Install the Blubrry PowerPress Plugin for WordPress

PowerPress lets you create, publish, and manage a podcast from WordPress.

These instructions are for self-hosted WordPress websites. If you have a Blubrry WordPress website, PowerPress is already installed.

Before you begin

You must be logged in to WordPress as an administrator or another user who has permission to install plugins.

Install PowerPress from WordPress

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. In the menu on the left, select Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for Blubrry PowerPress.
4. Find Blubrry PowerPress in the search results.
5. Select Install Now.
6. When installation is complete, select Activate.

After activation, PowerPress will appear in the menu on the left side of your WordPress dashboard.

Install PowerPress from a ZIP file

The WordPress plugin directory is the recommended installation method. You can also upload PowerPress as a ZIP file if necessary.

1. Download PowerPress from the Blubrry PowerPress page in the WordPress plugin directory.
2. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
3. Select Plugins > Add New.
4. Select Upload Plugin.
5. Select Choose File, then choose the PowerPress ZIP file you downloaded.
6. Select Install Now.
7. When installation is complete, select Activate Plugin.

Do not unzip the file before uploading it to WordPress.

If you cannot install PowerPress

If you do not see the Plugins menu or cannot install PowerPress:

• Confirm that you are logged in as a WordPress administrator.
• Contact your website hosting provider to determine whether plugin installation is restricted.
• If you use WordPress.com, confirm that your plan supports third-party plugins.

Next steps

After installing and activating PowerPress, Connect PowerPress to Your Blubrry Account

Then choose the instructions that match what you want to do:

• If you are creating a new podcast, see Set Up a New Show with PowerPress on a Self-Hosted WordPress Site.
• If you are moving an existing podcast, see Import an Existing Podcast into PowerPress.