This blog covers how to duplicate a WordPress page or post using the 3 simplest ways you can follow.
Currently, WordPress powers 39.6% of the internet and has over 75 million sites. Do you own one of them? If so, this article is of great importance to you. I will tell you exactly why: Sometimes, you need to clone a page and make a copy of a post or tab in WordPress.
There are many methods to do this, but you can choose according to your requirements, as I have listed 3 easiest methods.
In this article, we will show you how to duplicate a page in WordPress through some of the most popular, convenient, and helpful ways. Not only that, but we will also tell you which direction you should go for a WordPress duplicate page.
Why would you need to duplicate a page in WordPress?
Nothing is more convenient than copying and pasting the content if done in a planned fashion. Most of the time, it works, but reactionaries should not be adopted everywhere. It would be helpful to duplicate a WordPress page by considering all the factors.
Have you ever thought that Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V can disturb formatting and templates? Not only this, but it can also mess up your Search Engine Optimization.
A website backup should be taken before duplicating any WordPress page, just in case you have complete peace of mind, as you will be aware of any disturbances in your site. Also, your site will be in its original position if anything goes haywire.
WordPress clone pages also let you migrate your website stress-free. As discussed before, a backup is always a good idea, and we can not emphasize this as being a technical person. We all have stories about losing precious data because we forget to back up our website. Risk is never the thing to be taken for any reason.
Anyways, let’s get started on how to Duplicate a WordPress Page on clicks:
Top 3 Methods to Duplicate a Page in WordPress
My findings ended up on the top three easy methods to duplicate a page in WordPress. I would suggest three ways to achieve your goals for duplicate WordPress pages.
- Duplicate a single page Manually
- Duplicate pages using plugins
- Duplicate pages without using plugins
It’s time to explore all these methods in detail. Happy reading!
Duplicate a Single Page in WordPress Manually
The manual method can only help when you clone a single page or post on your WordPress website.
But I would suggest going for plugins when it comes to multiple data. Skip this section if you are looking to clone multiple posts/pages.
If you want to copy a page in WordPress, keep on reading!
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Go to the pages section you want to copy (I am going to the page section for demonstration purposes).
See the screenshot below:
- Click on the page you want to copy the content of. (I am clicking on the “About” page).
- Click on the ellipsis (three vertically arranged dots).
- Select the option of “Copy all content” from the drop-down list.
- After copying the content, create a new post where you want to paste the content.
- Hit (Ctrl + V on Windows / Cmd + V on Mac) or right-click and select “Paste” manually from the list.
- Your content will be copied, but it will contain only the text and nothing else.
This is why I do not suggest this manual method for cloning the page or post of your WordPress website. So, if you think the same, skip this part and go to the second method.
The contents of your older post will now appear in your new post.
Best Duplicate WordPress Page Plugins
As you know, millions of duplicate page plugins are available in the WordPress library. The difficulty is to pick up the best when you have several choices.
I have made it easy for you. Check out the top five WordPress duplicate page plugins and their features.
1. Duplicate Page
The duplicate page plugin has over 1+ million active installations and a 4.5-star rating in a WordPress library. It is one of the best plugins for cloning pages.
The options are fundamental and can be used by beginners easily.
- Search for this plugin in WordPress and Install it.
- Once installed, click on the Active button to activate this.
- Then go to the settings.
I suggest adding a suffix. It will help you make a difference between the original and copy page.
- Write “Duplicate” or “Clone” (whatever you like) in the suffix field.
- Click on “Save Changes” to save the settings.
- Go to the “Pages” and click the “Duplicate this” option under the page details.
It will create a clone of your page with the suffix you have added.
The easiest way to duplicate a page in WordPress is by using a plugin. I would suggest checking all the content after the page cloning for a good purpose.
Features
- Easy to configure and use.
- You can add a page suffix in the free version.
- Responsive support is available.
2. Duplicate Page and Post
Duplicate Page and Post is a straightforward plugin for duplicating a page or post in WordPress. This plugin has minimal options but is swift due to its lightweight.
- Type “Duplicate Page and Post” in a plugin search bar. The results will be shown below.
- Install and activate this plugin.
- Once activated, go to the settings.
- You can add a suffix (I am using Duplicate for demonstration) for the plugin and link text (it’s a text where you click to make a copy). By default, it is a Duplicate.
- Then click on the “Save Settings” button to save.
Now, you are ready to copy a page or post in WordPress.
Features
- You can select any status for your duplicate page or post. For example, draft, publish, private, or pending.
- Fast and easy for both beginners and experts.
- Responsive support is available.
3. WP Post Page Clone
The WP Post Page Clone plugin creates a clone of your WordPress page or post with just one click. The installation steps are relatively straightforward.
- You need to search for WP Post Page Clone in the WordPress plugin library, install it, and activate it.
- Once activated, you can easily duplicate pages in WordPress. No additional settings are required to use this plugin as a WordPress duplicator.
Hover your mouse over this “Click To Clone” option and click on it to duplicate a page/post in WordPress.
Features
- One-click installation and use.
- The best tool for everyone, especially if you are unaware of the development.
- Mostly used browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, etc are supported.
4. Duplicate Page or Post
The Duplicate Page or Post plugin comes under the category of a simple and minimal plugin. With this plugin, you can easily duplicate your WordPress pages or post within one click.
The installation process can be easy for a non-developer as well.
- Search for the “Duplicate Page or Post” in the search bar
- Click on Install and Activate it.
- Once activated, you are good to go. You can easily clone the pages and posts.
