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.