Connect WordPress to Matomo Analytics with WP-Matomo

Among Matomo Analytics’ list of recommended plugins for customizing web analytics is the WP-Matomo (WP-Piwik) WordPress plugin. This plugin allows you to view Matomo analytics within your WordPress dashboard. Below we cover how to setup the WP-Matomo (WP-Piwik) plugin using your Matomo API code.

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Install WP-Matomo (WP-Piwik)

1. Log into your WordPress website directly or via Softaculous.
2. Under Plugins, select Add New.
3. Search “WP-Matomo“.
4. Select Install Now to install WP-Matomo (WP-Piwik).
   

   
5. Select Activate in the same location. You can also enable it from Installed Plugins on the left.
   

   
6. Hover over Settings and select WP-Piwik to configure the plugin settings.
   

   
7. Type your Matomo login URL beside Piwik URL.
   

   
8. Paste your Matomo API Code beside Auth token.
   1. Login your Matomo installation.
      

      
   2. Select Settings.
      

      
   3. Select API.
      

      
   4. Click the grey text field to uncover and copy your API code.
      

      
9. After copying the authentication code, press Save Changes. You’ll see a new tab titled Show Statistics.
   

   
10. Hover over Dashboard and select WP-Piwik to view your Matomo Analytics.

    

    Screen Options at the upper-right shows options for hiding certain stats.

You can read more about improving your Matomo web analytics in our Support Center and our last article – branding in Matomo. You can also view our other recommended WordPress plugins.