Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard PRO adds ZIP download controls to WordPress administration. Prepare add-on and theme files for local review, testing, or archiving without FTP or cPanel access.

Choose files and archive layout

Download an individual plugin from the Plugins page, or a theme or child theme from Appearance > Themes. You can also download all installed plugins and themes in one combined file. For plugin and theme ZIPs, choose whether to include the main directory or start at the inner folders level. You can append the plugin or theme version number to the ZIP filename. Select ZipArchive or PclZip for ZIP handling, according to your server and utilities requirements.

Set recurring downloads

Configure periodical downloads for extensions and themes at intervals from once a minute to every four weeks. For scheduled ZIP files, you can add the date and time to filenames, tailor the naming convention, and choose the storage location. These settings help distinguish files from various runs and organize recurring archives.

Style the dashboard link

Customize the download link shown on the Plugins page by changing its color, font weight, or displayed text. The link keeps the download action available beside the relevant plugin.

Installation and settings

Install the PRO plugin on the WordPress website where you want to download plugins and themes. Use its settings and dashboard controls to configure ZIP behavior, scheduled downloads, filenames, storage paths, and download link styling.