 2: Manual upload
- Download the WP Assist plugin .zip from the WordPress plugin directory.
- In WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Upload the .zip file, then click Install Now and Activate.
What the plugin installs
The WP Assist plugin is intentionally minimal. It:
- Adds a single settings page under Settings → WP Assist for your API key
- Registers custom REST API endpoints that WP Assist uses to read and update your content
- Adds no admin menu items, no widgets, and no front-end output
Lightweight by design: The plugin has minimal impact on your WordPress site performance. It only activates when WP Assist makes an authenticated API request — it has no always-on front-end or admin overhead.