KP Zip Downloader
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About
This plugin allows administrators to download installed plugins and themes as ZIP files directly from the WordPress dashboard.
What It Does
KP Zip Downloader adds a download button to the WordPress admin that lets administrators package any installed plugin or theme into a ZIP file directly from the dashboard. The downloaded archive matches the original plugin or theme folder structure, so it can be moved to another site or stored as a local backup. It is a one-function utility with no settings page or configuration required.
Who It's For
This plugin is best for agencies, freelancers, and developers who frequently need to move customized plugins or themes between client sites, staging environments, or local installs. It also suits site owners who want a quick way to back up a customized theme or plugin folder before updating. Anyone running a multi-site network or doing routine maintenance will find the time savings worthwhile.
Who Should Skip It
If you only need full site backups, a dedicated backup plugin like UpdraftPlus or BackWPup is a better fit since this tool only handles individual plugin and theme folders. Casual site owners with no customization work and no migration needs will get little value from it.
The Bottom Line
KP Zip Downloader does one thing and does it simply, with excellent compatibility and recent maintenance that justify the 67.24 quality score. The main weaknesses are its tiny install count and almost non-existent public support record, so it is a reasonable pick for developers comfortable troubleshooting on their own. If community trust and a proven track record matter more to you, the alternatives above are safer choices.
Related Plugins
Pick WP Rollback if you need to roll back plugin and theme versions from the official repository, as it bundles versioning with ZIP download capability and a far larger install base.
Choose zipaddr-jp if your primary need is Japanese postal code address autocompletion rather than theme and plugin packaging.
Pick Download Plugin if you want a more widely used alternative dedicated to packaging plugins and themes, with 60,000 installs behind it.
Choose Create Block Theme if you are working on block themes and want to export a child theme ZIP directly from the Site Editor, which is a more theme-design focused workflow.
Pick Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard if you want a similarly scoped tool with a larger community (30,000 installs) and more public history.