Duplicate a Page in WordPress
Duplicating a page in WordPress can save time when you need a similar layout or content structure for another page.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of duplicating a page in WordPress using plugins and manual methods.
Method 1: Using a Plugin
Step 1: Install and Activate the Plugin
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add New.
In the search bar, type Duplicate Page and install the plugin that has more active installations and ratings.
After installation, click Activate.
Step 2: Configure the Plugin Settings
Once the plugin is activated, go to Settings > Duplicate Page to configure the settings. Choose options like the post status of the duplicate (Draft, Published, etc.) and click Save Changes.
Step 3: Duplicate the Page
Navigate to Pages in the WordPress admin menu. Hover over the page you want to duplicate, and you’ll see a Duplicate This option. Click it, and a duplicate of the page will be created as per the settings you configured.
Method 2: Manual Duplication
Step 1: Copy the Page Content
Navigate to Pages in the WordPress admin menu.
Click Edit on the page you want to duplicate. Consider that we would like to duplicate ‘Sample Page’ that is present in the above screenshot.
Hover on the title of the page. A quick menu appears with an Edit button as shown in the following screenshot.
Click on the Edit button to open the editor for page.
In the editor, select all the content and copy it (Ctrl+C or Command+C).
Step 2: Create a New Page
Go to Pages > Add New. This will open a new page editor.
Step 3: Paste the Content
In the new page editor, paste the copied content (Ctrl+V or Command+V). Edit the title and make any necessary adjustments to the content or layout.
Step 4: Publish the Page
Once you’ve finalized the content, click Publish to make the duplicate page live. Alternatively, you can save it as a draft for future editing.
Conclusion
Duplicating a page in WordPress is a simple task, whether you choose to use a plugin or do it manually. The plugin method is quicker and more efficient, especially for large-scale duplication. However, the manual method provides flexibility for one-off duplications. Choose the method that best suits your needs.