Factchecker Plugin Quickstart Guide


🚀 Factchecker Plugin – Quick Start Guide

Get up and running in 5 minutes!

Step 1: Install & Activate (1 minute)

Via WordPress Admin

  1. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
  2. Choose factchecker.zip
  3. Click Install Now
  4. Click Activate Plugin
✅ Done! The plugin is now active.

Step 2: Basic Setup (2 minutes)

Configure Essential Settings

  1. Go to Settings → Factchecker
  2. Verify these defaults:
    • ✅ Enable Factchecker: Checked
    • Content Size Limit: 512000 (500KB)
    • Analysis Timeout: 120 seconds
    • Rate Limit: 50 per hour
  3. Click Save Changes
✅ Done! Basic settings configured.

Step 3: Set Up Tavily (Optional – 2 minutes)

Get Your Free API Key

  1. Visit tavily.com/signup
  2. Sign up (free tier: 1,000 calls/month)
  3. Copy your API key

Configure Tavily in Plugin

  1. Go to Settings → Factchecker → Tavily Integration
  2. Check “Enable Tavily”
  3. Paste your API key
  4. Click “Test Connection” → Should show ✓ Success
  5. Leave other settings as default:
    • Search Depth: Advanced
    • Max Results: 5
    • Monthly Quota: 1000
  6. Click Save Changes
✅ Done! Real-time verification enabled.

Step 4: Your First Analysis (1 minute)

Analyze Content

  1. Go to Posts → Add New (or edit existing post)
  2. Add some content with factual claims, for example:
Electric vehicle sales increased 40% in 2023, according to industry reports. 
The global EV market reached $500 billion, with Tesla leading at 20% market share.
Experts predict continued growth through 2025.
  1. Click the green Factcheck All button (above editor)
  2. Wait 5-10 seconds for analysis
  3. Review your results!

Understanding Your Results

Credibility Level:

  • High (80-100) – Ready to publish
  • Moderate (60-79) – Minor improvements needed
  • Low (40-59) – Significant work required
  • Critical (0-39) – Major issues to fix

Verification Status (with Tavily):

  • ✅ Verified – Multiple sources confirm
  • ⚠️ Partially Verified – Limited support
  • ❓ Unverified – No sources found
  • ❌ Contradicted – Sources disagree
✅ Done! You’ve completed your first fact-check.

📚 Quick Reference

Buttons in Editor

Button What It Does Shortcut
Factcheck All Analyzes entire content Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F
Factcheck Selection Analyzes selected text Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + S

Where to Find Things

Task Location
Settings Settings → Factchecker
Tavily Setup Settings → Factchecker → Tavily Integration
Statistics Settings → Factchecker → Statistics
System Prompt Settings → Factchecker → System Prompt

❓ Common First-Time Questions

Q: Do I need Tavily?

No, but it’s highly recommended.

  • Without Tavily: Basic analysis (structure, citations, consistency)
  • With Tavily: Real-time verification with authoritative sources

Q: Is Tavily free?

Yes! Free tier includes:

  • 1,000 API calls per month
  • Perfect for small to medium blogs
  • Upgrade to Pro ($29-49/month) for high-volume sites

Q: How do I know if it’s working?

Look for these signs:

  1. Buttons appear above post editor
  2. Clicking button shows loading spinner
  3. Results modal appears with analysis
  4. If Tavily enabled, you’ll see source URLs

Q: What if buttons don’t appear?

Quick fixes:

  1. Clear browser cache (Ctrl+F5)
  2. Check you’re on post/page edit screen
  3. Verify plugin is activated
  4. Check browser console for errors (F12)

💡 Pro Tips

1. Use Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F – Factcheck all (faster than clicking)
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + S – Factcheck selection
  • Escape – Close results

2. Analyze Before Publishing

Make fact-checking part of your workflow:

  1. Write content
  2. Factcheck
  3. Fix issues
  4. Factcheck again
  5. Publish

3. Copy Results for Records

Click “Copy Results” button to:

  • Save analysis for your records
  • Share with editors/team
  • Track improvements over time

4. Start with High-Value Content

Prioritize fact-checking for:

  • Homepage content
  • Pillar articles
  • Product descriptions
  • About/Team pages
  • News/press releases

5. Monitor Your Usage

Check Settings → Factchecker → Statistics to see:

  • Total analyses this month
  • Tavily queries used
  • Cache hit rate
  • Average analysis time

🔧 Troubleshooting

Issue: “No content found to analyze”

Fix: Make sure you have text in the editor, then try again.

Issue: “Content exceeds size limit”

Fix: Select a smaller portion or increase limit in Settings.

Issue: “Analysis timed out”

Fix: Try smaller selection or increase timeout in Settings.

Issue: Tavily connection failed

Fix:

  1. Verify API key is correct (no extra spaces)
  2. Check internet connection
  3. Ensure quota not exceeded
  4. Test connection in settings

🎯 What’s Next?

Now that you’re set up, explore these features:

Learn More

  • 📖 Read the full User Guide for detailed features
  • 🔧 Customize the System Prompt for your needs
  • 📊 Review Statistics to track usage

Optimize Your Workflow

  • Set up trusted/blocked domains in Tavily settings
  • Adjust rate limits based on your team size
  • Create content guidelines based on recommendations

Get Better Results

  • Add more citations to your content
  • Use authoritative sources (.gov, .edu, major news)
  • Structure content with clear headings
  • Include specific statistics and data

📞 Need Help?

Documentation

  • User Guide – Complete feature documentation
  • README – Technical details
  • Installation Guide – Setup troubleshooting

Support

Before Contacting Support

Have ready:

  • WordPress version
  • PHP version
  • Error messages
  • Steps to reproduce issue

🎉 Congratulations!

You’re now ready to create more accurate, credible, and trustworthy content with the Factchecker Plugin.

Remember: Good fact-checking takes practice. The more you use the plugin, the better you’ll understand what makes content credible and well-sourced.

Happy Fact-Checking!

From the team at IT Influentials

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