Darren Kandekore

<p>Manage and clean up duplicate WordPress posts with ease. Delete duplicates in bulk, assign 301 redirects, and generate <code>.htaccess</code> rules — all from one simple interface.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Detect duplicate posts by <strong>title</strong> and <strong>slug</strong></li>
<li>Display all duplicates in a table (with checkboxes)</li>
<li>Per-post redirect options:</li>
<li>Choose from other duplicates in a dropdown</li>
<li>Enter a custom redirect URL manually</li>
<li>Validate redirect targets before deleting</li>
<li>Redirect deleted posts using 301 rules</li>
<li>Save posts to <strong>trash</strong>, not permanent delete</li>
<li>Generate <code>.htaccess</code> rules for all redirects</li>
<li>Copy/paste or export redirects as needed</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Use</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Tools > Duplicate Post Manager</strong></li>
<li>Click <strong>Scan for Duplicates</strong></li>
<li>Review the table of duplicate posts</li>
<li>For each post:
<ul>
<li>Check the box to delete it</li>
<li>Choose a redirect target (dropdown or custom URL)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Click <strong>Delete Selected & Redirect</strong></li>
<li>Scroll down to copy or export your <code>.htaccess</code> redirect rules</li>
</ol>
<h3>Redirect Format</h3>
<p>The plugin generates Apache <code>.htaccess</code> rules like:</p>
<p>Redirect 301 /old-slug /new-slug<br />
Redirect 301 /another-old /new-target</p>
<ul>
<li>All redirects use <strong>relative paths</strong> for portability.</li>
<li>Only valid (non-404) redirects are saved.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why Use It?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prevent SEO penalties from duplicate content</li>
<li>Control user redirection after cleanup</li>
<li>Maintain your site’s authority by preserving link equity</li>
<li>Clean and update old auto-imported posts or legacy content</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical Notes</h3>
<ul>
<li>Uses WordPress core functions (<code>get_posts</code>, <code>get_permalink</code>, <code>wp_trash_post</code>)</li>
<li>Compatible with Classic Editor and Block Editor (Gutenberg)</li>
<li>Does not delete posts permanently</li>
<li>Nonce-verified form for security</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under the <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">GPLv2</a> or later.</p>
<h3>Coming Soon (Ideas)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Export <code>.htaccess</code> as a downloadable file</li>
<li>Custom post type support</li>
<li>Integration with Redirection plugins</li>
<li>Inline AJAX validation of manual URLs</li>
</ul>
<h3>Author</h3>
<p><a href="https://darrenk.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc">Darren Kandekore</a></p>


Kandeshop Duplicate Post Manager

Manage and clean up duplicate WordPress posts with ease. Delete duplicates, assign 301 redirects, and generate .htaccess rules.

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<p><strong>Duplicate Post RB</strong> is a powerful yet lightweight plugin that allows you to <strong>duplicate posts, duplicate pages, and clone custom post types</strong> in WordPress.<br />
Whether you want to <strong>copy posts</strong>, <strong>clone pages</strong>, or <strong>generate multiple content variations</strong>, this plugin provides flexible and professional tools for content duplication.</p>
<p>Unlike basic duplicate post tools, Duplicate Post RB gives you full control over what exactly gets copied, including content, title, slug, featured image, taxonomies, templates, metadata, and more. This makes it ideal for websites with structured content, landing pages, learning systems, and large editorial workflows.</p>
<h3>⭐ What’s New?</h3>
<p>The new version introduces advanced duplication logic with configuration profiles and WP-CLI support – making Duplicate Post RB suitable for editors, agencies, and developers who need full control over how content is copied.</p>
<h3>🔥 Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Duplicate any post, page, or custom post type</strong></li>
<li><strong>Clone</strong> items instantly or create a <strong>new draft</strong></li>
<li><strong>Profiles</strong> for fully customizable duplication settings</li>
<li>Choose which elements to copy (title, content, featured image, templates, taxonomies, etc.)</li>
<li>Smart <strong>naming rules</strong> with placeholders:
<ul>
<li><code>[Counter]</code></li>
<li><code>[CurrentDate]</code></li>
<li><code>[CurrentTime]</code></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Quick Copy Popup</strong> with options:
<ul>
<li>number of copies</li>
<li>profile selection</li>
<li>site selection (multisite support coming soon)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>WP-CLI support</strong> for automation and bulk duplication</li>
<li>Clean UI, lightweight code, compatible with Classic and Gutenberg editors</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔧 WP-CLI Commands</h3>
<p>Duplicate Post RB includes full <strong>WP-CLI support</strong>, making it perfect for automation, bulk duplication, and integration with scripts or CI/CD pipelines.</p>
<pre><code>wp rb-duplicate-post duplicate 1,2,6,7,8,9
</code></pre>
<p>Duplicate posts using a specific profile. Use any saved duplication profile to control which fields and metadata are copied:</p>
<pre><code>wp rb-duplicate-post duplicate "123,456" --profile=1
</code></pre>
<p>List available profiles:</p>
<pre><code>wp rb-duplicate-post profiles
</code></pre>
<p>This allows server administrators, agencies, and developers to duplicate posts programmatically without using the WordPress dashboard.</p>
<h3>⚙️ Configuration Profiles</h3>
<p>Profiles let you save different duplication behaviors – for example:</p>
<ul>
<li>SEO-friendly copy with prefix  </li>
<li>Exact clone with all meta fields  </li>
<li>Minimal copy with custom taxonomies only</li>
</ul>
<p>You can create unlimited profiles and switch between them during duplication.</p>
<h3>🚀 Optimized for Performance</h3>
<p>Duplicate Post RB is built with performance and reliability in mind. The plugin works smoothly on large websites, supports Gutenberg and Classic Editor, and remains lightweight even under heavy use.</p>
<p>Whether you’re running a blog, a landing-page builder, an online store, a multisite network, or a content-heavy website Duplicate Post RB helps you duplicate posts and pages faster, easier, and with full control over the result.</p>


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