Download Theme as ZIP

Summarize with AI

Download Theme as ZIP ZIP download button on each theme for backup or migration without FTP.

What it does

ZIP download button on each theme for backup or migration without FTP.

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

When to use it

Enable it if:

You specifically need: ZIP download button on each theme 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 Theme as ZIP”.
Toggle Download Theme as ZIP on.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

How to test it

Confirm Download Theme 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 Theme 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-theme-zip

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

# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings live
wp powersuite module get download-theme-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 Theme as ZIP do?

ZIP download button on each theme for backup or migration without FTP.

Is Download Theme as ZIP free?

Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.

Does Download Theme as ZIP need configuration?

No. It is a simple on/off toggle.

How do I turn Download Theme as ZIP off?

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

Developer notes (hooks & filters)

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

Hooks (non-exhaustive): admin_post_wpps_download_theme_zip, admin_footer-themes.php.