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Duplica – Duplicate Posts, Pages, Custom Posts or Users

By Codexpert, Inc

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Duplica – Duplicate Posts, Pages, Custom Posts or Users Review - In-Depth Analysis

Duplicate posts, pages, or custom posts with a single click. Supports WooCommerce products and user duplication.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

Duplica allows you to duplicate posts, pages or custom posts to the same or different post types.

Post meta data and associated taxonomy terms will be copied as well.

From version 0.2, you can now duplicate users too, with userdata, metadata and user role(s).

Comparing to Alternatives

Duplica offers functionality to duplicate posts, pages, custom posts, and users, positioning it among several similar WordPress plugins. Here are some notable alternatives to consider.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports duplication of posts, pages, custom posts, and users.
Handles custom fields when duplicating users.
Simple and straightforward user interface.
Free to use with no paid version required.

Weaknesses

Duplicates user names by appending a suffix, which may not suit all needs.
No option to customize user name during duplication process.
Has a known medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in version 0.7.
Limited user base and reviews to fully assess reliability.

User Sentiment Analysis

Based on the single 4-star review and absence of negative feedback, users generally find Duplica effective with minor usability limitations.

Positive highlights

"User Duplication is near perfect" - Anton_Th
Handles custom fields well when duplicating users - Anton_Th
Works great for pre-filling content when creating new users - Anton_Th

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Usernames are duplicated with a random suffix which may require manual adjustment.
Lack of an option to customize the duplicated username during the process.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, free solution to duplicate posts, pages, custom post types, and users, especially when custom fields need to be preserved.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced control over duplicated usernames or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities should consider alternatives or ensure they use the latest fixed version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes duplication of posts, pages, custom posts, and users with support for custom fields.

Final Verdict

Duplica is a capable and straightforward plugin for duplicating various WordPress content types including users with custom fields. Its free availability and ease of use make it attractive for users with basic duplication needs.

However, the plugin has a known security vulnerability that has been addressed in a recent update, and it lacks customization options for duplicated usernames. Users should ensure they use the latest version and consider their specific requirements before choosing this plugin over its many alternatives.