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Last updated: 19/08/2026

Download Plugin as Zip

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

Overview

Need a copy of an installed WordPress theme without opening FTP, cPanel, or your hosting file manager?

Download Theme as ZIP adds a convenient Download ZIP button directly to the WordPress Themes screen. You can package any installed theme into a ready-to-use ZIP file for backup, migration, development, or safekeeping—all from inside WordPress.

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Who is this for?
  • Developers who need quick copies of installed plugins
  • Agencies moving custom plugins between client websites
  • Site owners who want to back up a plugin before updating or replacing it
  • Administrators who prefer not to use FTP or hosting file managers
  • Multisite administrators managing plugins from Network Admin

Features

Download Installed Themes in One Click
Adds a Download ZIP button to the theme details screen under Appearance → Themes, making theme exports easily accessible.
No FTP or File Manager Required
Package and download an installed theme without connecting to the server or manually navigating through WordPress files.
Ready-to-Use Versioned ZIP Files
Downloaded archives include the theme slug and version in the filename, making exported themes easier to identify and organize.
Proper Child Theme Handling
When downloading a child theme, WP PowerSuite exports only that child theme's folder rather than unnecessarily including its parent theme.

Turn Installed Plugins Into Portable ZIP Files

  • Sometimes you already have the plugin you need installed on a WordPress website—but no longer have the original ZIP package readily available.
  • Instead of connecting to the server, locating the plugin directory, downloading all its files, and manually creating an archive, WP PowerSuite handles the process directly from WordPress.
  • Click Download ZIP, and the module packages the plugin into a ready-to-download archive while preserving its plugin directory structure.

Useful for Custom and Modified Plugins

  • This can be particularly useful for agencies and developers working with custom plugins or site-specific functionality.
  • If a custom plugin exists on one website and you need a copy for development, migration, testing, or another installation, you can export it directly from the Plugins screen.
  • It's also convenient before making major changes to a plugin when you want a quick copy of the currently installed files.

Use Cases

  • Back Up a Theme Before Editing
    Create a quick copy of the currently installed theme before making significant code or design changes.
  • Download a Custom Theme
    Retrieve a custom-built theme directly from WordPress for local development, staging, or migration.
  • Move a Theme Between Websites
    Package an installed theme into a ZIP that can be transferred to another WordPress installation.
  • Work Without FTP
    Download theme files when you have WordPress administration access without needing separate hosting or FTP access.

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