Title: Save Now Author: Saurabh Gusain Published: October 18, 2024 Last modified: December 19, 2024 --- Search plugins This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://ps.w.org/save-now/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3183127) # Save Now By [Saurabh Gusain](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zaclabs/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/save-now.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/save-now/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/save-now/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/save-now/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/save-now/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/) ## Description Save Now allows WordPress administrators and developers to download installed plugins and themes as ZIP files directly from the WordPress admin dashboard. This tool simplifies backup and migration tasks, providing a convenient way to archive plugins and themes for safekeeping or transfer between sites. **Features**: – Download any installed plugin as a ZIP file. – Download any installed theme as a ZIP file. ### License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See the License URI for more details. ## Installation 1. Upload the `save-now` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. 3. Visit the Plugins or Themes page, where you’ll now find a “Download” link next to each installed plugin and theme. ## FAQ ### How does Save Now work? Save Now enhances the Plugins and Themes pages in your WordPress admin area by adding a “Download” link next to each installed plugin and theme. Clicking this link generates a ZIP file containing the plugin’s or theme’s files for easy downloading. ### What are the system requirements for Save Now? Save Now requires PHP version 7.2 or higher and WordPress version 5.0 or higher. Ensure that your server environment supports the ZipArchive PHP extension for proper functionality. ### Is Save Now secure? Yes, Save Now utilizes WordPress nonce verification and capability checks to ensure that only authorized administrators can download plugins and themes. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/66c37be75acd35a875f5e81eef62a6f7f53c6e5d1c8c888711d0c6b4e256a566? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[nice plugin we are using in wordpress website for saving the plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nice-plugin-we-are-using-in-wordpress-website-for-saving-the-plugins/)󠁿 [tagthatworld](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tagthatworld/) October 21, 2024 The plugin we are using in our WordPress website is a fantastic tool for managing and saving other plugins efficiently. It allows us to streamline the process of updating, organizing, and backing up plugins, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and securely. With this plugin, we can maintain a well-structured environment, reducing the risk of compatibility issues or downtime due to failed updates. Additionally, it provides options to schedule backups, monitor plugin performance, and even roll back changes if necessary, making it an essential component of our WordPress management toolkit. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3d189f6f8a2f0be432c2526e9b781f6fa2e3e87816f4beb071953d9c05e26a2f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Efficient and Time-Saving Plugin for Quick Plugin Downloads!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/efficient-and-time-saving-plugin-for-quick-plugin-downloads/)󠁿 [nobi123](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nobi123/) October 21, 2024 I’ve been using the Save Now plugin by Zaclab for a few weeks, and it’s been a real game-changer for managing my WordPress site. This plugin allows me to download installed plugins directly from the WordPress dashboard as ZIP files, making backups and migrations super easy. Here are a few key highlights: Ease of Use: The interface is simple, and the download link appears right next to each installed plugin, making it easy to generate ZIP files with just one click. Security: It includes WordPress nonce verification, ensuring only authorized users can access the download feature, which gives me peace of mind. Performance: I’ve had no issues with slowdowns or errors. Everything works smoothly, even in a multisite environment. Compatibility: Works perfectly on my WordPress 5.x setup with PHP 7.4+ and the ZipArchive class enabled on my server. Time-Saving: This plugin saves me so much time by eliminating the need to manually download plugin files via FTP. It’s a must-have for developers or anyone managing multiple sites. Overall, Save Now is a simple but incredibly effective tool for anyone who needs to backup or share WordPress plugins. Highly recommended! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0312d61374f9af6d030ee4ee530fc11b61f356c361e36cf2c6886b9d1058fb3? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Plugin is very useful for beginner wordpress developer](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-is-very-useful-for-beginner-wordpress-developer/)󠁿 [himansshut](https://profiles.wordpress.org/himansshut/) October 21, 2024 i used this plugin couple time & i found it very useful..must try ! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b14fe3d19830b95376e7de7a7287aaf5037421eae32dfb49d92b9bccb38b6392? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Nice plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nice-plugin-5221/)󠁿 [harsh221](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harsh221/) October 21, 2024 1 reply Very helpfull plugin it really help me out and much recommended [ Read all 4 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Save Now” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Saurabh Gusain ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zaclabs/) [Translate “Save Now” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/save-now) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/save-now/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/save-now/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/save-now/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/save-now/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1 * Added support for downloading installed themes as ZIP files. * Improved code structure and security. #### 1.0 * Initial release with plugin download functionality. ## Meta * Version **1.1** * Last updated **1 year ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.6.5** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Tags * [archive](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/archive/)[backup](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/backup/) [download](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/download/)[migration](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/migration/) [zip](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/zip/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/save-now/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 4 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Saurabh Gusain ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zaclabs/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/save-now/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://wpsupportchat.com/product/save-now-wordpress-plugin/)