Quick Start Guide

Go from signup to your first branded report in under 15 minutes. Three steps, no developer needed.

Create Your Account

Visit mantlewp.com/signup and enter your email address. We'll send you a magic link—no password needed. Click the link to log in instantly.

That's it for step one. You're in.

Install the WordPress Plugin

Inside the MantleWP dashboard, add a WordPress site. We'll generate an API key for you. Download the MantleWP Connector plugin (.zip), then in your WordPress admin go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the .zip file, install and activate. Paste your MantleWP API key into the plugin settings.

The plugin runs once every 6 hours and sends back health metrics: WordPress version, PHP version, plugin inventory, SSL status, uptime, and performance scores. Zero frontend footprint—no JavaScript, no CSS, no HTTP requests on your public site.

We've submitted the connector to the WordPress.org plugin repository — direct download is the fastest path until that listing goes live.

Within 6 hours, data starts flowing into your dashboard.

Generate Your First Report

Go to the Reports section of your dashboard. Click Generate Report, select your site, and choose a time period (weekly or monthly). The PDF is ready in under 30 seconds.

Your first report is branded with the MantleWP logo. When you upgrade to Starter or higher, you can remove our branding and add your own logo and colors.

What Happens Next

Schedule reports automatically. Set up weekly or monthly reports to send to your clients on a fixed schedule. See Scheduling for details.
White-label with your brand. Upgrade to Starter or higher to remove MantleWP branding, add your logo, and use your brand colors. Learn more in White-Label Branding.
Scale to more sites. Add as many sites as your plan allows. Free tier: 3 sites. Starter: 10 sites. Pro: 50 sites. Agency: unlimited. See Pricing for details.
Build custom integrations. If you want to build something custom, check out the API Reference to authenticate, fetch site data, and trigger reports programmatically.

Common Questions

How long does setup really take?

Signup and plugin installation take about 5 minutes. Your first report generates in under 30 seconds. Most agencies have a branded report ready within 15 minutes.

Does the plugin slow down my client's WordPress site?

No. The plugin runs only on the server via WordPress cron, once every 6 hours. Zero frontend footprint means no JavaScript, no CSS, no external HTTP requests on public pages. Your site performance is completely unaffected.

What data does MantleWP collect?

Only technical metadata: WordPress version, PHP version, installed plugins, SSL status, uptime, and performance scores. We never touch your client's content, customer data, or sensitive configuration. Learn more in Data & Security.

Can I try MantleWP for free?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 sites, monthly reports, and basic health checks. Generate as many reports as you want at no cost. Upgrade to Starter ($19/mo) or higher when you're ready to white-label or scale to more sites.