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Duplicate Posts/Pages
Duplicate any post, page, or custom post type with a single click. The cloned content includes all text, custom fields, taxonomies, and metadata — perfect for creating similar content quickly.
Use Cases
- Duplicate a product template to create 50 similar products, changing only specific details
- Clone last week’s newsletter to maintain the same structure while updating content
- Create A/B test variations of a landing page by duplicating and tweaking the copy
- Copy a complex page layout to use as a starting point for similar pages
- Duplicate a well-structured post as a template for new team members
How It Works
- Go to Posts → All Posts (or Pages, or any custom post type)
- Hover over any item to reveal the row actions
- Click “Duplicate”
- A new draft opens in the editor with all content copied
- Edit the duplicate and publish when ready
Where to Find It
Location: Hover over any post or page in the admin list to see the “Duplicate” link in the row actions.
What Gets Duplicated
When you duplicate a post, the following elements are copied:
| Element | Copied? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Yes | “(Copy)” is appended to the title |
| Content | Yes | Full content including blocks |
| Excerpt | Yes | The post excerpt |
| Categories | Yes | All assigned categories |
| Tags | Yes | All assigned tags |
| Custom Taxonomies | Yes | All custom taxonomy terms |
| Custom Fields | Yes | All post meta data |
| Featured Image | Yes | Reference to the same image |
| Page Template | Yes | If using a page template |
| Post Status | No | Always created as Draft |
| Author | No | Set to current user |
| Date | No | Set to current date |
Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Post Types | Select which post types show the duplicate option |
By default, duplication is enabled for Posts and Pages. Enable it for custom post types in the module settings.
Step-by-Step Example
Duplicating a Product Template
- Create a well-structured product post with all your standard fields filled in
- Go to Products → All Products
- Hover over your template product
- Click “Duplicate”
- The editor opens with a copy titled “Original Product (Copy)”
- Update the title, content, and specific details
- Click Publish
Repeat steps 4-7 for each new product. Much faster than starting from scratch!
Workflow Tips
Creating Content Templates
- Build a “perfect” example post with:
- Standard formatting and structure
- Placeholder text where content varies
- All custom fields filled with sample data
- Correct categories/tags assigned
- Keep this post as a Draft
- Duplicate it whenever you need a new post of that type
- Replace placeholders with actual content
Batch Content Creation
When creating many similar items:
- Duplicate your template
- Make quick edits
- Save as Draft (don’t publish yet)
- Repeat for all items
- Review and publish all at once
This workflow helps maintain consistency across similar content.
FAQ
Is the featured image copied or duplicated?
The featured image reference is copied, meaning both posts point to the same image in your media library. The image file itself isn’t duplicated, which saves storage space.Can I duplicate a published post?
Yes! You can duplicate posts regardless of their status. The duplicate is always created as a Draft, so you have time to edit before publishing.Does duplication work with page builders?
Yes, the duplicate includes all post content including page builder data stored in custom fields or the content area. Your Elementor, Beaver Builder, or other page builder layouts will be copied.Why is my duplicate missing some data?
Some plugins store data in unusual ways. If specific plugin data isn’t copied, that plugin may need to be duplicated separately or may have its own duplication feature.Can I duplicate multiple posts at once?
Currently, posts are duplicated one at a time. For bulk operations, consider using WordPress’s export/import functionality.Create a “Template” post that you never publish. Keep it as a perpetual draft that you duplicate whenever you need a new post with consistent structure.
Duplicated posts are always created as drafts with the current user as author. This prevents accidental publishing and maintains proper content attribution.
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