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Simple Copy Post Button

Copies/Duplicates Posts, Pages, and Custom Post Types with just one click.

By John Regan·Copy·Free
4.5(8 reviews)
·400 active installs·Updated 12 years ago
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As of April 2026, Simple Copy Post Button is a WordPress copy plugin with 400 active installations and a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews. It has been downloaded 12K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Yoast Duplicate Post.

4.5/58 reviews
400active installs
12K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013

Overview

This plugin adds a simple button to the post editor screen which allows editors to duplicate posts quickly and easily. It’s so simple that no configuration is necessary!

Features

  • Copies with just one click!
  • Make duplicates from the List or Edit Post view
  • No configuration needed
  • Works for all Post Types
  • Integrates seamlessly with the WordPress UI
  • Extremely lightweight (~8KB)
  • Thorough Documentation
Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

4.58 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0+ requiredTested up to 3.6.1
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

  • Inital Release
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

John ReganJohn Regan
Plugin Info
Version
1.0
Last Updated
Aug 27, 2013
WP Requires
3.0+
Tested Up To
3.6.1
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
400
Downloads
12K+
Added
Aug 27, 2013
Business
Free

Tags

copypagepostduplicatepost type

Developer

J
John Regan
2 plugins0.1M+ total installs
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