Installation

ProductBay can be installed like any standard WordPress plugin.

Method 1: WordPress Plugin Directory

1. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New.
2. Search for "ProductBay".
3. Click Install Now, then Activate.

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Download

You can download the plugin in two ways:

• Go to WordPress.org plugin repository and click Download. or
• Get the productbay.zip file from the github releases page.

Method 2: WordPress Plugin Upload

1. Download the plugin.
2. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
3. Choose the productbay.zip file and click Install Now.
4. After installation completes, click Activate.

Method 3: Manual Upload (FTP)

1. Download and extract the productbay.zip file.
2. Upload the productbay folder to /wp-content/plugins/ on your server via FTP.
3. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins and activate ProductBay.

Installing ProductBay Pro PRO

If you've purchased ProductBay Pro, here is how to install and activate it:

1. Purchase — Buy a license from wpanchorbay.com.
2. Download — Log in to your account and download the productbay-pro.zip file.
3. Upload — In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
4. Install and Activate — Choose the .zip file, install, and click Activate.
5. Activate License — Navigate to ProductBay → Settings → License and enter your key.

Note: ProductBay Pro is an add-on. The free version of ProductBay (v1.2.0 or higher) must be installed and active for the Pro features to work.

For detailed instructions on licensing and updates, see the License Management docs.

Post-Installation

After activation:

1. Verify WooCommerce is active — ProductBay requires WooCommerce. If WooCommerce is not active, you'll see a notice prompting you to activate it.
2. Navigate to ProductBay — Find the ProductBay menu item in your WordPress admin sidebar.
3. Complete Onboarding — The first time you open ProductBay, you'll see a welcome/onboarding screen to get you started.

TIP

If you don't see the ProductBay menu item after activation, try refreshing the admin page or clearing your browser cache.