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Total downloads: 145
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 6/29/2025 (185 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/29/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.7
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.0

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 185 days ago

38/100

Is Download Helper abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 185 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.0

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Developers

Pooja Parmar (Owner)1

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Description

Easily download any installed theme or plugin as a ZIP file directly from your WordPress admin dashboard. Adds a “Download” button to the Plugins and Themes screens for quick backups or migration. Now with bulk download support!

Features:
* Download individual plugins and themes with a single click
* Bulk download multiple plugins or themes at once
* Organized ZIP structure for easy installation
* Administrator-only access for security

Installation

  1. Upload the download-helper folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to the Plugins or Appearance > Themes screen to use the new Download buttons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the download feature?

Only administrators (users with the manage_options capability) can see and use the download buttons.

Where are the ZIP files created?

ZIP files are created on-the-fly and downloaded directly to your computer. No files are left on the server.

What are the requirements?

  • PHP 5.6 or higher
  • WordPress 4.0 or higher
  • PHP ZipArchive extension enabled

How do I use the bulk download feature?

  1. Go to the Plugins or Themes screen
  2. Select multiple items using the checkboxes
  3. Choose “Download Selected” from the Bulk Actions dropdown
  4. Click “Apply” to download all selected items as a single ZIP file

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release: Download any installed theme or plugin as a ZIP file from the admin area.
  • Added bulk download support for plugins and themes
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