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WP Extended

The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit

4.9 out of 5 stars. 4.9 28 reviews

SMTP Email, Maintenance Mode, Duplicate Posts & Pages, Duplicate menu, Code Snippets, SVG File upload, Disable Gutenberg, Limit Login Attempts &am …

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What you get inside

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  • Every module in one interface — enable only what you need.

  • SMTP Email with built-in support for Brevo, SendGrid, Postmark, SparkPost and more.

  • Maintenance Mode with customisable layouts and access controls.

  • Menu Editor — reorder, hide or rename any admin menu item.

  • Admin Columns — organise list tables for posts, pages, media and users.

  • Code Snippets — manage PHP, HTML, CSS and JS snippets from one place.

About this plugin

WP Extended is a modular all-in-one WordPress plugin that helps you replace multiple single-purpose plugins with one lightweight toolkit.

Whether you build client sites, run an agency, manage WooCommerce stores, or just want a cleaner WordPress setup, WP Extended gives you practical tools to customise, streamline and secure your site without plugin bloat.

Instead of installing separate plugins for duplicate posts, SMTP, code snippets, SVG upload, maintenance mode, custom login URLs, user switching, post ordering, exports, admin cleanup and more, you can manage everything from one modern interface and only enable the modules you actually need.

Why WP Extended?

  • Replace plugin bloat with one modular toolkit
  • Enable only the features you need
  • Save time managing content, users and admin workflows
  • Improve day-to-day WordPress usability
  • Add practical security hardening and login protection
  • Keep your site lean with a single, well-organised plugin
  • Suitable for freelancers, agencies, developers and site owners

Popular free modules include:

  • Duplicate Posts & Pages
  • SMTP Email
  • Code Snippets
  • SVG File Upload
  • User Switching
  • Export Posts
  • Export Users
  • Post Type Order
  • Post Type Switcher
  • Quick Add Post
  • Custom Login URL
  • Limit Login Attempts
  • Maintenance Mode
  • Hide Admin Bar
  • Disable XML-RPC
  • Hide WordPress Version
  • User Enumeration Protection
  • Redirect 404 to Homepage
  • External Permalinks
  • Open External Links in New Tab
  • Rollback Manager
  • Menu Visibility
  • Pixel Tag Manager
  • User Last Login
  • Disable RSS Feeds
  • Clean Profiles
  • Classic Editor support

WP Extended is built for real WordPress workflows

WP Extended is not just another “Swiss army knife” plugin with a cluttered settings page. It is designed as a modular toolkit, so each feature feels focused and easy to manage. Recent releases have introduced a rebuilt interface, stronger export tools, better block editor support, new settings controls, and continued improvements across admin customisation, snippets, login tools and content workflows.

Use WP Extended to:

  • Duplicate and reorganise content faster
  • Export users and posts in multiple formats
  • Improve admin usability for clients and teams
  • Customise the login experience
  • Add lightweight security enhancements
  • Manage media and SVG uploads more safely
  • Reduce reliance on lots of small plugins

Who is WP Extended for?

  • Freelancers building and maintaining client sites
  • Agencies managing multiple WordPress installs
  • Developers who want useful admin and workflow tools
  • Site owners who want more control without unnecessary complexity

Pro features expand WP Extended even further with advanced admin customisation, admin columns, quick search, media replace, media trash, disable comments, disable auto updates, debug tools, cleaner dashboards and more.

If you want one plugin that helps manage WordPress more efficiently while reducing plugin sprawl, WP Extended is built for exactly that.

Documentation: https://wpextended.io/docs/
Changelog: https://wpextended.io/changelog/
Website: https://wpextended.io/

Questions

What is WP Extended?

WP Extended is a modular WordPress toolkit that combines a wide range of admin, content, media, login, export and security-related utilities into one plugin.

What makes WP Extended different from installing separate plugins?

Instead of managing many single-purpose plugins, WP Extended lets you enable only the modules you need from one interface. This reduces plugin clutter, simplifies maintenance and gives you a more consistent admin experience.

Will WP Extended slow down my website?

WP Extended is built as a modular plugin, so you can activate only the features you need. That helps keep your setup lean compared with installing lots of standalone plugins.

Which kinds of features are included?

WP Extended includes tools for duplicate posts and pages, SMTP email, code snippets, SVG uploads, user switching, post ordering, post type switching, exports, maintenance mode, custom login URLs, admin cleanup, login protection and more.

Is WP Extended a replacement for a full security plugin?

No. WP Extended includes practical hardening and login-related tools, but it is best used alongside a dedicated security solution if you need full malware scanning, firewall protection or advanced security monitoring.

Is WP Extended suitable for agencies and developers?

Yes. WP Extended is especially useful for freelancers, agencies and developers who want to standardise site setups, reduce plugin sprawl and speed up common WordPress admin tasks.

Does WP Extended support modern WordPress workflows?

Yes. Recent versions added a rebuilt interface, better block editor support in key modules, expanded export options, CLI support and continued improvements across many modules.

Where can I see the latest updates?

You can view the latest changes here: https://wpextended.io/changelog/

4.9

28 reviews

  • 5 ★ 27
  • 4 ★ 0
  • 3 ★ 1
  • 2 ★ 0
  • 1 ★ 0

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