How to Batch Install WordPress Plugins

For those of us who setup new WordPress installations frequently, installing the same plugins over and over again can get tedious. But we all know there’s a handful of essentials that we include on every site we build. I’ve found the best way to batch install WordPress plugins is by using WPCore.

WPCore is a free site & plugin that allows you to create collections of your favorite WordPress plugins, and then batch install them all at once. A free membership allots 5 collections with 18 plugins each. With a pro account, you can have over 100 collections and 100 plugins per collection.

Batch Install WordPress Plugins Video Tutorial

1. Create an account at WPCore

• Go to wpcore.com & register for a free account

2. Create a new collection of plugins

• Once logged in, click the “New” button
• Give your collection a name, and optionally, a description
• Choose whether to make it public or private

3. Add plugins to your collection

• After clicking “Continue,” you can start adding plugins to your collection
• Type the name of the plugin. If you know the plugin’s slug, that will provide the best results.
• Select the plugin from the dropdown list. Then click “Add.”
• Once you’ve added everything you need…

4. Install the WPCore plugin on your site

• Go to Plugins > Add New
• Search for “wpcore”
• Install the WPCore Plugin Manager plugin

5. Add a collection using the collection key from WPCore

• Navigate to the new menu item, WPCore > Manage Keys
• Copy the collection key from WPCore, and paste it into the input field on the Manage Keys page
• Click “Save Collection”

6. Install plugins

• Double-check all your plugins are listed
• Click “Install plugins”
• Check the box at the top to select all plugins
• Go to “Bulk Actions”
• Choose “Install”
• Click “Apply”

It’s even easier than the steps above would indicate. If you found a better way to batch install WordPress plugins, please let us know in the comments.