Deploy & Sync Content
Move your content easily from your production instance to your development instance.
Use with caution
Deploy & Sync Content works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Deploy & Sync Content stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| deploy | #8 |
| download | >100 |
| sync | #88 |
| transfer | >100 |
| upload | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Deploy & Sync Content
From the official readme · v2.2.0Description
⚠️ Warning: Experimental plugin. Please make a full backup before use and test thoroughly.
About
The WordPress ecosystem has never offered a simple solution for managing content between environments. Since its inception, one problem persists: granular deployment of content and configurations.
You develop on a test site and want to send only certain content to your production site. With existing tools, two scenarios often occur: creating duplicates… or having to overwrite the entire database. The constraints imposed by the diversity of plugin ecosystem operations have already caused several attempts to fail.
We are convinced that a solution is possible.
That’s why we designed Deploy & Sync Content: a new approach, designed to finally offer selective synchronization between your environments.
Main Features
The free version offers unidirectional synchronization (Production → Staging/Local), ideal for simply transferring your content and media between your sites.
For bidirectional synchronization and advanced features, check out the Pro version(https://wp-deployer.io/en/features).
Intelligent database merging: The plugin detects existing content to update or create it as needed. You thus maintain the consistency of your environments and avoid any loss of information.
Unidirectional synchronization (free version): Production → Staging/Local: quickly transfer your content and media between your sites.
Data conflict management: The tool identifies and allows you to resolve differences before import, ensuring updates without loss.
Automatic ID mapping: Avoid duplicates and inconsistencies related to page builders and ID references.
Preservation of content relationships: Posts, taxonomies, media and metadata remain correctly linked after each synchronization.
Terms of use and External Services
Deploy & Sync Content is free to use and relies on the following services:
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Online Configuration Service (wp-deployer.io)
- Purpose: Configures and updates the export/import system. This service is optional, but recommended until alternatives are provided by the community.
- Data Collection:
- IP address of your WordPress instance
- Production URL (from plugin settings)
- Site URL
- When Used:
- During plugin activation
- For configuration updates
- For license verification (Pro version)
- Security: This data is used to protect our systems from spam and malicious use
- Privacy: Data is not shared with any business partners
- Terms & Privacy: https://wp-deployer.io/en/general-terms-and-conditions-use-gtcu
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Local Data Storage
- Purpose: Temporary storage for content synchronization
- Location: in the
uploadsdirectory of your WordPress installations - Security: Data is stored on your servers and is not transmitted to any external services
Credits
Deploy & Sync Content is developed by EA Lab.
Deploy & Sync Content includes the plugin.json file from the WP Optimize plugin
(GPLv2+ licensed).
Deploy & Sync Content includes various software dependencies taken from the packagist
repository, listed in vendor and vendor-prefixed directories. Most
of them are unaltered in functionality. The only patched library is
jfcherng/php-diff, which has been patched for translation and customized
rendering.
Installation
- Install and activate first on your production instance. You will be guided
through the activation steps. - Then do the same on your development instance. Please note that it’s highly recommended that your development instance shares a common history with the production instance.
Frequently asked questions
Is my site compatible?
To know if your site is compatible, you can refer to the page https://wp-deployer.io/en/compatibility-wp-plugins-and-themes If one of your plugins is not on the list, its compatibility must be checked before using Deploy & Sync Content. You can ask the developers of the unchecked plugin to make it compatible with our system.
I’m a plugin developer! How do I make my plugin compatible?
Please contact us on our forum. The process to make your plugin compatible varies over its complexity, so we’ll need you to share technical details on how it works.
How does an import work?
Launch the diff from the Deploy & Sync Content interface on your staging/local. The system generates a package with your changes to verify and merge. It identifies existing content to update or create as needed, ensuring continuity and consistency of your environments. Then click on import, the existing content from your production on your staging/local will be saved.
Can I synchronize my staging site to production?
The free version only allows one-way synchronization (Production → Staging/Local). The Pro version allows bidirectional synchronization to send your staging content to production.
What types of content are supported?
All core WordPress content is supported: posts, pages, media, taxonomies. Third-party content may be supported such as WooCommerce products. 3rd-party support may vary.
Does the plugin work on shared hosting?
Deploy & Sync Content should work on most types of hosting, including shared servers, VPS, and cloud solutions. If it doesn’t work for you, feel free to contact us on the forum.
How do I manage data conflicts between my production site and my staging site?
Deploy & Sync Content includes an advanced conflict detection system, allowing you to review and resolve differences before importing the synchronization.
Is there a limit to the number of content items that can be synchronized?
The free version contains a limit per synchronization, mostly for performance reasons. This limit may be lifted after some performance work is done.
Does Deploy & Sync Content support CLI commands?
Yes, Deploy & Sync Content includes a command-line interface (CLI) for integration into CI/CD workflows and automation of synchronizations.
Changelog
2.2.0
- Fix: postmeta relying on excluded posts do not make the UI crash anymore.
- Fix: Reference fields pointing on inexistant or excluded items do not crash anymore.
- Fix: Items referencing unmodified items will now force retrieve such items instead of returning null or throwing an exception.
- Fix: Fixed nonce problems (unmatched values) preventing imports.
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Fix: Fixed package sending bug that was caused by misuse of getBaseDirectory.
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New: New transmutation handler: DelimitedTransmutationHandler (UI to do).
2.1.1
- Fix: Fixed settings form that unsets values upon save instead of keeping them.
2.1.0
- Compliance fixes.
2.0.4
- Compliance fixes.
2.0.3
- Compliance fixes.
2.0.2
- Compliance fixes.
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FAQ
Deploy & Sync Content: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Deploy & Sync Content free?
Yes. Deploy & Sync Content is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Deploy & Sync Content safe to use in 2026?
Deploy & Sync Content works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Deploy & Sync Content?
Deploy & Sync Content is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,137 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 110 times in the last 30 days.
Does Deploy & Sync Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Deploy & Sync Content is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Deploy & Sync Content need?
Deploy & Sync Content requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Deploy & Sync Content last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on November 20, 2025 (11 months ago).
Who makes Deploy & Sync Content?
Deploy & Sync Content is developed and maintained by ealab.
What are the best alternatives to Deploy & Sync Content?
The most popular alternatives to Deploy & Sync Content are Publish to Netlify (100+ installs), Deploy Webhook Button (100+ installs) and Copy Post (20+ installs).
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