Documentation

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Welcome to the Developry Plugins documentation hub. Find comprehensive guides, tutorials, and technical documentation for all our WordPress plugins.

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

  1. Install Plugin
    • Download from WordPress.org or our website
    • Upload via WordPress dashboard
    • Activate the plugin
  2. Configure Settings
    • Navigate to plugin settings page
    • Configure options for your needs
    • Save changes
  3. Test Functionality
    • Test plugin features on your site
    • Review documentation for specific features
    • Contact support if needed

System Requirements

All our plugins require:

  • WordPress: 5.0 or higher
  • PHP: 7.4 or higher (8.0+ recommended)
  • MySQL: 5.6 or higher
  • HTTPS: Recommended for security features

Installation Methods

Method 1: WordPress Dashboard

The easiest way to install:

1. Log in to WordPress Admin
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New
3. Search for plugin name
4. Click "Install Now"
5. Click "Activate"

Method 2: Manual Upload

For ZIP files:

1. Download plugin ZIP file
2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
3. Choose file and click "Install Now"
4. Activate plugin

Method 3: FTP/SFTP

For advanced users:

1. Download and extract ZIP file
2. Connect via FTP/SFTP
3. Upload folder to /wp-content/plugins/
4. Activate from WordPress dashboard

Method 4: WP-CLI

For command-line enthusiasts:

# Search for plugin
wp plugin search plugin-name

# Install plugin
wp plugin install plugin-name

# Activate plugin
wp plugin activate plugin-name

# Install and activate in one command
wp plugin install plugin-name --activate

Configuration Guide

General Settings

Most plugins include these common settings:

  • Enable/Disable: Turn features on or off
  • Display Options: Control where features appear
  • Performance: Caching and optimization settings
  • Advanced: Technical configuration options

Settings Location

Find plugin settings at:

  • Settings Menu: Settings > Plugin Name
  • Custom Menu: Plugin Name (in sidebar)
  • Tools Menu: Tools > Plugin Name

Exporting/Importing Settings

Many plugins support settings export/import:

// Export settings
1. Go to plugin settings
2. Navigate to "Export" tab
3. Click "Export Settings"
4. Save JSON file

// Import settings
1. Go to plugin settings
2. Navigate to "Import" tab
3. Upload JSON file
4. Click "Import Settings"

Common Features

Shortcodes

Most plugins provide shortcodes for easy content integration:

// Basic shortcode

[plugin-shortcode]

// Shortcode with parameters
[plugin-shortcode id=“123” color=“green”]

// Shortcode with content
[plugin-shortcode]Content here[/plugin-shortcode]

Widgets

Add plugin functionality to sidebars:

  1. Go to Appearance > Widgets
  2. Find plugin widget
  3. Drag to sidebar area
  4. Configure widget settings
  5. Save changes

Gutenberg Blocks

For block editor compatibility:

  1. Create or edit a page/post
  2. Click “+” to add block
  3. Search for plugin name
  4. Configure block settings
  5. Publish or update

Developer Documentation

Hooks and Filters

Our plugins provide extensive hooks for customization:

// Action hooks
do_action('plugin_name_before_output');
do_action('plugin_name_after_output');

// Filter hooks
apply_filters('plugin_name_data', $data);
apply_filters('plugin_name_settings', $settings);

Custom Functions

Use plugin functions in your theme:

// Check if plugin is active
if (function_exists('plugin_function')) {
    plugin_function();
}

// Get plugin data
$data = plugin_get_data();

// Custom implementation
add_filter('plugin_filter', function($value) {
    // Modify value
    return $value;
});

Database Structure

Understanding plugin database tables:

-- Plugin creates these tables (example)
wp_plugin_name_data
wp_plugin_name_settings
wp_plugin_name_cache

-- Query plugin data
SELECT * FROM wp_plugin_name_data WHERE id = 1;

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Plugin Not Activating

Possible causes:

  • PHP version too old
  • WordPress version incompatible
  • Conflicting plugin
  • Server resource limits

Solutions:

  1. Check PHP version (7.4+)
  2. Update WordPress
  3. Deactivate other plugins
  4. Contact your host

Features Not Working

Debugging steps:

  1. Clear all caches
  2. Deactivate other plugins
  3. Switch to default theme
  4. Enable WordPress debug mode
  5. Check browser console for errors

Performance Issues

Optimization tips:

  1. Use caching plugin
  2. Optimize database
  3. Update to latest version
  4. Reduce plugin conflicts
  5. Upgrade hosting if needed

Debug Mode

Enable debugging for troubleshooting:

// Add to wp-config.php
define('WP_DEBUG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);
define('SCRIPT_DEBUG', true);

// Check logs
wp-content/debug.log

API Reference

REST API Endpoints

Many plugins expose REST API endpoints:

// Example GET request
GET /wp-json/plugin-name/v1/data

// Example POST request
POST /wp-json/plugin-name/v1/create
{
  "title": "Item Title",
  "content": "Item content"
}

// Example with authentication
GET /wp-json/plugin-name/v1/settings
Headers: {
  "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"
}

JavaScript API

For frontend integrations:

// Initialize plugin
PluginName.init({
    option1: value1,
    option2: value2
});

// Call plugin method
PluginName.doSomething();

// Listen to events
jQuery(document).on('plugin_name_event', function(e, data) {
    console.log(data);
});

Best Practices

Security

  • Keep plugins updated
  • Use strong passwords
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Regular security audits
  • Follow WordPress security guidelines

Performance

  • Enable caching
  • Optimize images
  • Use CDN for assets
  • Minimize HTTP requests
  • Regular performance monitoring

Maintenance

  • Regular backups
  • Test updates on staging
  • Monitor error logs
  • Review analytics
  • Keep WordPress core updated

Migration & Updates

Updating Plugins

Safe update process:

  1. Backup Everything
    • Full site backup
    • Database backup
    • Plugin files backup
  2. Test on Staging
    • Clone site to staging
    • Update plugin
    • Test functionality
  3. Update Production
    • Schedule maintenance window
    • Update plugin
    • Test immediately
    • Monitor for issues

Site Migration

Moving sites with our plugins:

  1. Export plugin settings
  2. Backup files and database
  3. Install WordPress on new host
  4. Import database
  5. Upload files
  6. Reinstall plugins
  7. Import plugin settings
  8. Test thoroughly

Support Resources

Code Examples

Find code examples in:

  • Plugin documentation pages
  • GitHub repositories
  • WordPress.org plugin pages
  • Our blog tutorials

Video Tutorials

Coming soon! Subscribe to our channel for:

  • Installation guides
  • Configuration tutorials
  • Advanced customizations
  • Best practices

Plugin-Specific Docs

For detailed documentation on specific plugins:

  1. Visit the Plugins page
  2. Click on the plugin
  3. Navigate to documentation tab
  4. Follow plugin-specific guides

Or visit our GitHub repositories for complete documentation.

Need More Help?

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

Documentation is continuously updated. For the latest information, check plugin-specific documentation pages.