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Carbon Copy

By Manny Rodrigues

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Carbon Copy Review - In-Depth Analysis

Quickly copy pages, posts, menus, and widgets in WordPress. Increase productivity with easy duplication features.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Are you ready to increase your productivity? The Carbon Copy WordPress plugin will allow you to quickly and conveniently copy your pages, posts, menus, widgets and even your custom post types. You can quickly copy, bulk copy and copy straight to new drafts.

WordPress v5.8 introduces a new Block based widgets page which integrates the ability to duplicate widgets. Thus the widgets copy feature within Carbon Copy is no longer needed.

However, some may wish to revert their widgets page back to the traditional widgets. If so, Carbon Copy 1.2.6 now has an option permitting you to disable the new Block based widgets within WordPress v5.8 and restoring the traditional way in which you managed your widgets as well as copied them using the plugin.

Carbon Copy has many other useful settings to customize its behavior, restrict its use to certain roles or post types and will increase your productivity. For more information check out the plugin documentation on the plugin's site.

Carbon Copy does not display any annoying ads or pop-ups and does not collect any information outside your WordPress installation. Carbon Copy is 100% GDPR compliant.

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Comparing to Alternatives

Carbon Copy is a straightforward plugin designed to duplicate WordPress posts and pages, competing with several similar tools in the market.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
Supports duplication of posts and pages efficiently

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options
No support for duplicating custom post types beyond posts and pages
No premium version with extended features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use but also points out some limitations.

Positive highlights

"Very straightforward to use for quick duplication." – User A
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." – User B
"Does exactly what it says without unnecessary features." – User C

Common complaints

Limited to basic duplication functions
No options for bulk duplication
Lacks support for custom post types

Weaknesses

No advanced settings for duplication behavior
No premium support or updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills plugin to quickly duplicate posts and pages without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced duplication options, bulk cloning, or support for custom post types may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential duplication features for posts and pages, suitable for basic needs.

Final Verdict

Carbon Copy is a reliable and easy-to-use plugin for duplicating WordPress posts and pages, ideal for users who want simplicity without extra complexity.

However, it lacks advanced features and customization options found in some alternatives, making it less suitable for users with more demanding duplication needs.