SFR Analytics Hub

On each site you want to track (feeder sites):

1. 01Install and activate the SFR Analytics plugin
2. 02Go to SFR Analytics > Settings and click “Generate Password” to create an Application Password, or go to Users > Profile and create one under “Application Passwords”
3. 03Note down the username and Application Password

On the site where you want the central dashboard (Hub site):

1. 04Upload sfr-analytics-hub to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via WordPress admin
2. 05Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
3. 06Go to Analytics Hub > Sites and click Add Site
4. 07Enter the site name, URL, WordPress username, and Application Password from the feeder site
5. 08Click Test Connection to verify, then Add Site
6. 09Go to Analytics Hub > Dashboard to see your aggregated data

How do I get an Application Password?

Go to Users > Profile on the tracking site, scroll down to “Application Passwords”, enter a name (e.g. “Analytics Hub”), and click “Add New Application Password”. Copy the generated password and use it when adding the site to the Hub.

Alternatively, SFR Analytics includes a “Generate Password” button in its Settings page for convenience.

Test Connection fails with “You must be logged in” (401)?

Some login security or authentication plugins block WordPress Application Passwords. Common culprits:

• FluentAuth — go to its settings and ensure “Disable app login (REST API) for remote access” is turned OFF
• Two-factor authentication plugins — check for an option to allow Application Passwords
• Security plugins — check for REST API restriction settings

“No route was found” (404) or “Could not load time-series” for all sites?

This means the SFR Analytics plugin on the tracking site is an older version that does not include the required REST endpoints. Update SFR Analytics to the latest version on each tracking site, then refresh the Hub dashboard.

How often is data synced?

The Hub runs an automatic background sync every hour via WP-Cron. You can also click the Refresh button on the dashboard to trigger an immediate sync.

Is my data secure?

Yes. API credentials are encrypted using PHP Sodium (with a fallback for servers without Sodium). All communication between the Hub and tracking sites uses the WordPress REST API over HTTPS. No data is sent to any third-party service.

How many sites can I connect?

This free edition supports up to 3 connected sites.

How do I track more than 3 sites?

If you need the same Hub features for more sites, use SFR Analytics Hub Pro . The Pro build extends the site limit while keeping the same core dashboard and reporting workflow.

Can I use the Hub with sites on different domains?

Yes. The Hub can connect to any WordPress site running SFR Analytics, regardless of domain or hosting provider.

How much data is stored?

The Hub stores one row per site per day. Even with 50 sites over 5 years, this is a very small amount of data. You can configure the data retention period in Settings (default: 365 days).

Can I send reports to clients?

Yes. You can create multiple email report groups, each targeting specific sites with their own recipient list and schedule. For example, send a weekly report for Client A’s sites to their email, and a monthly summary of all sites to yourself. Set up report groups in the Reports tab of the Analytics Hub dashboard.