Notice: This plugin interface and documentation are currently available only in Portuguese. English translation is planned for a future update.
The goal of this plugin is to simplify content duplication within WordPress, maintaining the essential structure and data.
The plugin adds a Duplicatelink to the WordPress post listing. When triggered, the plugin creates a new entry based on the original content, preserving key data and setting the copy as a draft. The user remains on the listing page after duplication, allowing for the quick creation of multiple copies.
What is duplicated
The plugin replicates the essential elements of the content:
- Title (with unique name generation)
- Content
- Excerpt
- Featured Image
- Taxonomies (such as categories and tags)
- Post Meta (custom fields)
- Page Attributes (such as parent page and menu order)
This ensures that the original content’s structure is fully preserved in the copy.
How it works internally
Duplication is performed using the ID of the original content. The plugin follows these steps:
1. Retrieves post data using `get_post()`.
2. Creates a new post using `wp_insert_post()`.
3. Replicates taxonomies with `wp_set_object_terms()`.
4. Copies metadata using `get_post_meta()` and `add_post_meta()`.
The title of the copy is automatically adjusted to avoid conflicts, and the status of the new content is always set to `draft`.
How this helps
This plugin streamlines common workflows in daily development and content editing. It is particularly useful when you need to:
- Create variations of the same content.
- Reuse existing structures.
- Work with similar pages.
- Set up base layouts for new content.
This reduces repetitive tasks and avoids the need for manual content recreation.
Unique Title Generation
When duplicating content, the plugin ensures the new title does not conflict with existing ones through an incremental check. If an identical title already exists, the plugin automatically adjusts it, creating incremental variations until an available name is found.
Intentional Behaviors
Specific decisions were made to maintain consistency and avoid side effects:
- Draft Status:Copies are always created as drafts.
- Stay on Page:The user remains on the listing screen after duplicating.
- Filtered Metadata:Internal metadata such as `_edit_lock` and `_edit_last` are notcopied. These are ignored to prevent editing conflicts and unexpected behavior in the dashboard.
Technical Considerations
Duplication is more than just a visual copy; it involves reconstructing the content within WordPress while respecting its internal structure. This includes:
- Separation between content, taxonomies, and metadata.
- Using native WordPress functions to maintain compatibility.
- Permission validation before execution.
The action is executed via `admin-post.php`, protected by nonces and capability checks.
Conclusion
Nousk Post Duplicator is a simple yet powerful tool for anyone working with content creation and management in WordPress. It adds a functionality that optimizes common processes, reducing manual effort while maintaining full control over duplicated content.
