CHRS Interactive

Theme & Extension Downloader is a simple utility plugin that allows WordPress administrators to download any installed plugin or theme as a ZIP file. Perfect for creating backups, migrating extensions between sites, or sharing custom plugins/themes.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Download any installed plugin as a ZIP file</li>
<li>Download any installed theme as a ZIP file</li>
<li>Bulk download multiple items in a single ZIP bundle</li>
<li>See active/inactive status at a glance</li>
<li>Seamless admin integration under Plugins and Appearance menus</li>
<li>Secure – admin-only with nonce verification</li>
</ul>
Use Cases:
<ul>
<li>Create quick backups before updating plugins</li>
<li>Migrate custom plugins to staging sites</li>
<li>Share custom-developed themes with clients</li>
<li>Archive plugins you want to keep for later</li>
</ul>
Simple & Lightweight:
This plugin does one thing and does it well. No bloat, no upsells, no tracking. Just a clean, simple interface for downloading your extensions.

Theme & Extension Downloader

Download any installed plugin or theme as a ZIP file directly from your WordPress dashboard.

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