Download Plugins and Themes from Dashboard Pro lets you instantly download any installed plugin or theme as a ZIP right from your WordPress admin. Perfect for quick backups, migrations, staging, or sharing with developers—no FTP needed, no file manager hassle, and fully compatible with multisite and modern hosting setups.
- One-click ZIP downloads for plugins and themes
- Download active, inactive, or must-use (MU) plugins
- Export parent and child themes with ease
- Supports single site and WordPress multisite
- Works without FTP or server access
- Includes plugin/theme version in filenames
- Option to include/exclude vendor and build files
- Secure capability checks for admins only
- Respects file permissions and server limits
- Lightweight, fast, and bloat‑free
- Bulk-select and download multiple items
- Clean, native WordPress UI in the dashboard
- Great for backups, audits, and code reviews
- Compatible with most caching and security plugins
- Developer-friendly hooks and filters