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Page and Post Clone

By carlosfazenda

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Page and Post Clone Review - In-Depth Analysis

Page and Post Clone plugin allows you to create a duplicate of a page or post with the same content. Save time by cloning instead of starting from scratch.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.6/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

50,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin enables you to create a replica or clone of a post or page with just one click. There is no need to style a new page or post from scratch.

Major features of this plugin include the ability to create a page clone while preserving all the content and title, as well as creating a post clone with the same functionality.

To use this plugin, install and activate it. To clone pages, go to all pages on your dashboard, hover over a page, and click on the 'Clone' option. You will then be redirected to the draft copy, where you can make changes and publish. The same process applies to posts.

Comparing to Alternatives

Page and Post Clone is a straightforward cloning plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality for duplicating posts and pages.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Clones posts and pages including tags, categories, and attributes
Saves significant time for content creators
Highly rated by most users for reliability
No paid version, fully functional free plugin

Weaknesses

Recent update caused critical errors for some users
Has had medium severity security vulnerabilities in the past
Requires careful review of cloned content fields
No pro version with advanced features available

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with 92.3% five-star reviews, reflecting user satisfaction despite a small number of critical reports.

Positive highlights

"Cloning posts & pages saves so much time!" – Ava Wendt
"Very nice plugin" – grome32
"Excellent plugin, very easy to use!" – LogoLogics
"Very useful plugin, easy and without complications" – protectoindu
"Bad plugin but I Love You, Thank you so much." – mihanz

Common complaints

A recent update caused error messages and broke WordPress dashboard login with no timely fix provided.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent versions
Occasional critical update issues affecting site functionality
No advanced features beyond basic cloning
Users must manually update cloned content fields to avoid conflicts

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, free plugin to quickly clone posts and pages without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring robust security assurances or those unwilling to risk potential update-related issues should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full cloning functionality for posts and pages, inheriting tags, categories, and attributes.

Final Verdict

Page and Post Clone is a highly rated and easy-to-use plugin that effectively saves time by duplicating posts and pages with their associated metadata. It is a solid choice for users who want a straightforward cloning tool without the need for premium features.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities and a recent update that caused significant site issues for some. Those prioritizing security and stability may want to consider alternative plugins with a stronger track record in these areas.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Page and Post Clone plugin.

Page clone

Post clone

Content duplication

Screenshots

FAQ

Go to all pages or all posts page on your dashboard
To clone posts just go to all posts on your dashboard and then hover cursor over a post and click on “Clone” option. After that, you will be redirected to the draft copy, make the changes you wish and hit publish.
To clone pages just go to all pages on your dashboard and then hover cursor over a page and click on “Clone” option. After that, you will be redirected to the draft copy, make the changes you wish and hit publish.