Download Plugin is a free download tool that lets you quickly save local copies of WordPress plugins, much like Download Plugins and Themes from Dashboard. When you activate it, you’ll notice a new ‘Download’ link appear in your plugin dashboard. You can click on any of them to store a local copy of the file with the related data connected to your accounts.

The download manager is essential if you’re planning to migrate to a new site, and you want to transfer the files. There are also times that WordPress or developers may remove the plugins from the store when they’re no longer available. If you save them, you can reinstall them at any time, but you won’t receive any support for technical issues.

Download your favorite plugins

Downloading and installing the plugins you need for your WordPress site is easy and can be performed in the admin section of the site. Download Plugin takes it a step further by adding a ‘Download’ button by each plugin, letting you save a local copy of it on your device. It also helps retain any unique ones you’ve received from a commercial entity with your account details linked to them.

Transfer the files

Once you’ve saved the files, it’s easy to migrate the plugins to a new site by reinstalling them. You’ll need to activate them with your account details and any linked platforms. You’ll want to install Download Plugin on the new website’s platform to secure save any future changes or new plugins you acquire along the way.

Customized settings

Some developers or users love to make changes to plugins, especially where coding is needed to improve or personalize them. While WordPress will keep the original version in the store, it won’t keep your programmed version for you. Download Plugin lets you save it directly from the dashboard so you don’t have to go hunting for the file or redo the code when you change sites.

Preserve your plugins

Download Plugin is ideal for anyone managing WordPress sites who enjoys working with plugins and wants to transfer or make changes to any plugins. It’s relatively straightforward to use, thanks to the ‘Download’ button that appears on the dashboard.