Unlike Migrator, which is intended for one-time data transfers, Init Manga Sync focuses on incremental synchronization. Only new or updated manga and chapters are fetched, minimizing server load and completely avoiding duplicated data. Once endpoints and an API key are configured, everything runs automatically in the background.
Key Features
- Continuously sync manga lists and latest chapters from a remote Init Manga site
- Secure API key–protected REST endpoints to prevent crawling and unauthorized access
- Incremental sync logic instead of full re-imports
- Automatically update existing manga or create new ones based on slug matching
- Full support for meta fields, taxonomies, content, and featured images
- Manual force sync buttons available directly in the admin panel
- Background execution via cron jobs with no impact on frontend performance
How It Works
- Enable Init Manga Sync API on the source (old) Init Manga site
- Protect the API with a Sync API Key
- Install the Init Manga Sync plugin on the destination site
- Configure the stories endpoint, chapters endpoint, and API key
- The plugin automatically fetches and syncs data on a scheduled basis
Manual Sync When Needed
From the plugin settings page, you can trigger synchronization manually:
- Sync Stories Now – force sync manga data immediately
- Sync Chapters Now – force sync the latest chapters
Each action provides a clear completion notice so you can quickly confirm the result.
Security Model
- Authentication via API Key sent through request headers (
X-Init-Manga-Key) - Sync endpoints are registered only when a valid API key exists
- No query-string authentication — avoids key leaks through logs or caches
- Only published content is exposed through the API
Quick Installation
- Download the plugin and upload it to
/wp-content/plugins/init-manga-sync/ - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu in the admin dashboard
- Ensure the Init Manga theme is active and properly licensed
- Go to Init Manga → Sync to configure endpoints and API key
Compatibility & Performance
- Compatible with WordPress 5.5 and newer
- Requires PHP 7.4+
- Designed for large sites with thousands of chapters
- No overhead or background processing when no API key is configured
Get Started
If you operate multiple manga websites powered by Init Manga and need a reliable way to keep content synchronized automatically, Init Manga Sync is the missing piece — lightweight, secure, and fully automated.
