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How to Duplicate a Page in WordPress

Posted on by Wright Holdings, Inc.
How to Duplicate a Page in WordPress
02
Jan

Sometimes you need to create a new page that looks almost exactly like one you already built. Maybe you want the same layout but different content. Maybe you’re testing new designs without touching the original. In WordPress, this is called duplicating a page. The good news? It’s quick and easy. Let’s go step by step so you can duplicate a page in WordPress with confidence.

Why Duplicate a Page?

Duplicating a page saves time and keeps your site consistent. Instead of rebuilding from scratch, you can copy the design, structure, and settings of an existing page.

Some common reasons include:

  • Creating multiple landing pages with the same design.
  • Testing different versions of a sales page.
  • Keeping a backup copy of a page before making edits.
  • Building new content while staying on brand with layouts.

No matter the reason, the process is simple once you know the tools.

Methods for Duplicating a Page

There are two main ways to duplicate a page in WordPress: using a plugin or doing it manually.

1. Using a Plugin (Easiest Way)

Plugins make duplication a one-click task. Here are a few popular options:

  • Duplicate Page
  • Yoast Duplicate Post
  • Duplicate Page and Post

How to use a duplication plugin:

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New.
  3. Search for “Duplicate Page” (or the plugin of your choice).
  4. Install and activate it.
  5. Go to Pages → All Pages in your dashboard.
  6. Hover over the page you want to copy. You’ll see a “Duplicate” or “Clone” option.
  7. Click it, and WordPress will create a new draft of the page.

From there, you can edit the duplicate as needed without touching the original.

2. Manual Duplication (Without a Plugin)

If you don’t want to install a plugin, you can duplicate a page manually.

Steps for manual duplication:

  1. Open the page you want to copy in the WordPress editor.
  2. Switch to the “Code Editor” (in block editor: click the three-dot menu → Code Editor).
  3. Copy all the code.
  4. Create a new page (Pages → Add New).
  5. Switch that page to the Code Editor and paste in the copied code.
  6. Save as draft.

This method gives you the same layout and content. But if the page uses custom settings (like SEO fields, featured images, or advanced blocks), those may not carry over automatically.

Tips for Working With Duplicates

Duplicating a page is helpful, but you’ll want to keep things tidy:

  • Rename immediately. Change the title and URL slug so you don’t confuse it with the original.
  • Update SEO settings. If you’re using an SEO plugin, make sure the meta descriptions and keywords aren’t duplicated.
  • Swap images and text. Duplicate layouts are great, but search engines don’t like duplicate content. Update it for the new purpose.
  • Keep drafts organized. Delete duplicates you don’t need, so your dashboard doesn’t get cluttered.

Cloning Pages the Smart Way

Duplicating a page in WordPress is one of those small tricks that can save you hours. Plugins make it effortless, while manual copying works if you want fewer tools. Either way, the process helps you move faster, test ideas, and keep your site consistent.

Instead of starting from scratch each time, you get to build on a foundation that already works. That’s how you turn duplication into efficiency—and efficiency into more energy for the creative parts of your website.

Wright Holdings, Inc.