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Bulk Actions Select All

By Jesper van Engelen

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Bulk Actions Select All Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhance your WordPress admin with a select all option for bulk actions. Apply changes to all items across pages.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 30+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

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

Bulk Actions: Select All adds an option to the posts and taxonomy terms overviews in the WordPress Admin to select All Entries. By default, WordPress only allows you to select the posts or terms on the current page.

The plugin works for posts, pages and custom post types. Furthermore, it supports categories, tags and custom taxonomies. At this point, it doesn't support comments and other object types besides post types and taxonomies.

Comparing to Alternatives

Bulk Actions Select All stands out in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for bulk action needs in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective functionality that does exactly what it promises
Highly rated by the majority of users for reliability
Saves significant time by enabling bulk actions on posts, pages, and categories
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe use
Lightweight plugin without unnecessary complexity

Weaknesses

Limited to basic bulk action features without advanced options
No pro version or premium features available
Lacks integration with other plugins or extended workflows

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally express high satisfaction with the plugin's performance and utility.

Positive highlights

'Does exactly as it says' - pbchambers
'Fantastic – time saver plug-in' - marom
'A true time saver' - reamansec
'Should be a core feature' - Marcus Quinn

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feature set may not meet needs of users seeking advanced bulk actions
No updates or support for newer WordPress features explicitly mentioned

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, reliable plugin to perform basic bulk actions efficiently without extra complexity.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced bulk action capabilities, integrations, or premium support features may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core bulk action functionalities without restrictions, providing excellent value for users needing simple bulk management.

Final Verdict

Bulk Actions Select All is a highly rated, simple plugin that effectively addresses the need for bulk actions in WordPress without any known security issues. Its ease of use and reliability make it a valuable tool for users seeking basic bulk management capabilities.

However, the lack of advanced features and absence of a pro version may limit its appeal for power users. Despite this, its unique position without direct alternatives and strong user satisfaction make it a recommended choice for straightforward bulk action needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Bulk Actions Select All plugin.

bulk actions

admin tools

select all

Screenshots

FAQ

For automatic installation, all you have to do is install and activate the plugin from the Plugins screen in your WordPress admin panel!

For manual installation, please download the plugin and follow these steps:

Upload the folder bulk-actions-select-all to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
An option to select all posts/terms now appears when you click the “Select all” checkbox in the posts/terms overview header
After clicking “Select all [x] entries”, you can apply any bulk action you want, and it’s applied on “all” posts/terms!