How to Duplicate a Page in WordPress (Easy Guide)

Maybe you have created a nice page on your website. Now you want to make another one almost the same. Building a new page from the beginning can take much time. There is a simple trick. You can duplicate a page in WordPress.

Let me show you how. This article explains why copying a page is useful. I will also give you step-by-step guides. First, I show the way with a plugin. Then you will learn how to do it without a plugin. I write it for people who are not tech experts. It’s easy to understand.

Why Would You Want to Duplicate a Page?

Copying a page saves you time. It also helps your website look the same everywhere. Here are some reasons you might do this:

• Make Design Consistent: If you have a good design, you can use it again for new pages. This creates a website where every page matches.
• Create Similar Content: Suppose you have a services page. You can make a copy for each service. Change only the pictures and text.
• Backup Before Big Changes: Before making big edits, duplicate the page. That way, if you don’t like your changes, you still have the original.
• Test New Ideas: Make a copy and try new layouts or content. If it looks good, use it. If not, no problem. Your old page is still there.

How to Duplicate a Page with a Plugin

The easiest way is to use a plugin. Plugins add extra features to your WordPress. Many plugins can do this, but I explain the popular one.

The name is “Yoast Duplicate Post.” It’s free and simple.

Step 1: Install the Yoast Duplicate Post Plugin

First, add the plugin to your site.

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on Plugins, then Add New.
3. In the search box, type “Yoast Duplicate Post.”
4. Find it in the results and click Install Now.
5. After installation, the button will become Activate. Click that too.

Great! The plugin is now ready to use.

Step 2: Adjust Plugin Settings (If You Want)

This plugin works with the default settings. But you can change some things.

1. In your dashboard menu, go to Settings, then Duplicate Post.
2. Under What to copy, you can choose which page parts get copied. Most people do not need to change this.
3. Under Permissions, set which users can duplicate pages. Usually, only admins can.
4. Under Display, choose where the copy link will be found. The default is okay.

Step 3: Duplicate the Page

Now, let’s copy a page.

1. In your dashboard, click Pages > All Pages.
2. Move your mouse over the page you want to copy.
3. You will see something new, called Clone. Click on it.

WordPress makes a copy at once. The new page is saved as a draft. It will have the same title. You can click to edit it.

You may also see New Draft. This copies your page and opens the editor so you can start working right away.

How to Duplicate a Page Without a Plugin

Maybe you don’t want more plugins. That is no problem. You can copy your page by hand. This works best with the block editor (Gutenberg).

Step 1: Open the Page to Copy

On your dashboard, go to Pages > All Pages. Find the page and click to edit.

Step 2: Select and Copy Everything

Inside the editor:

1. Click any place in your page content.
2. Press Ctrl+A (Windows) or Cmd+A (Mac) to select all content.
3. Click the three dots at the top of the editor.
4. Choose Copy Block(s).

This copies the whole layout and content.

Step 3: Paste Into New Page

Now make a new page:

1. Go to Pages > Add New.
2. Give your page a new title.
3. Click in the large text area.
4. Press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) to paste.

All your blocks will appear. You can edit text, change images, or add new blocks. When done, click Publish.

Remember, this manual way does not copy everything. It does not copy the featured image, SEO settings, or special page templates. A plugin copies more things.

Tips When Duplicating Pages

Here are some things to help you do this job well:

• Rename the Draft at Once: The duplicate will keep the same title as the old page. Change it so you don’t get mixed up.
• Check the URL: WordPress will add “-2” to the new page URL. Make sure to edit the permalink so it is easy to remember and fits your new page.
• Update Your Content: Don’t leave pages with the same content. Google and other search engines dislike duplicate content. Change your text, headings, and images on the copied page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is it bad for SEO to duplicate a page?
Yes, if you publish two pages that are the same. Search engines do not like duplicate content. Always make your new page a little different before publishing.

2. Can I use the same method for posts?
Yes. The Yoast Duplicate Post plugin works for posts as well. The manual way also works.

3. Does duplicating a page copy the images?
Yes, it copies the image blocks. But it does not make a new image file. Both pages use the same image file in your Media Library.

4. What is the fastest way to duplicate a page?
The quickest way is with a plugin like Yoast Duplicate Post. You can copy your page with one click.

5. I don’t see the “Clone” option—why?
Check if the plugin is active. Also, look under Settings > Duplicate Post and see if your user role has permission to clone pages.

Now you know how to duplicate a page in WordPress. Try it. It saves you much time and makes website work easier.