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WP-Print

By Lester Chan

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

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

7.05/10

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 is a straightforward plugin focused on adding print functionality to WordPress posts and pages. Compared to other print plugins, it offers simplicity and basic customization.

Top alternatives

WP-Print

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Lightweight and does not bloat the site
Customizable with CSS for print styles
Adds a clear print button to posts and pages

Weaknesses

No advanced print options or features
Some users report 404 errors when printing
Limited support for color printing
No pro version or premium features available

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights ease of use and customization but also points out some technical issues.

Positive highlights

'Easy and customizable' - creativis
'Love this plugin' - coddy7
'Nice & good, light and customizable' - Abdechakour
'Very easy to use' - barrysklo

Common complaints

404 error when clicking print button - MarkFinW, nycynik
Print output defaults to black and white even with colored content - barrysklo

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues causing 404 errors
Lack of color printing support
No updates or premium support options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, lightweight print button for their WordPress posts and pages without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring robust print customization, color print support, or professional support should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic print button functionality with CSS customization options for styling.

Final Verdict

WP-Print offers a no-frills solution for adding print buttons to WordPress content, suitable for users comfortable with basic CSS customization.

However, issues like 404 errors and lack of color printing support limit its appeal for users needing more reliable or feature-rich print options.

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

7.05

Very Good

Ratings

4.4 out of 5 | 41

Version

3.0.0

Last updated

2 weeks ago

Active installations

8,000+

WordPress version

7.0.4 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

7.05

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