Integration

Beacon for WordPress

Show your status page on any WordPress site. Floating widget, shortcode, and admin dashboard — no code required.

# Install via WP Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload

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Quick Start

Up and running in three steps

1

Install

Upload the plugin via WP Admin > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.

2

Configure

Navigate to Settings > Beacon and enter your workspace slug and page slug.

Base URL        https://app.beaconstatus.com
Workspace Slug  your-workspace
Page Slug       main

3

Done

The floating widget appears automatically. Use the shortcode for inline status.

[beacon_status]

Capabilities

Everything you need, built in

Floating Widget

Enabled by default after configuration. Appears in the corner of every page with a live status indicator. Click to expand a mini status page. Choose from four position options in your settings.

All systems operational

Click to view full status

API Operational

Dashboard Operational

Webhooks Operational

Shortcode

Embed your status page inline on any post or page using shortcodes.

[beacon_status]

[beacon_status show_components="true" show_incidents="true"]

[beacon_status link="true"]

Shortcode output preview

All Systems Operational

API Operational

Dashboard Operational

Webhooks Operational

Admin Dashboard Widget

See your current status at a glance right inside WP Admin. Component list with status indicators, active incidents, and automatic refresh.

Beacon Status

Operational

API

Dashboard

Webhooks

No active incidents

Settings Page

Configure everything from a single settings screen inside WordPress.

Base URL

https://app.beaconstatus.com

Workspace Slug

your-workspace

Page Slug

main

Widget Enabled

Widget Position

Top Left

Top Right

Bottom Left

Bottom Right

Features

Built for WordPress site owners

No coding required

Install, configure, done. Works out of the box.

Works with any theme

Compatible with all WordPress themes. No conflicts.

Cached API calls

60-second transient caching keeps your site fast.

Lightweight

No external dependencies. Minimal footprint.

Respects color scheme

Shortcode output adapts to prefers-color-scheme automatically.

Show your status on WordPress

Install the plugin, enter your workspace slug, and your visitors see live status instantly.

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