Title: Transfer Press – The Ultimate WordPress Plugin Zip Downloader, Activator Author: Ruman Ahmed Published: May 24, 2025 Last modified: August 2, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/transfer-press/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3554669) ![](https://ps.w.org/transfer-press/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3574830) # Transfer Press – The Ultimate WordPress Plugin Zip Downloader, Activator By [Ruman Ahmed](https://profiles.wordpress.org/algorithmsunlocks/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/transfer-press.2.4.5.zip) * [Details](https://brx.wordpress.org/plugins/transfer-press/#description) * [Reviews](https://brx.wordpress.org/plugins/transfer-press/#reviews) * [Installation](https://brx.wordpress.org/plugins/transfer-press/#installation) * [Development](https://brx.wordpress.org/plugins/transfer-press/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/transfer-press/) ## Description **Transfer Press** is a WordPress plugin for seamlessly downloading, exporting, and importing plugins between WordPress installations. Whether you’re a developer moving plugins from staging to production, an agency deploying consistent plugin stacks across client sites, or a site owner creating plugin backups, Transfer Press streamlines your plugin migration workflow. Forget dealing with FTP, ZIP tools, or file managers. Plugin migration and backup become a simple process directly from your WordPress dashboard. With Transfer Press, you can: * Download any installed plugin as a clean ZIP archive with one click. * Import plugin ZIP files and optionally activate them instantly. * Speed up staging-to-production migrations and site cloning. * Create quick plugin backups before updates or handovers. **Ideal for:** * WordPress developers * Agencies managing multiple client sites * Freelancers performing regular migrations * Site owners creating plugin backups ### Features * Download installed plugins as ZIP archives * Import plugin ZIP files and install with one click * Optional auto-activation after import * Works on both single-site and multisite WordPress setups * Smart interface with progress bars and real-time notifications * Secure import validation to prevent malformed uploads * Ideal for plugin migrations, cloning, and backups * No FTP or file manager required ### Usage 1. Open **Transfer Press** from your WordPress dashboard. 2. To export, choose a plugin, click **Export**, and download the generated ZIP file. 3. To import, upload a plugin ZIP file and click **Import**. The plugin will be installed and can be activated automatically. ### License This plugin is licensed under the **GPLv2 or later**. ## Screenshots [⌊Download plugin screen⌉⌊Download plugin screen⌉[ Download plugin screen [⌊Import plugin interface⌉⌊Import plugin interface⌉[ Import plugin interface [⌊Plugin export progress with ZIP download⌉⌊Plugin export progress with ZIP download⌉[ Plugin export progress with ZIP download [⌊Import success and activation notice⌉⌊Import success and activation notice⌉[ Import success and activation notice [⌊Support plugin screen⌉⌊Support plugin screen⌉[ Support plugin screen ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/transfer-press` or install it via the WordPress Plugin Directory. 2. Activate it from the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Navigate to **Transfer Press > Export** to export plugins. 4. Use **Transfer Press > Import** to upload and install plugin ZIP files. ## FAQ ### Can I migrate plugins between two WordPress sites? Yes. Export the plugin as a ZIP file from one site and import it into another using Transfer Press. ### Will the plugin be activated automatically after importing? Yes. You can choose to activate the plugin automatically after it has been imported. ### Does Transfer Press support WordPress Multisite? Yes. Transfer Press works with both single-site and multisite WordPress installations. ### Can I transfer premium plugins? Yes. Premium plugins can be exported and imported as ZIP files, provided you comply with the plugin author’s licensing terms. ### Is FTP required? No. Everything is handled directly through the WordPress dashboard. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Transfer Press – The Ultimate WordPress Plugin Zip Downloader, Activator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ruman Ahmed ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/algorithmsunlocks/) [Translate “Transfer Press – The Ultimate WordPress Plugin Zip Downloader, Activator” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/transfer-press) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/transfer-press/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/transfer-press/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/transfer-press/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/transfer-press/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.4.5 – August 2, 2026 * Maintenance release. #### 2.4.4 – August 2, 2026 * Updated contributors, donate link, and author URI. #### 2.4.3 – August 2, 2026 * Updated author URI. #### 2.4.2 – July 17, 2026 * Update changelog #### 2.4.1 – June 17, 2026 * Minor bug fixes and improvements. #### 2.4.0 – June 16, 2026 * Import now respects the configured maximum upload size instead of a hardcoded 2 MB client-side limit. * Upload card now shows the actual allowed upload size. * Improved user interface. #### 2.3.1 – May 30, 2026 * Raised default plugin import upload size from 2 MB to a consistent 5 MB. * Fixed inconsistent upload size defaults. * UI/UX improvements. #### 2.2.1 – March 31, 2026 * Fixed PHP warning. #### 2.2.0 – March 30, 2026 * Enhanced security with proper capability checks and nonce verification. * Added file size validation for plugin uploads. * Improved error handling throughout the plugin. * Fixed version inconsistencies across plugin files. * Enhanced input sanitization and output escaping. * Fixed code style and formatting issues. #### 2.0.0 – June 10, 2025 * Added header. * Replaced the old file selection dropdown with Vue 3 Multiselect fields. * Added user guide and documentation. * Improved the Export page. * Improved the Import page. #### 1.0.0 – April 19, 2025 * Initial public release. * Export and download plugin ZIP files. * Upload and import plugin ZIP files. * Activate plugins after import. * Toast notifications and visual feedback. ## Meta * Version **2.4.5** * Last updated **3 days ago** * Active installations **40+** * WordPress version ** 5.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.2** * PHP version ** 8.0 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/transfer-press/) * Tags * [plugin backup](https://brx.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/plugin-backup/)[Plugin downloader](https://brx.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/plugin-downloader/) [plugin export](https://brx.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/plugin-export/) * [Advanced View](https://brx.wordpress.org/plugins/transfer-press/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/transfer-press/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/transfer-press/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Ruman Ahmed ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/algorithmsunlocks/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/transfer-press/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://wordpress.org/plugins/transfer-press)