Copying and pasting a page loses its featured image, categories, SEO settings and page builder layout. Duplicating keeps everything.
When duplicating saves time
- A new service page based on an existing one.
- A seasonal page you reuse every year.
- Testing changes on a copy before touching the live page.
What a good copy includes
Content, excerpt, featured image, categories and tags, and custom fields, where page builders and SEO plugins store their data.
Keep the copy as a draft
A draft never appears on your site by accident. Rename it, change the slug, then publish.
Avoid duplicate content
Two near-identical pages compete in search results. Rewrite the title, introduction and key sections before publishing.
Clonely adds a Duplicate link in the lists, the editor and the admin bar. See the demo and how to reuse content.
Frequently asked questions
Does duplicating copy the SEO settings?
Yes, they are stored in custom fields, which are copied.
Will the copy have the same address?
No, WordPress gives it a new slug; change it before publishing.
Can I duplicate several pages at once?
Yes, with the bulk action in the list.