🔌 WordPress Plugin Guide
Protect all your blog posts automatically with one-click installation.
🚀 Quick Installation
1. Download & Install
# Option 1: WordPress Admin Dashboard
# Go to Plugins → Add New → Search "DAON Creator Protection"
# Option 2: Direct Download
wget https://github.com/daon-network/daon/raw/main/wordpress-plugin/daon-creator-protection.zip
2. Configure Protection
- Activate Plugin - Go to Plugins → Activate “DAON Creator Protection”
- Settings - Navigate to Settings → DAON Protection
- Choose License - Select “Liberation License v1.0” (recommended)
- Auto-Protection - Enable “Protect new posts automatically”
3. Done!
All new blog posts are now automatically protected against AI exploitation.
🛡️ What Gets Protected
Automatic Protection
- ✅ Blog Posts - All new posts protected on publish
- ✅ Pages - Static pages get protection too
- ✅ Custom Post Types - Works with any content type
- ✅ Content Updates - Re-protection on major edits
Protection Details
- Cryptographic Hash - SHA-256 fingerprint stored on blockchain
- Timestamp - Proof of when you published first
- Liberation License - Blocks AI training without compensation
- Verification URL - Shareable proof of ownership
⚙️ Plugin Configuration
Settings Panel
// Settings accessible via WordPress Admin
Settings → DAON Protection
Options:
├── Auto-protect new posts ✅ (Recommended)
├── License type: Liberation License v1.0
├── Show protection badges ✅
├── Include in RSS feeds ✅
└── Bulk protect existing posts
Protection Badges
Display protection status on your posts:
<!-- Automatically added to post content -->
<div class="daon-protection-badge">
🛡️ Protected by DAON | <a href="verification-url">Verify</a>
</div>
Bulk Protection
Protect all existing posts at once:
- Go to DAON Protection → Bulk Protection
- Select posts to protect (or “All Posts”)
- Choose license type
- Click “Protect Selected Posts”
- Process runs in background
🎯 Usage Examples
For Personal Blogs
Perfect for:
- Personal writing and stories
- Opinion articles and essays
- Photography portfolios
- Recipe blogs and tutorials
Protection: Liberation License blocks AI training
Legal: Full ownership proof for your content
For Business Blogs
Ideal for:
- Company blog posts
- Marketing content
- Product documentation
- Industry insights
Protection: Prevents unauthorized commercial use
Legal: Strong IP protection for business content
For News/Magazine Sites
Essential for:
- News articles and reporting
- Editorial content
- Investigative pieces
- Column writing
Protection: Prevents AI scraping for training
Legal: Maintains content ownership rights
📋 Technical Details
Plugin Architecture
// Core protection hook
add_action('save_post', 'daon_auto_protect_post');
function daon_auto_protect_post($post_id) {
if (get_option('daon_auto_protect')) {
$content = get_post_field('post_content', $post_id);
$metadata = [
'title' => get_the_title($post_id),
'author' => get_the_author_meta('display_name'),
'url' => get_permalink($post_id)
];
daon_protect_content($content, $metadata);
}
}
Database Storage
-- Additional post meta fields
wp_postmeta:
├── _daon_protected (boolean)
├── _daon_hash (string)
├── _daon_verification_url (string)
└── _daon_protection_date (datetime)
API Integration
The plugin connects to DAON’s API:
- Endpoint:
https://api.daon.network/v1/protect - Authentication: Site-specific API key
- Rate Limits: 1000 protections/month (free tier)
🛠️ Customization
Theme Integration
Display protection status in your theme:
<?php
// In single.php or content.php
if (daon_is_protected(get_the_ID())) {
echo '<div class="protection-notice">';
echo '🛡️ This content is protected by DAON';
echo '<a href="' . daon_get_verification_url(get_the_ID()) . '">Verify Protection</a>';
echo '</div>';
}
?>
Custom Styling
/* Add to your theme's style.css */
.daon-protection-badge {
background: #d4edda;
border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
border-radius: 6px;
padding: 10px;
margin: 20px 0;
color: #155724;
font-size: 14px;
}
.daon-verification-link {
color: #007bff;
text-decoration: none;
}
Hook System
// Custom actions for developers
do_action('daon_before_protection', $post_id);
do_action('daon_after_protection', $post_id, $protection_result);
do_action('daon_protection_failed', $post_id, $error);
// Filter protection metadata
$metadata = apply_filters('daon_protection_metadata', $metadata, $post_id);
🔍 FAQ
“Will this slow down my site?”
No. Protection happens asynchronously after publishing. Zero impact on visitor experience.
“What if I don’t want to protect a specific post?”
Use the “Skip DAON Protection” checkbox in the post editor, or disable auto-protection and protect manually.
“Can I change licenses for different post types?”
Yes. Configure different licenses for posts, pages, and custom post types in the settings.
“What happens if DAON is down?”
Protection requests are queued and retried automatically. Your site continues working normally.
“Does this work with caching plugins?”
Yes, fully compatible with WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, etc.
“Can I protect posts retroactively?”
Yes, use the bulk protection tool to protect all existing content at once.
📊 Success Stories
“Installed the plugin in 2 minutes. Three months later, I discovered someone was scraping my blog for AI training. Now I have legal proof to fight it.”
— WordPress blogger, 10,000+ monthly visitors
“Bulk protected 847 blog posts from 5 years of writing. The peace of mind is incredible.”
— Travel blogger
“Our company blog is now fully protected. Clients love seeing the protection badges - it shows we care about IP.”
— B2B SaaS company
🛠️ Installation Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Plugin won’t activate:
- Check PHP version (7.4+ required)
- Verify WordPress version (5.0+ required)
- Ensure cURL extension is enabled
Protection not working:
- Check API key in settings
- Verify internet connectivity
- Check WordPress debug logs
Badge not showing:
- Clear cache (if using caching plugin)
- Check theme compatibility
- Verify badge display is enabled in settings
Support Resources
🔗 Download Links
Protect your WordPress blog today. Every protected post is a victory against exploitation. 🛡️