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.

Just There

<p><strong>Just Duplicate</strong> is the ultimate WordPress plugin for duplicating content effortlessly. Whether you’re managing a blog, an e-commerce store, or a custom content-driven website, this plugin empowers you to duplicate pages, posts, custom post types, menus, media, and WooCommerce products with just one click.</p>
<p>Designed for speed and efficiency, <strong>Just Duplicate</strong> eliminates repetitive tasks, saving you time and effort. With advanced features like role-based access control, batch duplication, and customizable settings, you can tailor the duplication process to your needs. The plugin is lightweight, fast, and fully compatible with popular page builders like Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg.</p>
<p>👉 <strong>Simplify your WordPress content management with Just Duplicate – the easiest and fastest way to duplicate WordPress content.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong><br />
✅ <strong>One-Click Duplication</strong> – Quickly duplicate posts, pages, custom post types, and WooCommerce products.<br />
🚀 <strong>Batch Duplication</strong> – Duplicate multiple items simultaneously to boost productivity.<br />
⚙️ <strong>Customizable Duplication Settings</strong> – Choose what to copy: meta fields, taxonomies, attachments, featured images, and more.<br />
🔑 <strong>Role-Based Access Control</strong> – Restrict duplication permissions to specific user roles for better security.<br />
📂 <strong>Automatic Prefix/Suffix</strong> – Add default text to duplicated items for easy identification.<br />
🛠️ <strong>Seamless Compatibility</strong> – Works flawlessly with Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, and other major page builders and themes.<br />
📢 <strong>Lightweight and Optimized</strong> – No bloat, just speed and performance.</p>
<p><strong>Why Choose Just Duplicate?</strong><br />
– Save time by automating repetitive content creation tasks.<br />
– Maintain consistency across your website with accurate duplication.<br />
– Enhance workflow with advanced features like batch duplication and role-based access control.</p>
<p>For more details, visit <a href="https://justthere.co.uk/plugins/just-duplicate" rel="nofollow ugc">our website</a>.</p>
<h3>How to Use</h3>
<ul>
<li>In the Posts/Pages list: hover a row to see two links — “Clone” (duplicates and returns to the list) and “New Draft” (opens the editor for the copy).</li>
<li>In the Classic editor: find the buttons in the Publish box.</li>
<li>In the Block editor (Gutenberg): open the sidebar panel to find “Clone” and “New Draft” buttons.</li>
<li>In the Admin Bar (optional): use the Duplicate menu for quick actions.</li>
<li>Bulk actions: Select items in the list table, choose “Duplicate” from Bulk actions, and apply.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Settings</h3>
<p>Go to Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Just Duplicate to configure:</p>
<ul>
<li>Where to show links: Row actions, Submitbox (edit screen), Admin Bar, and Bulk actions.</li>
<li>Who can duplicate: Allow specific roles and limit to selected post types.</li>
<li>What to copy: Author, date, password, excerpt, template, post format, sticky, menu order (with optional increment), taxonomies, and meta.</li>
<li>Blacklists: Exclude specific meta keys or taxonomies using CSV with wildcard support (e.g., <em>edit</em>*).</li>
<li>Attachments: Reference original media or duplicate media files and remap references.</li>
<li>Children: Copy one level of child posts to preserve simple hierarchies.</li>
<li>Redirect after duplicate: Go back to list, open editor, or view the original.</li>
<li>Title/slug patterns: Continue using your existing title/slug patterns without breaking changes.</li>
</ul>
<p>Advanced:</p>
<ul>
<li>Original surfacing: Add an “Original” column in the list table, a “Copy” post state label, and/or an “Original” meta box on the edit screen.</li>
<li>Rewrite & Republish: Create a working copy of a post; when published, its changes replace the original content while preserving the original ID/URL.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Copyright</h3>
<p>Copyright © 2013 – 2025 Just There<br />
Just Duplicate is built with ❤️ by Just There.</p>


Just Duplicate

Easily duplicate WordPress pages, posts, custom post types, and WooCommerce products with one click.

Kandeshop Duplicate Post Manager vs Just Duplicate