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MainWP Clone Extension
MainWP Clone Extension is a WordPress plugin from MainWP that duplicates an existing site to a new location.
Product facts
- Version
- 5.1
- Released
- 13 October 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 / year on its own
Overview
Setting up a new WordPress site from scratch takes time, and repeating the same build for every client or project adds up. Migrating a site by hand also calls for technical steps that many people would rather avoid. MainWP Clone Extension handles the copy for you, so a site you already have configured can become the starting point for the next one.
The extension runs inside the MainWP Dashboard and works with the Child plugins, so it needs no extra plugins or outside APIs. It is open source and self-hosted, which keeps your data under your control. You can create as many clones as you need, which suits agencies, client portfolios and blog networks that grow by repeating a proven setup.
Features
- Complete site duplication: Clone a whole WordPress site, including themes, plugins, settings, content and media, to create an exact replica at a new location.
- Works with MainWP Dashboard: The extension runs with the MainWP Dashboard and Child plugins, so no additional plugins or external APIs are needed to clone a site.
- Simple for any skill level: The interface is meant for users of any experience, so cloning does not call for technical skills or complicated configuration.
- No limit on clones: Create as many clones as your work requires, whether you manage several client sites or grow a network of blogs.
- Automated cloning process: The copy is automated, which cuts the manual work of rebuilding a site and leaves more time for the rest of your projects.
- Self-hosted and private: As an open-source, self-hosted tool, it keeps your data private and under your control, which helps protect client information.
- Clone policy settings: Clone settings reject an invalid or unreadable site selection instead of saving a partial policy, and saves report when they cannot be completed.
- Abilities API support: WordPress Abilities API support lets you view and manage Clone policy settings, with protection against conflicting changes when settings are saved.
Best for
- Web agencies managing many client WordPress sites
- Developers who reuse one configured site as a starting point
- Owners of blog networks or affiliate site groups
Changelog
Version 5.1 — 13 September 2026
- Fixed Clone settings now reject an invalid or unreadable site selection instead of saving a partial policy.
- New WordPress Abilities API support for viewing and managing Clone policy settings.
- Improved Clone settings saves now protect against conflicting changes and report when a save cannot be completed.
Earlier versions
- 5.0.1 (5 May 2025): 4 new, 2 improved, 1 fixed, 1 removed
- 5.0 (27 February 2024): 1 improved
- 4.0.3 (7 December 2022): 1 improved
FAQ
Is MainWP Clone Extension free?
The code of MainWP Clone Extension is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of MainWP Clone Extension gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of MainWP Clone Extension is this?
Version 5.1, released 13 October 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update MainWP Clone Extension?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of MainWP Clone Extension for you.







