wordpress/WordPress Installation

WordPress Installation

Install the Intufind plugin on your WordPress site to enable AI-powered search and chat.

Requirements

  • WordPress 6.0 or higher
  • PHP 8.0 or higher
  • An Intufind account (free trial available)

Installation Methods

Method 1: Download from Website (Recommended)

  1. Download the plugin from intufind.com/downloads/wordpress
  2. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  3. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
  4. Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
  5. Click Activate

Method 2: WordPress Plugin Directory

Coming soon — We're working on getting listed in the official WordPress plugin directory.

Getting Your API Key

Before you can use Intufind, you need an API key:

  1. Create an account at intufind.com
  2. Start your free trial or choose a plan
  3. Go to Dashboard → API Keys
  4. Click Create New Key
  5. Copy your API key (starts with itf_)

Connecting Your Site

After installing and activating the plugin:

  1. Go to Intufind in your WordPress admin menu
  2. Enter your API Key in the API Key field
  3. Optionally check Automatically index content after connecting
  4. Click Save API Key

You should see a "Connected" status confirming your API key is valid.

Initial Sync

If you didn't enable auto-sync, manually sync your content:

  1. Go to Intufind → Status → Index
  2. Select what to sync:
    • Products (if using WooCommerce)
    • Posts
    • Pages
  3. Click Sync Now

The initial sync may take a few minutes depending on how much content you have. Progress is shown in real-time.

Verify Installation

To confirm everything is working:

  1. Visit your website's frontend
  2. You should see the Intufind chat widget (usually bottom-right corner)
  3. Try a search query to test AI-powered search

What's Automatically Enabled

Once connected and synced, these features work immediately — no code changes required:

FeatureDescription
AI SearchReplaces WordPress default search with semantic search. Any existing search form on your site works automatically.
Chat WidgetAppears on your site (customizable position and styling).
WooCommerce SearchIf WooCommerce is installed, product search is automatically enhanced.
Auto-syncNew/updated content syncs automatically via webhooks.

Your existing search forms, search URLs (?s=query), and theme templates all work without modification.

Troubleshooting

Plugin won't activate

  • Ensure you're running PHP 8.0+ (check in Tools → Site Health)
  • Check for plugin conflicts by deactivating other plugins temporarily

API key not working

  • Verify the key is copied correctly (should start with itf_)
  • Ensure your subscription is active at intufind.com/dashboard
  • Check that your server can make outbound HTTPS requests
  • Try generating a new API key from the dashboard

Widget not appearing

  • Check Intufind → Chatbot and ensure chat is enabled
  • Clear any caching plugins
  • Check for JavaScript errors in browser console

Next Steps