A custom WordPress plugin to implement server side tracking to send user page views via php
You will need to add your tracking URL and SiteID to Settings => Matomo Server Side Tracking Additionally, you will need to generate an Authentication Token within Matomo that has write permissions for the SiteID. This allows the website visitors IP address to be collected and sent.
There is an option to turn on debugging with will add a html element to the top of the front of your website.