Description
R2K Terms Copier is a simple and powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to duplicate any taxonomy term (categories, tags, or custom taxonomies) along with all associated meta data without relationships.
Key Features
- One-Click Duplication: Simply hover over any term in the taxonomy list and click “Duplicate”
- Complete Meta Data Copy: All term meta data is automatically copied to the duplicate
- Preserves Relationships: Parent-child term relationships are maintained
- Smart Naming: Automatically appends “(Copy)” to duplicated terms, with automatic numbering if duplicates exist
- Works with All Taxonomies: Compatible with categories, tags, and any custom taxonomies
- Security First: Includes nonce verification and capability checks
- User-Friendly: Clear success and error messages
How It Works
- Navigate to any taxonomy term list (e.g., Posts Categories)
- Hover over the term you want to duplicate
- Click the “Duplicate” link that appears in the row actions
- The term is instantly duplicated with all its meta data
Use Cases
- Duplicate complex category structures with custom meta fields
- Create template terms for reuse
- Quickly create variations of existing terms
- Copy terms with ACF or other custom field data
- Duplicate hierarchical term structures
Developer Hooks
The plugin provides a filter for developers to customize behavior:
r2k_terms_copier_skip_meta_keys– Filter to exclude specific meta keys from duplication
Developer Information
Filters
r2k_terms_copier_skip_meta_keys– Array of meta keys to skip during duplication
Example usage:
add_filter( ‘r2k_terms_copier_skip_meta_keys’, function( $keys ) { $keys[] = ‘my_custom_key’; return $keys; } );
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin support page or contact the developer.
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Installation
Automatic Installation
- Go to Plugins Add New in your WordPress admin
- Search for “R2K Terms Copier”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual Installation
- Upload the
r2k-terms-copierfolder to/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- No configuration needed – it works immediately!
FAQ
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Does this work with custom taxonomies?
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Yes! R2K Terms Copier works with all taxonomies including categories, tags, and any custom taxonomies registered in WordPress.
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Will child terms be duplicated?
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Currently, only the selected term is duplicated. Child terms are not automatically duplicated, but the parent-child relationship is preserved if the original term had a parent.
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What meta data is copied?
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All term meta data is copied by default. You can use the
r2k_terms_copier_skip_meta_keysfilter to exclude specific meta keys if needed. -
What permissions are required?
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Users need the
manage_categoriescapability to duplicate terms. -
Can I customize the duplicate name?
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The plugin automatically appends “(Copy)” to the term name. If a term with that name already exists, it will add a number (e.g., “Term (Copy) 1”).
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- One-click term duplication
- Complete meta data copying
- Parent-child relationship preservation
- Smart naming with automatic numbering
- Security features (nonce verification, capability checks)
- Admin notices for user feedback
1.0.1
- Support Polylang
- Redirect to edit term screen after copy