Hover your cursor to the link under the page/post and click on it to make a copy of it.
Features
- Prefix and Suffix options.
- The user can handle all the assets that need to be copied.
- Support available.
5. WP Page Post Widget Clone
WP Page Post Widget Clone is a five-star rated plugin with 5000+ active installations. This easy-to-use plugin helps you make a copy of the page and post it on your WordPress website. Also, the replica contains all the assets on your page or post.
- Install and activate this plugin on your WordPress website.
- Once activated, you are ready to make clones.
- Hit on the link “Clone Me” to copy a page or post in WordPress.
Features
- Copy the widget with all the settings.
- Copy the content with all the settings.
- All in one for cloning purposes.
Duplicating a Page in WordPress without a Plugin
Is it possible that there is no coding solution to this problem? Of course not! It is the simplest way to duplicate your page/post on a WordPress website. For this method, you must have coding expertise.
You will need access to your functions.php file and allow it for editing using SFTP or any method you like. Once done, you must copy the code snippet at the end of the file.
Note: I would highly recommend taking a complete backup of your website before applying this cloning method. You can use the UpdraftPlus plugin for that.
/*
* Function for post duplication. Dups appear as drafts. The user is redirected to the edit screen
*/
function devrims_duplicate_post_as_draft(){
global $wpdb;
if (! ( isset( $_GET['post']) || isset( $_POST['post']) || ( isset($_REQUEST['action']) && 'devrims_duplicate_post_as_draft' == $_REQUEST['action'] ) ) ) {
wp_die('No post to duplicate has been supplied!');
}
/*
* Nonce verification
*/
if ( !isset( $_GET['duplicate_nonce'] ) || !wp_verify_nonce( $_GET['duplicate_nonce'], basename( __FILE__ ) ) )
return;
/*
* get the original post id
*/
$post_id = (isset($_GET['post']) ? absint( $_GET['post'] ) : absint( $_POST['post'] ) );
/*
* and all the original post data then
*/
$post = get_post( $post_id );
/*
* if you don’t want current user to be the new post author,
* then change next couple of lines to this: $new_post_author = $post->post_author;
*/
$current_user = wp_get_current_user();
$new_post_author = $current_user->ID;
/*
* if post data exists, create the post duplicate
*/
if (isset( $post ) && $post != null) {
/*
* new post data array
*/
$args = array(
'comment_status' => $post->comment_status,
'ping_status' => $post->ping_status,
'post_author' => $new_post_author,
'post_content' => $post->post_content,
'post_excerpt' => $post->post_excerpt,
'post_name' => $post->post_name,
'post_parent' => $post->post_parent,
'post_password' => $post->post_password,
'post_status' => 'draft',
'post_title' => $post->post_title,
'post_type' => $post->post_type,
'to_ping' => $post->to_ping,
'menu_order' => $post->menu_order
);
/*
* insert the post by wp_insert_post() function
*/
$new_post_id = wp_insert_post( $args );
/*
* get all current post terms and set them to the new post draft
*/
$taxonomies = get_object_taxonomies($post->post_type); // returns array of taxonomy names for post type, ex array("category", "post_tag");
foreach ($taxonomies as $taxonomy) {
$post_terms = wp_get_object_terms($post_id, $taxonomy, array('fields' => 'slugs'));
wp_set_object_terms($new_post_id, $post_terms, $taxonomy, false);
}
/*
* duplicate all post meta just in two SQL queries
*/
$post_meta_infos = $wpdb->get_results("SELECT meta_key, meta_value FROM $wpdb->postmeta WHERE post_id=$post_id");
if (count($post_meta_infos)!=0) {
$sql_query = "INSERT INTO $wpdb->postmeta (post_id, meta_key, meta_value) ";
foreach ($post_meta_infos as $meta_info) {
$meta_key = $meta_info->meta_key;
if( $meta_key == '_wp_old_slug' ) continue;
$meta_value = addslashes($meta_info->meta_value);
$sql_query_sel[]= "SELECT $new_post_id, '$meta_key', '$meta_value'";
}
$sql_query.= implode(" UNION ALL ", $sql_query_sel);
$wpdb->query($sql_query);
}
/*
* finally, redirect to the edit post screen for the new draft
*/
wp_redirect( admin_url( 'post.php?action=edit&post=' . $new_post_id ) );
exit;
} else {
wp_die('Post creation failed, could not find original post: ' . $post_id);
}
}
add_action( 'admin_action_devrims_duplicate_post_as_draft', 'devrims_duplicate_post_as_draft' );
/*
* Add the duplicate link to action list for post_row_actions
*/
function devrims_duplicate_post_link( $actions, $post ) {
if (current_user_can('edit_posts')) {
$actions['duplicate'] = 'Duplicate';
}
return $actions;
}
add_filter( 'post_row_actions', 'devrims_duplicate_post_link', 10, 2 );
add_filter('page_row_actions', 'devrims_duplicate_post_link', 10, 2);
Once the code is copied successfully, you must save the file and re-upload it on your server. After that, you will see a duplicate button when you hover your cursor on any page.
Similarly, you can duplicate the posts with all the above methods for duplicating a page.
Conclusion
As a rule, we always suggest the plugin method for bloggers because it is safe, easy, and less time-consuming; using a plugin to duplicate a WordPress page makes it stress-free.
Besides, you will never have the stress of losing your website SERP (Search Engine Results Pages). This is because the plugin method copies your page’s text, featured image, SEO, tags, etc. It helps you a lot in testing purposes.
I hope this will be sufficient to know how to duplicate a page in WordPress.
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