BFG Tools – Extension Zipper

The BFG Tools – Extension Zipper lets you create on-demand ZIP files of any installed WordPress plugin directly from the admin dashboard.
Perfect for backups, migrating plugins between sites, sending code to a developer, or archiving a working version before updates.

All ZIP files are generated safely using PHP’s ZipArchive and saved to /wp-content/uploads/extension-zips/.

Learn more or get support here:
https://thebaldfatguy.com/wordpress-plugins/extension-zipper/

Features

• Lists every installed plugin with a “Create ZIP” button
• Saves ZIPs to a safe writable directory (uploads/extension-zips)
• Automatically names ZIPs using plugin name + version
• Includes a download link for the latest build
• Skips junk files (node_modules, .git, .DS_Store, vendor/bin, logs, etc.)
• Fully WP-org guideline compatible (unique prefix, safe path handling, nonces, etc.)

1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/ or install through “Add New Plugin.”
2. Activate it.
3. Go to BFG Tools → Extension Zipper in WP-Admin.
4. Click Create ZIP for any installed plugin.

1.0.7

• Updated “Tested up to” to WordPress 6.9
• Added Plugin URI and Author URI headers
• Improved readme formatting & wording
• No functional code changes

1.0.6

• Fixed incorrect root folder naming in generated ZIPs
• Improved extension detection

1.0.5

• Major rewrite for WordPress.org review compliance
• Added full prefixing (bfgtoexz_) and safer path handling
• Corrected text domain
• Added hub integration and new UI cards
• Enhanced ZIP filtering and stability