Install and Use the OrgChart WordPress Plugin

Organizational charts are an excellent way to visualize team structure, project hierarchies, or even family trees. With the OrgChart plugin, you can quickly add an interactive, editable org chart to your WordPress site, no coding required.

In this post, you will learn how to download, install, and start using the OrgChart plugin in just a few steps.

Step 1: Download the Plugin

The OrgChart plugin is open-source and available on GitHub.

Download it from GitHub

Click the green Code button, then select Download ZIP. This downloads a .zip file that you can upload directly to your WordPress site.

Step 2: Install and Activate the Plugin

Once you have downloaded the plugin ZIP file:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Click Upload Plugin.
4. Upload the ZIP file you downloaded.
5. Click Install Now, then Activate.

The plugin is now ready to use.

Step 3: Add the Org Chart to Any Page

Now that the plugin is active, insert your org chart into any post or page using a shortcode.

1. Open any page or post (or create a new one).
2. Add the shortcode below where you want the chart to appear:

[orgchart]

3. Save or publish the page.

Your org chart will appear on the page, fully interactive and ready to use.

What Can You Do With It?

• Add, remove, and edit nodes directly in the browser.
• Upload images to personalize each node.
• Keep all data stored in WordPress with no external storage required.

It is a practical tool for HR teams, project managers, schools, and small businesses that need a visual team overview.

Where Is the Data Stored?

All changes are saved automatically using WordPress AJAX capabilities. You do not need to manage databases or write code. Everything runs in the background.

With just a few clicks, the OrgChart plugin helps you create a functional organizational chart on your WordPress site. It is lightweight, easy to install, and customizable.