Installing Scoby Analytics on WordPress

Scoby Analytics offers a dedicated WordPress plugin for the easiest and most reliable setup. Follow this guide to install and configure it. Like all Scoby integrations, this lightweight, client-side integration is carefully designed to prioritize visitor privacy. It fully complies with EU ePrivacy and GDPR regulations, while enabling you to exercise your legitimate interest in understanding how your website is being used.

Installation Guide

Log into WordPress Admin

Open a new browser tab and log into your WordPress Admin panel.

Add the Plugin

Go to Plugins → Add New.

Add New plugin in WordPress — Click Add New in the Plugins menu

Use the search bar in the upper-right to search for Scoby Analytics.
Click Install Now, then Activate.

Search and install the Scoby plugin — Search for Scoby Analytics, then Install and Activate

Open Plugin Settings

Once activated, click on one of the highlighted links to open the plugin settings.

Note:
If you’re new to Scoby Analytics, continue with the Setup Assistant.
If you already have a License Key, you can skip ahead and add it manually.

Run the Setup Assistant

Click Start Setup Assistant.

Start the Setup Assistant from the plugin settings

You’ll receive a Setup Code by email (sent to the Admin address). Copy or note it down.

Setup Code email — The Setup Code will be sent to the Admin email

Enter the Setup Code and click OK.

Enter Setup Code — Enter your Setup Code to verify and connect

Finish Installation

That’s it 🎉
Scoby Analytics will now start collecting data. Your WordPress dashboard will soon display visitor statistics.

Optional: Cache Plugins

If Scoby detects a caching plugin (e.g., WP Rocket), it will configure automatically and prompt you to clear your cache.

Flush cache notice — Flush your cache if prompted

If you don’t see this message, you’re good to go.

Done! 🚀 Your WordPress site is now running on privacy-friendly analytics.