Description
Theme & Extension Downloader is a simple utility plugin that allows WordPress administrators to download any installed plugin or theme as a ZIP file. Perfect for creating backups, migrating extensions between sites, or sharing custom plugins/themes.
Key Features:
- Download any installed plugin as a ZIP file
- Download any installed theme as a ZIP file
- Bulk download multiple items in a single ZIP bundle
- See active/inactive status at a glance
- Seamless admin integration under Plugins and Appearance menus
- Secure – admin-only with nonce verification
Use Cases:
- Create quick backups before updating plugins
- Migrate custom plugins to staging sites
- Share custom-developed themes with clients
- Archive plugins you want to keep for later
Simple & Lightweight:
This plugin does one thing and does it well. No bloat, no upsells, no tracking. Just a clean, simple interface for downloading your extensions.
Screenshots
Download Plugins page – View and download all installed plugins 
Download Themes page – View and download all installed themes
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/theme-extension-downloader - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Go to Plugins Download Plugins or Appearance Download Themes
FAQ
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Can I download inactive plugins/themes?
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Yes! You can download any installed plugin or theme, whether it’s active or inactive.
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Where are downloaded files saved?
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Downloads are served directly to your browser and saved to your default downloads folder.
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How do I download multiple items at once?
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Use the checkboxes to select multiple plugins or themes, then click “Download Selected”. They’ll be bundled into a single ZIP file.
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Is this plugin secure?
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Yes. The plugin requires administrator privileges and uses WordPress nonces for all download requests. It also validates that requested items are actually installed.
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Does it work with multisite?
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The plugin works on individual sites within a multisite network.
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What about mu-plugins?
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Currently only regular plugins and themes are supported.
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Contributors & Developers
“Theme & Extension Downloader” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Download individual plugins and themes
- Bulk download multiple items
- Admin menu integration
- Active/inactive status display