Spencer Brown

This plugin offers you the ability to add custom page template files to your WordPress installation without having to manage 
theme folders or use a ftp client. Simply upload the custom template file you have been working on and it will be registered 
with WordPress as a template option for your pages. This plugin is straight to the point and has a clean user interface using 
W3.CSS.
Plugin menu is located under ‘Appearance’ menu.
Attribution: This post online and code on github by wpexplorer: 
http://www.wpexplorer.com/wordpress-page-templates-plugin/ 
https://github.com/wpexplorer/page-templater

Custom Page Templates Setup

Easily add custom page templates without having to use ftp or keep track of changing themes.

Thushara Lakshan

Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) is a WordPress plugin designed to streamline the initial setup process of new WordPress installations. It automates common cleanup tasks, creates essential pages, and optionally installs popular themes, significantly reducing the time needed to prepare a fresh WordPress site for development or production.
<h4>What This Plugin Does</h4>
Essential Cleanup (8 tasks): 
* Removes the default “Hello World” post 
* Removes the default “Sample Page” 
* Changes the name and slug of “Uncategorized” category to “Blog” 
* Sets the permalink structure to /%postname%/ 
* Removes “Hello Dolly” plugin 
* Removes “Akismet” plugin 
* Disables comments and pingbacks site-wide 
* Hides dashboard widgets (Quick Draft, At a Glance, Activity, etc.)
Initial Site Setup (5 tasks): 
* Sets custom site title and tagline 
* Creates starter pages: Home, Services, About, Contact, and Blog 
* Sets the Home page as the front page 
* Sets the Blog page as the posts page (optional) 
* Creates a main navigation menu with these pages
Theme Installation (Optional): 
Choose to install and activate one of these popular themes: 
* Astra 
* GeneratePress 
* OceanWP 
* Blocksy 
* Neve 
* Hello Elementor 
* Kadence
<h4>Smart Detection</h4>
The plugin intelligently checks before making changes: 
* Verifies if default posts/pages exist before attempting deletion 
* Checks if plugins are present before removal 
* Detects if pages already exist before creation 
* Confirms current settings before making updates
This prevents errors and provides clear feedback about what actions were actually necessary.
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Activation: Upon plugin activation, you’ll be automatically redirected to the setup page</li>
<li>Configuration: Select which tasks you want to perform (all are selected by default)</li>
<li>Execution: Click “Run Setup” to start the automated process</li>
<li>Results: View detailed results showing completed, skipped, and failed tasks</li>
<li>Auto-deactivation: The plugin automatically deactivates itself after successful completion</li>
</ol>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Developers who frequently set up new WordPress installations</li>
<li>Agencies managing multiple client sites</li>
<li>Anyone wanting to quickly clean up and configure a fresh WordPress installation</li>
</ul>

Fresh Install Assistant (FIA)

Automates WordPress initial setup by cleaning default content, creating essential pages, and optionally installing popular themes.

Custom Page Templates Setup vs Fresh Install Assistant (FIA)