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Download Plugin

Download any plugin from your wordpress admin panel's Plugins page by just one click!

4.4

Rating summary

19

Reviews

30K

Active installations

Download Plugin
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Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

Backup installed plugins

Download premium plugins

Migrate plugins easily

Preserve custom changes

About this plugin

Version: 2.1.0
Last updated: 09-05-2024
WordPress version: 4.8
Tested up to: 6.5.5
PHP version required: 5.6
Languages: Español, Español de Colombia [+6]
Learning resources: View resources

Overview

The WordPress Download Plugin is a crucial utility tool designed for seamless plugin management directly from the WordPress Dashboard. By simply activating this plugin, users gain the ability to download any installed plugin as a zip file with a single click, enhancing the overall efficiency of site administration. This feature addresses a significant gap in WordPress functionality, especially for site admins who traditionally struggle with backup or migration of plugins, especially premium and commercial ones. This lightweight, easy-to-use plugin integrates neatly into the existing dashboard without cluttering menus, making it invisible until needed. Ideal for backing up plugins, preserving custom modifications, or migrating plugins to different sites, this plugin ensures you have complete control over your WordPress plugins and can safeguard against data loss or vendor unavailability, all from the convenience of your admin panel.

Backup

  • Allows you to make a backup of the plugin for future installation.
  • Ensures you have a copy of the plugin before deleting it from your site.

Premium/Commercial Plugins

  • Enables you to make a backup of purchased plugins.
  • Useful if the vendor is no longer available or your account expires.

Migrating to a Different Site

  • Facilitates the transfer of plugins to other sites.
  • Allows you to download plugins to your hard disk for easy upload to new sites.

Preserving Changes

  • Helps you archive modified plugin files to prevent loss during updates.
  • Ensures your custom changes are preserved.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Premium version

1 Site License

Allows usage on a single website.

1 Year of Updates and Support

Includes updates and support for one year.

3 Premium Plugins: RegistrationMagic, ProfileGrid, and EventPrime

Access to three premium plugins: RegistrationMagic, ProfileGrid, and EventPrime.

250+ Powerful Core Features

Includes over 250 core features.

80+ Premium Extensions

Access to more than 80 premium extensions.

Priority Support

Receive priority customer support.

Unlimited Sites License

Allows usage on an unlimited number of websites.

Lifetime Updates and Support

Provides updates and support for the lifetime of the product.

Pricing

MetaBundle

$0 / one-time

Plan includes

1 Site License
1 Year of Updates and Support
3 Premium Plugins: RegistrationMagic, ProfileGrid, and EventPrime
250+ Powerful Core Features
80+ Premium Extensions
Priority Support
Buy Now

MetaBundle+

$0 / one-time

Plan includes

Unlimited Sites License
Lifetime Updates and Support
3 Premium Plugins: RegistrationMagic, ProfileGrid, and EventPrime
250+ Powerful Core Features
80+ Premium Extensions
Priority Support
Buy Now

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Rating and reviews

4.4

Rating summary

19

Reviews

30K

Active installations

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User sentiment analysis

Users appreciate this WordPress plugin for its ability to simplify the process of downloading and transferring plugins from one site to another. It's especially useful for setting up new installations and backing up plugins before updates, enabling easy rollbacks if needed. Users also value the plugin's capability to maintain an archive of different plugin versions. However, there are notable drawbacks. Early versions suffered from non-dismissible admin notices and an unnecessary top-level menu item. Recent updates have resolved these issues, with responsive developers addressing user concerns. Another critical drawback is the plugin’s tendency to alter PHP settings (post_max_size and upload_max_size), potentially compromising server performance and security. Users recommend deactivating the plugin when not in active use.
Misophoniq

Misophoniq

09 Jul, 2024

This plugin is very helpful to download favourite plugins you use on one site to easily implement them on another site. I also made it a habit to download a plugin before updating it, so I can do an easy rollback in case of problems. Having said that, it would be awesome if the downloaded filename would include a version number instead of just the plugin name. That way, you can keep an archive of various versions after updates. The version number for every plugin is displayed in the plugins admin screen, so it should be possible to include this in the filename, right?
Jihad Sinnaour

Jihad Sinnaour

01 Mar, 2024

Excellent plugin.
SSVapes

SSVapes

12 Mar, 2023

Thanks to the author for a much-needed plugin. The plugin does a great job, most simply and eloquently. Do you need to quickly add a plugin from Site A to Site B? This is for you. Do you need to back up a plugin that can not be rolled back before updating it? This is for you. Good job Metagauss
Marcos Nakamine

Marcos Nakamine

28 Nov, 2022

WP 6.0.3
David Vongries

David Vongries

12 May, 2022

I use this plugin on a couple sites to quickly grab a copy of my plugins when I set up a new installation. Although I once had issues when uploading multiple plugins at a time, the key functionality of the plugin works great for me – solid 5 stars on that. My main concern is that the plugin adds a non-dismissible admin notice. Having that show up on a bunch of my sites for a couple weeks now and it is extremely annoying. In addition to that, the plugin creates a top-level menu item in the WordPress admin area which is – in my honest opinion – simply not necessary. All it does is display documentation. This could easily be moved under the “Settings” tab. I’d love to see these changes implemented in the future. —– Update: The plugin author listens to community feedback. I’ve changed the 2-star review into a 5-star review. No complaints, the plugin does exactly what it’s supposed to and the annoying top-level admin menu has gone. Also, the admin notice is now dismissible. Thanks! This topic was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by David Vongries.

FAQ

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