I’d like to give a shout out to a “paesan,” Enrico Batocchi, for his great “Duplicate Post” plugin.
Please note that the word “duplicate” is used here as a verb, not a noun. You are not trying to delete duplicate posts (something that happens frequently if you update you blog with XML feeds). You are trying to duplicate a post. More correctly, in tech terminology, I would call this “cloning” a post.
Downloading the Plugin
Although it only claims to be compatible up to WordPress 3.1.4, a quick compatibility check (and 59 5-star ratings) appeared to speak for the solidity of the code.
You can go here, to Enrico’s own site to read more about the plugin, or see the official WordPress page and download the plugin here.
Using the Plugin
Once you’ve installed it, all you need to do is mouse over an existing post, and a new contextual item pops up – “Duplicate” -
Just click on that link, and the existing post is copied in it’s entirety to a brand new post. You only need to change whatever details you’d like for the new version, and publish.
Couldn’t be simpler, and works like a charm.
Highly recommended.
My only recommendation – rename this plugin as “Clone Post,” and you’ve got a real winner on your hands.
Bravo, Enrico!
