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Install the Tenwrite Add-on for Google Docs

The Tenwrite add-on lets you publish Google Docs directly to WordPress and Blogger without leaving your document. Install takes about 2 minutes.

Requirements

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  • Google account
  • Access to Google Docs

Setup Steps

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Step 1: Install from Google Workspace Marketplace

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  1. Open Google Docs at docs.google.com
  2. Access Add-ons: Click Extensions > Add-ons > Get add-ons
  3. Search: Type Tenwrite and select it from results
  4. Install: Click Install and choose your Google account
  5. Authorize: Click Allow to grant permissions
  6. Start: Access via Extensions > Tenwrite > Open Dashboard

Accessing the Add-ons menu in Google Docs Finding Tenwrite in Google Workspace Marketplace search results Installing Tenwrite from the marketplace Selecting Google account for Tenwrite installation Authorizing Tenwrite permissions Completing the authorization process Launching Tenwrite from Extensions menu Tenwrite add-on interface in Google Docs

Edit Post Settings from Your Document

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Choose Extensions > Tenwrite > Frontmatter > Insert Blogger Frontmatter or Insert WordPress Frontmatter to open the frontmatter editor in the sidebar. Tenwrite creates a settings table if one is missing, or opens your existing table without replacing it.

Set the title, labels or tags, and publication choice, then click Save frontmatter. Entering a future date selects Scheduled unless you choose Keep as draft. Check the timezone and outcome shown before confirming Export or Sync.

Google Docs with the frontmatter table beside Tenwrite's sidebar editor, showing Keep as draft and a future publish date

The editor saves to the first tab of your Google Doc. See the Frontmatter Overview for scheduling, drafts, and which settings take priority.

Next steps

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The add-on has everything you need to publish content and set up automations, but you must use the Web Dashboard to connect new WordPress sites.

Prefer not to use an add-on?

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The Web Dashboard has all the same features as the add-on and works from any browser — no installation required.

Troubleshooting

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Have an Old Version Installed?

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We recently released a new version of the Tenwrite addon for Google Docs, follow our migration guide to update to the latest version.

Installation Issues

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  • Try refreshing the page and installing again
  • Use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari browsers
  • Make sure you’re logged into the correct Google account

For help, contact support@tenwrite.com.

Tenwrite is an independent product not affiliated with or endorsed by Google LLC, Blogger, or WordPress Foundation. Google Docs, Gmail, Google Workspace are trademarks of Google LLC. WordPress is a trademark of the WordPress Foundation.