Description
Transfer Press is your one-stop plugin for seamlessly exporting, importing, downloading, and transferring plugins between installations. Whether you’re a developer moving plugins from staging to production, an agency deploying consistent plugin stacks, or a site owner creating backups, Transfer Press streamlines your workflow.
Gone are the days of dealing with FTP, zip tools, or file managers. With Transfer Press, you can:
- Export any installed plugin as a clean ZIP archive with one click.
- Import plugin ZIP files and optionally activate them instantly.
- Clone plugin setups between sites effortlessly.
- Speed up staging-to-live migrations and restore processes.
Ideal for:
– Developers
– Agencies managing multiple client sites
– Freelancers performing regular migrations
– Non-technical users needing simple plugin backups or transfers
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📌 USEFUL LINKS
Official Website | Live Demo | Documentation | Facebook Page
Features
- ✅ Export installed plugins as downloadable ZIP archives
- 📦 Import plugin ZIP files and install with one click
- ⚡ Optional auto-activation after import
- 🔁 Works on both single and multisite setups
- 🧠 Smart UI with progress bars and real-time notifications
- 🔐 Secure import validation to prevent malformed uploads
- 🔄 Ideal for plugin migrations, cloning, and backups
- 🚫 No FTP or file manager required
Usage
- Go to Transfer Press from your website dashboard.
- To export: Choose a plugin, click Export, and download the generated ZIP file.
- To import: Upload a plugin ZIP file and click Import. The plugin will be installed and optionally activated.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later
Screenshots
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/transfer-press
or install it via the Plugin Directory. - Activate it from the Plugins menu.
- Navigate to Transfer Press > Export to begin exporting plugins.
- Use Transfer Press > Import to upload and install plugin ZIP files.
FAQ
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Can I use this to migrate plugins between two sites?
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Absolutely! Transfer Press was built specifically for migrating plugins from one site to another.
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Will the plugin be activated automatically after importing?
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Yes, you have the option to activate it automatically after import.
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Can I use this on multisite networks?
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Yes. Transfer Press supports both single-site and multisite environments.
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Yes, you can transfer premium plugins as ZIPs, but you must comply with their license terms.
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Is FTP required to use this plugin?
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No FTP is needed. Transfer Press handles everything through the dashboard.
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Contributors & Developers
“Transfer Press – Plugins Downloader, Importer & Exporter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
2.0.1 – June 15, 2025
- Short description issue fixed
2.0.0 – June 10, 2025
- Added Header
- Removed old file selection dropdown and added Vue 3 Multiselect fields.
- Added user guide and documentation
- Modified Export Dashboard page.
- Modified Import Dashboard page.
1.0.0 – April 19, 2025
- Initial public release
- Export and download plugin ZIPs
- Upload and import plugin ZIPs
- Activate plugins after import
- Toast notifications and visual feedback