Installation
Bannerize is available for free on the official WordPress.org plugin repository. You can install it directly from your WordPress admin dashboard or manually via FTP.
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Search for the plugin
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add New. In the search box, type “WP Bannerize Pro”.
Install and activate
Click Install Now on the WP Bannerize Pro card, then click Activate once the installation completes.
Start creating banners
After activation, a new Bannerize menu item appears in your WordPress admin sidebar. Navigate there to create your first banner.
Manual Installation
If you prefer to install the plugin manually:
Download the plugin
Download the latest version of WP Bannerize Pro from the WordPress.org plugin page . You will receive a .zip file.
Upload to your server
You have two options:
Option A: Upload via WordPress admin
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the downloaded
.zipfile - Click Install Now
Option B: Upload via FTP
- Extract the
.zipfile on your computer - Connect to your server via FTP
- Upload the
wp-bannerize-profolder to/wp-content/plugins/
Activate the plugin
Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins, find WP Bannerize Pro in the list, and click Activate.
After Installation
Once activated, Bannerize creates:
- A Bannerize menu in the WordPress admin sidebar with sub-pages for banners, campaigns, analytics, and settings
- A custom post type (
wp_bannerize) for managing banners - A custom taxonomy (
wp_bannerize_tax) for organizing banners into campaigns - Database tables for storing impressions and clicks analytics data
- Three user roles: Banners Manager, Campaigns Manager, and Campaigns Viewer
If you are upgrading from a previous version, your existing banners and analytics data will be preserved automatically. Always back up your database before upgrading.
Uninstalling
To remove Bannerize:
- Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins
- Click Deactivate on WP Bannerize Pro
- Click Delete to remove the plugin files
Deleting the plugin will remove the analytics database tables and all tracking data. Your banner posts and campaign terms will remain in the WordPress database unless you manually remove them.
