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#219 by installs

Post Duplicator

by metaphorcreationsVersion 3.0.17

Creates functionality to duplicate any and all post types, including taxonomies & custom fields. Perfect for developers and content creators.

Active installs
200,000+
#219 of 1,000
Downloads, all time
5.1M
5,140,007
Downloads, 30 days
85.1K
59.1K in the last 7
Rating
4.8 / 5
80 reviews
Last updated
2 days ago
Oct 29, 2026
Version
3.0.17
53 releases

Upkeep and compatibility

Last updatedOctober 29, 2026Updated in the last 3 months
Tested up toWordPress 7.1.4Covers WordPress 7.1.4, the current release
Needs WordPress6.6 or newer
Needs PHP7.4 or newer
First publishedApril 28, 2012
Support, last two months0 of 1 threads resolved (0%)

Reviews

4.8 / 5 from 80 reviews

Reviews by star rating
5 stars72
4 stars3
3 stars2
2 stars0
1 star3

Downloads, last 30 days

Low 494 a dayHigh 35K a day

What the author says it does

Save Time. Work Smarter. Duplicate Any Post Type with Ease.

Post Duplicator is the ultimate WordPress plugin for quickly creating exact duplicates of any post type in your WordPress site. Whether you’re working with standard posts, pages, or custom post types, this plugin makes it effortless to clone content while preserving all taxonomies, custom fields, and metadata.

Key Features:

  • Universal Post Type Support – Works with every post type WordPress supports, including custom post types from your favorite plugins and themes
  • Complete Data Preservation – Automatically copies all taxonomies, custom fields, metadata, and featured images
  • Bulk Duplication – Select and duplicate multiple posts at once with individual settings per post
  • Multiple Clones – Create multiple copies of a single post simultaneously (up to 50 clones)
  • Flexible Duplication Options – Customize title, slug, status, author, date, post type, and parent for each duplicate
  • Featured Image Management – Set, replace, or remove featured images directly in the duplication modal
  • Smart Defaults – Configure default settings that apply to all duplications (draft status, current user as author)
  • Post Types Configuration – Control which post types can be duplicated and which appear in the “Post Type” dropdown menu

The opening of the plugin's own description. The full text, installation notes and changelog are on its WordPress.org page.

Questions the author answers

Do I need to configure settings before using the plugin?

No! Post Duplicator works immediately with sensible defaults. Duplicated posts are created as drafts with the current user as the author. You can start duplicating posts right away.

However, you can customize default settings by going to Settings > Post Duplicator to configure:

* Default post status (draft, published, pending, or same as original)

* Default post type (same or convert to another type)

Where can I find the duplicate option?

The duplicate option appears in four places:

  • Posts List (Single): Hover over any post in the All Posts (or any post type list) screen and click “Duplicate [Post Type]” in the row actions
  • Posts List (Bulk): Select multiple posts using checkboxes, then choose “Duplicate” from the Bulk Actions dropdown
  • Gutenberg Editor: Click the “Duplicate Post” button in the top toolbar when editing a post
What information gets duplicated?

Post Duplicator creates a complete copy including:

* All post content and formatting (including Gutenberg blocks)

* Title and slug (with customizable suffixes or full editing)

* All custom fields and metadata (ACF, meta boxes, etc.)

* Categories, tags, and all custom taxonomies

* Featured images (with ability to change before duplication)

* Post format and excerpt

* Comment and ping status settings

Can I customize settings for individual duplications?

Yes! When the duplication modal opens, you can customize:

* Full title and slug – Edit the complete title and slug, not just suffixes

* Post status – Draft, published, pending, or same as original

* Post type – Convert to a different post type during duplication

* Post author – Assign to any user or leave without author

Can I duplicate posts to a different post type?

Yes! You can convert posts to different post types during duplication:

  • Open the duplication modal
  • Click “Customize Settings”
  • Select a different post type from the “Post Type” dropdown
  • The duplicate will be created as the selected type

You can also set a default post type conversion in Settings > Post Duplicator.

How do I control who can duplicate posts?

Go to Settings > Post Duplicator > Permissions to configure role-based permissions:

  • Duplicate Posts: Allows users to duplicate their own posts
  • Duplicate Others’ Posts: Allows users to duplicate posts created by other users

You can enable or disable these capabilities for each user role (Administrator, Editor, Author, etc.).

Latest changelog entry

3.0.17 [2026-10-29]

  • Security fix: the parent posts REST route now only returns posts the current user is allowed to read, preventing contributors from listing titles of other users’ draft and private posts. Props Luka Zimonjic (reported via WPScan)
  • Security fix: the users REST route now only returns the current user unless they can edit others’ posts, so usernames are no longer exposed to contributors

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Where this page's numbers come from

Read from the WordPress.org plugin API on , when WordPress 7.1.4 was the current release. WordPress.org rounds active installs into buckets. These are the directory's figures, not my verdict, and I haven't tested this plugin.