Download Plugin as ZIP

Summarize with AI

Download Plugin as ZIP Download ZIP link on each plugin for backup or migration without FTP.

What it does

Download ZIP link on each plugin for backup or migration without FTP.

Simple on/off toggle - no settings panel.
Download this plugin as a ZIP file.
Download ZIP.
Permission Denied.

When to use it

Enable it if:

You specifically need: Download ZIP link on each plugin for backup or migration without FTP.
You want this Site Tools feature without installing a separate plugin for it.

When not to use it

How to enable it

Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Open Site Tools or search for “Download Plugin as ZIP”.
Toggle Download Plugin as ZIP on.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

How to test it

Confirm Download Plugin as ZIP is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Site Tools.
Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.

Troubleshooting

No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
Unexpected side effect. Toggle Download Plugin as ZIP off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.

Manage with WP-CLI

Prefer the command line? You can turn this module on or off with WP-CLI instead of the dashboard:

# Turn the module on
wp powersuite module enable download-plugin-zip

# Turn the module off
wp powersuite module disable download-plugin-zip

# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings live
wp powersuite module get download-plugin-zip

Managing more than one site? Add --url=https://example.com to point a command at one site. If this is a Pro module, install WP PowerSuite Pro and activate your license first. New to WP-CLI? See the full command guide.

FAQ

What does Download Plugin as ZIP do?

Download ZIP link on each plugin for backup or migration without FTP.

Is Download Plugin as ZIP free?

Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.

Does Download Plugin as ZIP need configuration?

No. It is a simple on/off toggle.

How do I turn Download Plugin as ZIP off?

Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Download Plugin as ZIP, and toggle it off.

Developer notes (hooks & filters)

Source: modules/download-plugin-zip/module.php. Boot: admin · context: admin.

Hooks (non-exhaustive): admin_post_wpps_download_plugin_zip, plugin_action_links, network_admin_plugin_action_links.