How to Easily Add and Manage an OrgChart in WordPress with the OrgChart 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, we’ll show you 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 will download a .zip file that you can upload directly into your WordPress site.

⚙️ Step 2: Install and Activate the Plugin

Once you’ve downloaded the plugin ZIP file:

1. Log into 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, and then Activate the plugin.

That’s it! The plugin is now ready to use.

🧩 Step 3: Add the Org Chart to Any Page

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

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

[orgchart]

3. Save or publish the page.

✅ Your org chart will now 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.
• All data is saved in WordPress—no external storage needed.

It’s an ideal tool for HR teams, project managers, schools, or even small businesses that need a visual team overview.

🌐 Where Is the Data Stored?

All changes are saved automatically using WordPress’s AJAX capabilities. You don’t need to worry about managing databases or writing any code. Everything happens seamlessly in the background.

🙌 Final Thoughts

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

Give it a try today and bring clarity to your team structure!