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Clone Posts

By George Pattichis

Site Administration & Utilities / Post/Page Duplication

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Clone Posts Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily clone or duplicate Posts, Pages, and Custom Post Types in WordPress. Custom fields are also copied.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 22+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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

This is a simple but robust plugin that allows you to easily clone (duplicate) posts, pages and custom post types in WordPress.

It enables the clone feature for Posts, Pages, or any Custom Post Type (CPT). You can clone single Posts/Pages with one click or use the Bulk feature to clone multiple Posts/Pages at once. The plugin allows you to set the default Status and Date of cloned Posts/Pages, and it also copies custom fields (post-metadata) when duplicating a Post.

The plugin is translations ready and built according to WordPress coding standards.

Comparing to Alternatives

Clone Posts is a straightforward post duplication plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports bulk cloning of multiple pages at once
Clones post meta including custom fields like ACF
Lightweight and not bloated
Simple and effective for speeding up WordPress management
Positive user feedback highlights time-saving benefits

Weaknesses

Does not support duplication of posts built with Breakdance Builder
Default settings activate plugin only for posts, not pages
Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives
No pro version with extended capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate Clone Posts for its simplicity and efficiency.

Positive highlights

'A real time saver, with the bulk cloning feature I can clone multiple pages at once' - maxavid806
'Works great, a must-have little tool to speed up my WP management' - xeniajfp
'Smart time saver for cloning many pages' - revixi5
'Basic, yet powerful, clones post meta too' - fbot
'Also copies custom fields including ACF, works perfectly and is not bloated' - George Kpax

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Incompatibility with Breakdance Builder
Limited default activation scope (posts only)
Lacks advanced duplication options
No premium support or features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, straightforward plugin to quickly clone posts and pages including custom fields, especially those who need bulk cloning capabilities.

Not ideal for

Users who rely on page builders like Breakdance Builder or need advanced duplication features and premium support may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential cloning features including bulk cloning and copying of post meta and custom fields, providing good value for basic needs.

Final Verdict

Clone Posts is a reliable and efficient plugin for users who need a simple solution to duplicate posts and pages, including custom fields. Its bulk cloning feature and lightweight design make it a practical choice for many WordPress site managers.

However, it lacks compatibility with some page builders like Breakdance Builder and does not offer a pro version with advanced features. Users requiring these capabilities might consider alternative plugins. Overall, Clone Posts delivers solid value without security concerns.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Clone Posts plugin.

Clone Posts

Clone Pages

Duplicate Posts

Screenshots

FAQ

Whenever you want to copy all contents of a post, page or CPT then you can do that with 1-click when you have this plugin installed. You can even clone multiple posts at once using the Bulk action!