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Post DuplicateX<\/strong> is the ultimate WordPress solution for efficiently duplicating any content type on your website. With a sleek, intuitive interface and powerful customization options, you can duplicate posts, pages, and custom post types with just one click.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude80 Save Time & Boost Productivity<\/h3>\n\n

Create exact duplicates of your content instantly \u2014 perfect for creating templates, making variations of existing content, or testing changes without affecting live pages.<\/p>\n\n

\u2728 Key Features<\/h3>\n\n
    \n
  • Universal Content Duplication<\/strong>: Clone posts, pages, and any custom post type with a single click.<\/li>\n
  • Bulk Duplication<\/strong>: Duplicate multiple posts, pages, or custom post types simultaneously from the WordPress Bulk Actions dropdown.<\/li>\n
  • Multiple Duplication Points<\/strong>: Duplicate from post list rows, admin toolbar, classic editor, or block editor (Gutenberg).<\/li>\n
  • Flexible Publication Status<\/strong>: Save duplicates as draft, published, private, or pending review.<\/li>\n
  • Author & Date Control<\/strong>: Retain original author and publication dates, or assign duplicates to the current user and current time.<\/li>\n
  • Role-Based Permissions<\/strong>: Control precisely which user roles have permission to duplicate content.<\/li>\n
  • Customizable Titles<\/strong>: Add dynamic prefixes (e.g. \"Copy of\") and\/or suffixes to duplicated content for instant identification.<\/li>\n
  • Smart Redirection & Notifications<\/strong>: Choose where users land after duplication with dismissible success notices and direct edit links.<\/li>\n
  • Complete Metadata & Template Cloning<\/strong>: Copies all custom fields, page templates, taxonomies, categories, tags, and featured images.<\/li>\n
  • Developer Friendly<\/strong>: Extensible action hooks and filters for custom duplication logic.<\/li>\n
  • Lightweight & High Performance<\/strong>: Clean vanilla JS, zero external dependencies, and zero database bloat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Ultimate Control & Settings<\/h3>\n\n

    Post DuplicateX offers comprehensive settings that allow you to:<\/p>\n\n

      \n
    1. Control Access<\/strong>: Define exactly which user roles can duplicate content.<\/li>\n
    2. Select Post Types<\/strong>: Choose which content types can be duplicated.<\/li>\n
    3. Customize Link Placement<\/strong>: Select where duplicate buttons appear (list table rows, bulk actions, admin bar, classic editor, block editor).<\/li>\n
    4. Define Post Status<\/strong>: Set the default publication status for duplicates (Draft, Published, Private, Pending Review).<\/li>\n
    5. Title Customization<\/strong>: Add descriptive prefixes\/suffixes to distinguish duplicated content.<\/li>\n
    6. Author & Date Settings<\/strong>: Choose whether duplicated content inherits original author\/date or uses current user\/time.<\/li>\n
    7. Bulk Duplication Support<\/strong>: Enable or disable bulk duplication actions per post type.<\/li>\n
    8. Navigation Control<\/strong>: Determine where users land after duplication (Post List, Edit Screen, or New Post).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      \ud83d\udcbb Developer Filters & Extensibility<\/h3>\n\n

      Post DuplicateX includes clean hooks for developers to customize or extend the duplication workflow:<\/p>\n\n

        \n
      • postdx_duplicate_post_args<\/code>: Filter the post data array before inserting the duplicated post.<\/li>\n
      • postdx_excluded_meta_keys<\/code>: Filter the array of meta keys excluded from duplication.<\/li>\n
      • postdx_after_post_duplicate<\/code>: Action triggered immediately after a post is cloned ($new_post_id<\/code>, $post<\/code>, $post_id<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        \ud83d\udd0d Perfect For<\/h3>\n\n
          \n
        • Content creators who publish similar structured posts regularly<\/li>\n
        • Website developers creating templates for clients<\/li>\n
        • Site owners who want to A\/B test content variations<\/li>\n
        • Anyone who wants to save time when creating similar content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          \ud83c\udf1f Professional Workflow Integration<\/h3>\n\n

          Post DuplicateX seamlessly integrates into your existing WordPress workflow, with duplicate options available wherever you work with content.<\/p>\n\n\n

            \n
          1. Upload the post-duplicatex<\/code> folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory<\/li>\n
          2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress<\/li>\n
          3. Go to the Post DuplicateX settings page to configure your preferences<\/li>\n
          4. Start duplicating content with a single click!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
            \n

            Can I duplicate custom post types?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes! Post DuplicateX supports all public custom post types (such as WooCommerce products, portfolios, events, etc.). Simply enable them in the plugin settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Can I duplicate multiple posts at once?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes! You can select multiple posts in your list view, select \"Duplicate\" from the Bulk Actions dropdown, and click Apply to duplicate them all at once.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            What happens to meta fields and taxonomies when duplicating?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Post DuplicateX intelligently copies all meta data, custom fields, page templates, categories, tags, and taxonomies to the duplicated content.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Can I control who has permission to duplicate content?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Absolutely. The plugin allows you to specify exactly which user roles have duplication privileges (Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, or custom roles).<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Where will the duplicate links\/buttons appear?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            You can choose any combination of these locations:\n* In post\/page listings as a row action\n* In the Bulk Actions dropdown\n* In the admin toolbar when viewing\/editing content\n* In the publish box of the classic editor\n* In the sidebar panel of the block editor (Gutenberg)<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Will the duplicated post have the same published date and author?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            You can choose! In the settings, you can configure whether duplicated content should have the current date\/time or retain the original publication date, and whether it should be assigned to the current user or original author.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Does it work with page builders like Elementor, Divi, etc?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes! Post DuplicateX works with all major page builders by copying all post meta data and custom template attributes.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Can I add custom text to duplicated post titles?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes. You can add prefixes (e.g., \"Copy of \") and\/or suffixes to duplicated post titles for easy identification.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Can developers customize what metadata is cloned?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes, developers can use the postdx_excluded_meta_keys<\/code> filter to add or remove meta keys from being cloned, or postdx_duplicate_post_args<\/code> to customize the post data prior to insertion.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

            1.1.0<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Tested and verified compatibility with WordPress 7.1.<\/li>\n
            • Added Bulk Duplication action in post\/page list tables.<\/li>\n
            • Added Post Author option (choose between Current User or Original Author).<\/li>\n
            • Added Post Date option (choose between Current Date or Original Date).<\/li>\n
            • Added dismissible admin confirmation notices after duplication.<\/li>\n
            • Preserved custom page templates (_wp_page_template<\/code>) when cloning pages.<\/li>\n
            • Fixed admin bar duplicate link display conditions.<\/li>\n
            • Standardized direct file access guards and code architecture for WordPress Plugin Check (PCP) compliance.<\/li>\n
            • Replaced redirects with wp_safe_redirect<\/code> for improved security.<\/li>\n
            • Added developer hooks and filters (postdx_duplicate_post_args<\/code>, postdx_excluded_meta_keys<\/code>, postdx_after_post_duplicate<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Initial release with complete duplication functionality<\/li>\n
              • Support for all post types<\/li>\n
              • Multiple duplication locations<\/li>\n
              • Flexible status options<\/li>\n
              • Role-based permissions<\/li>\n
              • Custom prefixes and suffixes<\/li>\n
              • Advanced settings page<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Effortlessly duplicate posts, pages and custom post types with a single click. Save as draft, private, public, or pending with complete control.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/231021","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=231021"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/vishwasr"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=231021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=231021"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=231021"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=231021"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=231021"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cor.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=231021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}