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WP Quick Post Duplicator

By Arul Prasad J

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP Quick Post Duplicator Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily duplicate any post type with a single click. Supports custom fields and taxonomies.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.95/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 2+ 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

This plugin allows you to clone or duplicate posts of any type for further editing.

Custom post types are supported, along with custom taxonomies and custom fields.

Hover over a post in the edit screen and click on 'Duplicate This Item' to create a duplicate or clone post.

The plugin uses standard actions and filters only.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Quick Post Duplicator offers basic post duplication features but faces competition from several well-established alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward duplication functionality
Lightweight plugin with minimal setup
Free to use without hidden costs
Quick duplication process
Suitable for single-site WordPress installations

Weaknesses

Lacks multisite support as duplicate options do not appear in multisite admin
Has a known medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in version 2.2
Limited features compared to alternatives with more customization
No pro version or advanced options available

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with equal positive and negative feedback, reflecting a 3 out of 5 rating based on two reviews.

Positive highlights

'Good' - vickywilliams06

Common complaints

Does not support multisite installations; duplicate options missing in multisite admin

Weaknesses

Limited multisite compatibility
Security vulnerability reported in earlier versions
Minimal feature set
No advanced duplication options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users managing single-site WordPress installations who need a simple and free post duplication tool without advanced features.

Not ideal for

Multisite administrators or users requiring robust duplication features and enhanced security, as well as those needing multisite compatibility.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic post duplication functionality suitable for simple use cases.

Final Verdict

WP Quick Post Duplicator is a straightforward and free plugin that serves basic duplication needs well for single-site WordPress users. However, its lack of multisite support and a known security vulnerability in earlier versions limit its appeal.

Users seeking more comprehensive features or multisite compatibility should consider alternative plugins. The absence of a pro version and limited functionality make it less competitive compared to other available options.