Download Plugins and Themes from Dashboard lets you instantly download any installed plugin or theme as a ZIP right from your WordPress admin. It’s fast, safe, and perfect for backups, migrations, audits, or sharing with developers—no FTP required.
- Download any installed plugin or theme as a ZIP from the dashboard
- One-click download buttons on Plugins and Themes pages
- Supports active, inactive, parent, and child themes
- Download specific versions where available
- Works on single and multisite WordPress installations
- Preserves original file structure for easy reinstallation
- Optional include/exclude of plugin/theme uploads and caches
- Respects user roles and capabilities for secure access
- Clean, native WordPress UI integration
- Ideal for backups, staging, audits, and quick transfers
- No FTP or hosting panel access required
- Lightweight, no bloat, minimal performance impact
- Compatible with most security and backup plugins
- Helpful error handling for corrupted or missing files
- Developer-friendly with filters and hooks for customization