In this guide we will walk you through the process of installing and setting up the Shorthand for Wordpress plugin.
Note: This feature is available only on some plans. To discuss adding this feature, please get in touch.
1: Download the plugin
Download the Shorthand for WordPress plugin ZIP file here :
2: Access WordPress dashboard
Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
3: Install the plugin
Go to Plugins, Add Plugin:
Then Upload Plugin, and select the zip file you downloaded earlier:
Click Install Now:
Then click Activate Plugin:
4: Connect to Shorthand
Note: Only Shorthand users with a workspace role of "Owner" are able to connect the plugin.
Once activated, click Connect to Shorthand :
Choose your Shorthand workspace and name your workspace team if you haven't already:
5: Access stories
Once connected, a new Shorthand tab will appear in your side menu called Stories:
Note for users of our previous plugin (Shorthand Connect): Shorthand for WordPress is designed for creating new stories natively within WordPress. Existing stories from Shorthand Connect will not appear here. Both plugins can coexist, with your existing stories continuing to be managed through Shorthand Connect.
6: Create your story
Click Add Story to open the Shorthand editor and start creating:
When you're done editing, click Finish Editing to return to WordPress:
7: Publish
Once you're ready, just click the Publish button on the right of the page, and your story will go live:
8: Edit your story
To make further edits, navigate back through the Stories menu to find your story, then click the Edit with Shorthand button to return to the editor:
That's it!
Connect, create, and publish Shorthand stories in WordPress.
Note: Shorthand made an alternative WordPress plugin available prior to 2026. For information on the use of that version, see this document.