Description
Easily download any installed theme or plugin as a ZIP file directly from your WordPress admin dashboard. Adds a “Download” button to the Plugins and Themes screens for quick backups or migration. Now with bulk download support!
Features:
* Download individual plugins and themes with a single click
* Bulk download multiple plugins or themes at once
* Organized ZIP structure for easy installation
* Administrator-only access for security
Installation
- Upload the
download-helperfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to the Plugins or Appearance > Themes screen to use the new Download buttons.
FAQ
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Who can use the download feature?
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Only administrators (users with the
manage_optionscapability) can see and use the download buttons. -
Where are the ZIP files created?
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ZIP files are created on-the-fly and downloaded directly to your computer. No files are left on the server.
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What are the requirements?
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- PHP 5.6 or higher
- WordPress 4.0 or higher
- PHP ZipArchive extension enabled
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How do I use the bulk download feature?
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- Go to the Plugins or Themes screen
- Select multiple items using the checkboxes
- Choose “Download Selected” from the Bulk Actions dropdown
- Click “Apply” to download all selected items as a single ZIP file
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Contributors & Developers
“Download Helper” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release: Download any installed theme or plugin as a ZIP file from the admin area.
- Added bulk download support for plugins and themes