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WP-Print

By Lester Chan

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP-Print Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP-Print allows you to create a printable version of your WordPress posts and pages. It provides an easy way to add print links to your content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.04/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 41+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

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

WP-Print is a simple plugin that enables users to display a printable version of their WordPress blog's posts and pages. Once installed, you can configure the settings from the WP-Admin area under Settings -> Print.

To set up the plugin, you need to regenerate the permalink by visiting Settings -> Permalinks and saving changes. The plugin allows you to embed print links directly into your posts or pages, making it easy for readers to print content without any hassle.

For developers, the plugin provides instructions on where to place the print link code within your theme files. You can customize the text for printing posts and pages through the settings or directly in your content.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP-Print stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking simple print functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and easy to use
Customizable with CSS knowledge
Provides a straightforward print button
No complicated functions to learn
Good for basic printing needs

Weaknesses

May cause 404 errors when printing if not configured properly
Limited advanced features
No official pro version or premium upgrades
Some users report issues with print page URLs

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate WP-Print for its simplicity and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Exactly what I search, light and customisable' - Abdechakour
'Easy and customizable' - creativis
'Nice plugin, very easy to use' - barrysklo
'Love this plugin' - coddy7
'Light and customizable' - Abdechakour

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Some users experience 404 errors when clicking the print button
Limited functionality beyond basic printing
No updates or features for color printing issues

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, lightweight plugin to add a customizable print button without complex features.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced printing options, reliable print page routing, or color print support may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic print button functionality with customization possible via CSS.

Final Verdict

WP-Print is a straightforward and lightweight plugin ideal for users seeking a simple print button with some customization options. Its ease of use and positive user feedback highlight its value for basic printing needs.

However, the plugin lacks advanced features and may cause 404 errors if not configured correctly. The absence of a pro version and limited support for color printing mean it may not suit users with more complex requirements. Overall, it remains a solid choice for simple print functionality in WordPress.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP-Print plugin.

Printer

Wp-print

Screenshots

FAQ

Open wp-content/themes/<YOUR THEME NAME>/index.php You may place it in single.php, post.php, page.php, etc also.
Find: <?php while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>
Add Anywhere Below It: <?php if(function_exists('wp_print')) { print_link(); } ?>

Simply add this code inside the loop ### where you want the print link to display:

if(function_exists('wp_print')) {     print_link(); }

Open wp-content/themes/<YOUR THEME NAME>/index.php, and single.php, page.php and any other template that runs the loop. Find <?php while ( have_posts() ) : the_post(); ?> and add this anywhere below it:

if ( function_exists( 'wp_print' ) ) {     print_link(); }

Type this into the post:

[donotprint]Text within this tag will not be displayed when printing[/donotprint]

The enclosed text is dropped from the printable version and shown as normal everywhere else.

Contributors and developers

“WP-Print” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Lester Chan

Free Version Docs

WPS

7.04

Very Good

Ratings

4.4 out of 5 | 41

Version

3.0.0

Last updated

2 months ago

Active installations

8,000+

WordPress version

7.0.7 or higher

PHP version

8.2 or higher

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WP-Print Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (41)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (1)

Previous Versions

WPS

7.04

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