Core/Dash WordPress Plugin

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Installing and Setting Up the CoreDash RUM Plugin for WordPress

The Core/Dash WordPress plugin automates RUM tracking for workdpress sites. It handles tjhe Coredash tracking script and captures CMS-specific context (like cached pageviews and logged in status) without requiring manual code changes.

Prerequisites

  • CoreDash API Key: Make sure you have an active CoreDash account. If you don't, sign up here. Click on the gear icon and copy your API Key
  • WordPress Plugin: Download the CoreDash wordpress plugin here.

Step 1: Download and Install the Plugin

Upload the package directly through your WordPress admin panel.

wp backend coredash install

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard. Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Add new plugin.
  2. Upload the Plugin.  Click on Upload the plugin ans select 'coredash.zip' in your downloads folder (if you haven't downloaded the plugin yet see the Prerequisites )
  3. Install the Plugin. Click install now to install the plugin and once installed, click the Activate button to enable the plugin.

Step 2: Connect Your Coredash Account

coredas wp plugin settings page

  1. Navigate to the Coredash Settings. Go to Settings > Coredash in your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Enter your API key. Enter your API Key that you copied from your CoreDash account.
  3. Enable smart auto tagging. Auto tagging sends useful WordPress data to CoreDash like the logged  in status of 
  4. Select the best CoreDash trigger timing.Select the best timing for your use-case. In most cases you should leave this setting as-is but if you want to experiment feel free to do so!
    Early Async loads the script asynchronously as soon as possible. This is the best choice for collecting as much early data as possible. This is the recommended setting for debugging TTFB
    Early Injected loads the script early but prioritizes other discoverable elements such as images. This is your best choice for collecting as much data as possible with little impact.
    During Idle Time Delays execution until the main thread is free. This ensures zero impact on Core Web Vitals but may miss data from users who bounce instantly. Recommended for long-term monitoring on high-traffic sites.

Step 3: Start Tracking and Optimizing

Once saved, the plugin injects the configured script into your site header. Navigate to your Core/Dash dashboard to verify data ingestion. Real-time metrics will appear within seconds of the next page load.