Post Duplicator
v3.0.18by metaphorcreations · updated 4 days ago
Creates functionality to duplicate any and all post types, including taxonomies & custom fields. Perfect for developers and content creators.
- Rank
- #219
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 260,000
- 200K+ reported · Low
- Total downloads
- 5.2M
- 5,222,756 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 80 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Post Duplicator at a glance
Post Duplicator is a WordPress plugin by metaphorcreations with 200K+ active installs, the #219 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3,784 times, 7% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 80 reviews. Version 3.0.18 came out on Nov 4, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “duplication”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats157.2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Duplicator |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,632 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6,120 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52,108 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,464 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,595 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,611 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,682 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,103 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34,950 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 18,573 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,427 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,422 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,574 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 562 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 632 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1,596 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2,358 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,912 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,115 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1,171 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 494 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 533 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 972 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1,134 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,147 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,141 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,147 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 501 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 558 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 997 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 261,671 · +1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 261,671 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 261,108 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 260,520 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 258,892 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 257,253 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 256,914 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 257,569 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 257,184 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 257,301 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 257,426 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 257,903 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 257,951 |
Rank over time
#219
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #219 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #219 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #218 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #218 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #219 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #219 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #219 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #219 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #219 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #219 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #219 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #219 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #219 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | #219 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | #219 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #219 |
Growth %
Average +0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.64% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.02% |
Active installs band
200K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 200K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 200K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #219 → #219
- Released 3.0.18 (was 3.0.17)
- Rank #219 → #218Downloads +249.4%
- Released 3.0.17 (was 3.0.16)
- Rank #219 → #218Downloads +298.7%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.064%
- v2.475.5%
- v2.285.1%
- Other25%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★80 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.18
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 28, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 4, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Duplicator
How many websites use Post Duplicator?
Post Duplicator is active on 200K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #219 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Duplicator been downloaded?
5,222,756 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3,784 times. See download stats
When was Post Duplicator last updated?
Version 3.0.18 came out on Nov 4, 2026 (4 days ago). See every release
Is Post Duplicator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Post Duplicator have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 12 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Post Duplicator up to date. See its security record
Is Post Duplicator still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 days ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Duplicator have?
4.8 out of 5 from 80 reviews on WordPress.org. 90% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Duplicator?
The plugins most like Post Duplicator, by the tags they share, are Public Post Preview Configurator (10K+), Post Type Switcher (200K+) and Duplicate Menu (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
80 reviews
- 5 stars: 72 reviews, 90%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 4%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 4%1–2★
- About 47 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 16 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 260,000 |
| Reported installs | 200K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 80 |
| Total downloads | 5.2M |
| Author | metaphorcreations |
| First released | Apr 28, 2012 |
| Version | 3.0.18 |
| Requires WP | 6.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 4, 2026 |
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