Install and update ArchivesPress
This guide describes ArchivesPress 4.0, which requires WordPress 6.7 or newer and PHP 8.1 or newer. Elementor 3.1 or newer is required only for its widgets. Check the package version before installing or updating.
You need a WordPress account with permission to install and update plugins. Make a current backup of your site before installing or updating.
Install from the WordPress plugin directory
- In the WordPress administration area, open Plugins → Add New Plugin.
- Search for ArchivesPress and find ArchivesPress: Index Blocks for WordPress.
- Select Install Now, then Activate when installation finishes.
Install from a ZIP file
- Download the ZIP package from the ArchivesPress page on WordPress.org.
- In WordPress, open Plugins → Add New Plugin and select Upload Plugin.
- Choose the ZIP file without extracting it, select Install Now, and then select Activate Plugin.
If you install files manually, extract the package and upload the archivespress folder to wp-content/plugins/. Then activate ArchivesPress on the WordPress Plugins screen.
Update ArchivesPress
When an update is available, WordPress displays it on the Plugins or Dashboard → Updates screen. Back up the site, select the ArchivesPress update, and wait for WordPress to finish.
To update from a ZIP file, download the newer package and open Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin. Choose the ZIP file and select Install Now. When WordPress recognizes the installed plugin, review the versions and confirm the replacement. Check that ArchivesPress is active afterwards.
After installation or an update
ArchivesPress does not add a global settings page. Add an index to a page or post using a block, an Elementor widget, or a shortcode. Configure each index where you insert it.
After updating, open a page containing an index and check its appearance and archive links on the front end. If an index is empty or its links lead to unexpected content, see troubleshooting.