Introduction

This guide will walk you through the complete installation process for AIPersonalize360. This powerful plugin delivers intelligent product recommendations that boost engagement and sales by integrating seamlessly with your WooCommerce store.

AIPersonalize360 works right out of the box with WooCommerce data, and you can optionally enhance it with AI-powered recommendations through Recombee integration.

System Requirements

Before installing AIPersonalize360, ensure your server meets these requirements:

  • WordPress: Version 5.0 or higher (tested up to 6.8.3)
  • WooCommerce: Latest version (required)
  • PHP: Version 7.0 or higher
  • MySQL: Version 5.6 or higher
  • WordPress Cron: Enabled for automatic data synchronization
Important

WooCommerce must be installed and activated before installing AIPersonalize360. The plugin relies on WooCommerce product data for recommendations.

Installation Methods

There are three ways to install AIPersonalize360. Choose the method that works best for you.

Method 1: Via WordPress Dashboard

This is the easiest and recommended method for most users.

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
  3. Search for “AIPersonalize360” in the search bar
  4. Click Install Now on the plugin card
  5. Wait for the installation to complete
  6. Click Activate to enable the plugin
Success

The plugin is now installed and activated! You can start using product recommendations immediately with WooCommerce data, or optionally configure AI integration.

Method 2: Via Upload

Use this method if you’ve downloaded the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org.

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org to your computer
  2. Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard
  3. Click the Upload Plugin button at the top
  4. Click Choose File and select the downloaded ZIP file
  5. Click Install Now
  6. After installation completes, click Activate Plugin

Method 3: Via FTP

For advanced users who prefer manual installation via FTP.

  1. Download and extract the plugin ZIP file to your computer
  2. Connect to your server using an FTP client (like FileZilla)
  3. Navigate to /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  4. Upload the extracted plugin folder to this directory
  5. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins in WordPress
  6. Find “AIPersonalize360” and click Activate

Plugin Activation

After installation, the plugin needs to be activated to start working. Here’s what happens during activation:

  • Plugin settings are initialized with default values
  • Integration with WooCommerce is established
  • Shortcodes become available for use
  • Settings page appears in WordPress admin menu

The plugin starts working immediately with WooCommerce data. No AI configuration is required to begin showing recommendations.

First Time Setup

After activation, configure your basic settings:

Access Plugin Settings

  1. Navigate to AIPersonalize360 → Settings in your WordPress dashboard
  2. You’ll see the General Settings page

Configure Basic Options

  1. AI Engine: Select “Recombee” for AI-powered recommendations, or leave as “Select one” to use WooCommerce data only
  2. Title: Enter a heading for your recommendations block (e.g., “Recommended Products”)
  3. Description: Add optional description text below the heading
  4. Show Number of Items: Set how many products to display (default: 3)
  5. Click Save Changes
Pro Tip

Start without AI integration to see immediate results based on your WooCommerce data (ratings, sales, discounts). You can add AI enhancement later when ready.

Adding Recommendations to Your Site

After setup, add product recommendations using shortcodes:

General Product Recommendations

Add to any page, post, or widget:

[aipers_product_recommendations]

With custom title and description:

[aipers_product_recommendations title="You May Like" description="Based on your browsing"]

Add to single product templates:

[aipers_related_product_recommendations]

With custom attributes:

[aipers_related_product_recommendations title="Similar Products" description="Customers also viewed"]

Verify Installation

To confirm the plugin is working correctly:

  1. Create a new page or edit an existing one
  2. Add the shortcode: [aipers_product_recommendations]
  3. Save and view the page
  4. You should see a recommendations block with products
  5. Products will be based on ratings, sales, and discounts (without AI)
Installation Complete

Your AIPersonalize360 plugin is now active and showing intelligent product recommendations based on WooCommerce data!

Optional: AI Integration Setup

To enable AI-powered personalized recommendations:

  1. Create a free account at Recombee.com
  2. Create a new database in your Recombee dashboard
  3. Copy your Database Name, Private Token, and Region
  4. In WordPress, go to AIPersonalize360 → Settings
  5. Select “Recombee” in the AI Engine dropdown
  6. Enter your Recombee credentials
  7. Save changes
  8. The plugin will automatically sync your products and users

See the Recombee Integration Guide for detailed instructions.

Installation Troubleshooting

Plugin won’t activate

  • Ensure WooCommerce is installed and activated first
  • Check that your PHP version meets minimum requirements (7.0+)
  • Verify WordPress version is 5.0 or higher
  • Temporarily disable other plugins to check for conflicts

Settings page not appearing

  • Verify plugin is activated in Plugins → Installed Plugins
  • Check you’re logged in as Administrator
  • Clear browser cache and refresh
  • Deactivate and reactivate the plugin

Shortcodes not working

  • Ensure WooCommerce has published products
  • Check that shortcode syntax is correct
  • Verify plugin is activated
  • Try switching to a default WordPress theme to rule out theme conflicts

For more detailed troubleshooting, see the Troubleshooting Guide.

Next Steps

Now that AIPersonalize360 is installed, explore these resources: