Stop Wasting Time Copying Content! Duplicate WordPress Pages & Posts in Seconds - Discover how to effortlessly replicate existing content, freeing up valuable time to focus on what truly matters - growing your website and business.
Tired of copying and pasting WordPress content? It's a time-consuming hassle, especially when you need to replicate content for different purposes like:
- Creating similar content variations
- Updating older posts
- Testing design tweaks
But simply copying text doesn't cut it. You also want to duplicate post settings like categories, tags, authors, and metadata.
The good news? You can achieve this effortlessly with free solutions! This guide will show you how to duplicate any WordPress content with a single click.
Ready to streamline your workflow? Let's dive in
Three Ways to Duplicate a Post or Page in WordPress
Using a Plugin to Duplicate a WordPress Page
Several plugins streamline the process of duplicating posts, pages, or other content on your website.
If you operate a WooCommerce store, WooCommerce itself provides a built-in feature for duplicating products, which we'll delve into later. Alternatively, if you don't use WooCommerce, you'll find an array of free plugins on WordPress.org, including:
- Yoast Duplicate Post
- Duplicate Post
- Duplicate Page
- Post Duplicator
- Duplicate Page and Post
In addition to WooCommerce, we'll illustrate how to utilize two of the free plugins mentioned above:
- Yoast Duplicate Post, renowned for its user-friendly interface and unique "Rewrite & Republish" feature, ideal for updating existing content.
- Duplicate Post, which offers more nuanced control in certain aspects.
Both plugins are free, and we've rigorously tested them. While we haven't specifically tested all the other plugins mentioned above, we anticipate they'll also work seamlessly
Yoast Duplicate Post
Let's begin by exploring Yoast Duplicate Post. This plugin offers a convenient solution if you're seeking a swift and effortless method to duplicate posts, pages, or any other custom post type.
Beyond its basic cloning functionality, Yoast Duplicate Post boasts a unique Rewrite & Republish feature, which simplifies the process of updating existing content. Essentially, this feature enables you to duplicate the content, make necessary changes, and subsequently integrate the duplicated version seamlessly back into the original post when ready to publish the updates.
To commence, install and activate the free Yoast Duplicate Post plugin from WordPress.org.
Once activated, you have several options for duplicating content:
1. Navigate to the main Posts or Pages list. Hovering over an item in the list presents three options:
- Clone: Duplicates the content while retaining your browser tab in the posts/pages list.
- New Draft: Duplicates the content and opens the editor for the duplicated content, allowing immediate editing.
- Rewrite and Republish: This feature is particularly useful for updating old content, as discussed earlier. The notable distinction is its capability to seamlessly merge the duplicated content back into the original post once modifications are complete.
Let's begin by exploring Yoast Duplicate Post. This plugin offers a convenient solution if you're seeking a swift and effortless method to duplicate posts, pages, or any other custom post type.
Beyond its basic cloning functionality, Yoast Duplicate Post boasts a unique Rewrite & Republish feature, which simplifies the process of updating existing content. Essentially, this feature enables you to duplicate the content, make necessary changes, and subsequently integrate the duplicated version seamlessly back into the original post when ready to publish the updates.
To commence, install and activate the free Yoast Duplicate Post plugin from WordPress.org.
Once activated, you have several options for duplicating content:
1. Navigate to the main Posts or Pages list. Hovering over an item in the list presents three options:
- Clone: Duplicates the content while retaining your browser tab in the posts/pages list.
- New Draft: Duplicates the content and opens the editor for the duplicated content, allowing immediate editing.
- Rewrite and Republish: This feature is particularly useful for updating old content, as discussed earlier. The notable distinction is its capability to seamlessly merge the duplicated content back into the original post once modifications are complete.
The easiest method is to simply click on "Clone." Subsequently, you'll notice a new draft entry for the duplicated content appearing in the list. The plugin will denote it with a "Customization Draft" notice to indicate that it's the duplicated version.
Additionally, you have the option to duplicate content directly from within the WordPress editor. These functionalities are located within the Status & visibility section of the Post/Page sidebar:
To tailor the plugin's functionality according to your preferences, navigate to Settings → Duplicate Post. Here, you can:
-Specify the content to duplicate.
-Append a custom prefix or suffix to the title of the duplicated content.
-Determine the ordering of duplicated content in the menu.
-Designate which post types are eligible for duplication.
-Assign duplicate content permissions to specific user roles.
-Configure the placement of duplicate post links/buttons.
Duplicating a WordPress Page Using the Editor
If your primary focus is on duplicating the content or design of a post or page, you may find that you don't need a plugin, as there are some native editor features available.
In this section, we'll demonstrate how to efficiently duplicate a design you've crafted using either the native block editor (Gutenberg) or Elementor.
It's essential to understand that both of these methods solely duplicate the content and design. Any significant metadata, such as the title, categories, tags, custom fields, etc., will need to be manually recreated.
Block Editor (Gutenberg)
For a swift duplication of content from the block editor, begin by accessing the editor for the desired post or page.
Click on the three-dot icon located in the top-right corner to reveal the menu options. Then, select the "Copy all content" option:
Utilizing a keyboard shortcut such as Ctrl + V or Cmd + V.
Right-clicking and selecting "paste."
Upon doing so, you should observe an exact replica of the original content within the editor. However, it's crucial to remember that you'll need to manually include the title, categories, tags, etc.
Elementor
Please be aware that you can duplicate Elementor pages or posts utilizing the plugins previously mentioned. However, if your primary focus is duplicating the design of an Elementor post/page (as opposed to duplicating other metadata such as author and categories), you can achieve this through Elementor's template system.
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We provide a detailed guide on duplicating an Elementor page, but here's the fundamental concept:
Firstly, you can save your design as a template directly from the Elementor editor interface:
Subsequently, you can generate a new post or page and incorporate the template from the Elementor template library.
Should you wish to duplicate more than just a single page, Elementor's website kits feature allows you to export/import complete website designs.
Manually Duplicating a WordPress Page Using Code
For those who prefer a hands-on approach, you have the option to develop your own duplicate page function using custom code. While this method offers no added advantage over using a plugin, it eliminates the necessity of installing an additional plugin on your site.
However, if your priority is to avoid adding another plugin, this DIY approach is suitable and compatible with both the standard editor content and Elementor.
To implement this code, you'll need to insert it into either the functions.php file of your theme or a code management plugin like Code Snippets. If you choose to add it to the functions.php file, ensure that you're using a child theme.
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By default, the code snippet allows duplication for both posts and pages. If you prefer to enable it for only one of these types, you can remove the page_row_actions or post_row_actions filter at the end of the code snippet.
Enhance Your Website Development Workflow with Page and Post Duplication
Streamlining your WordPress site management becomes significantly easier with the ability to duplicate pages, posts, or other post types.
In this article, we've presented three distinct methods for duplicating content.
For most users, the simplest approach to fully clone a post or page is through the free Yoast Duplicate Post plugin. It seamlessly integrates with the block editor (Gutenberg), Elementor, and the Classic TinyMCE editor, supporting all post types, including pages, posts, and custom post types.
If you operate a WooCommerce store, you can also utilize WooCommerce's native feature to duplicate products. Alternatively, for those reluctant to install additional plugins, custom code can be added to achieve the same result.
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Furthermore, if your objective is solely to duplicate the content or design of a post, Elementor's template system or the block editor's content duplication feature can serve as effective solutions.
A quick reminder before concluding: in most scenarios, publishing duplicate content can have adverse effects on your site's SEO. Therefore, if you're duplicating a page without altering its content (perhaps only changing the URL), consider implementing a redirect for the original page once the process is complete.
Do you still have questions regarding duplicating a WordPress page or post? Feel free to share your queries in the comments section below.
This content is redention of Elementor post: https://elementor.com/blog/duplicate-wordpress-page-post/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=10759652828&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0YGyBhByEiwAQmBEWlbmNRM7OLyuEHYdqaDkUMSTW8A0eWODa2Uwz7f3zB24FmDR4n5GERoCi-cQAvD_BwE
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