PLX Multi-Environments
Manage separate Development, Staging, and Production environments directly from the Wordpress Admin screen.
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- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dev | >100 |
| developer | >100 |
| environment | >100 |
| production | >100 |
| staging | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PLX Multi-Environments
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
PLX Multi-Environments manages separate Development, Staging, and Production environments directly from within the WordPress Admin screen.
Once the separate configuration files have been installed and your existing wp-config.php settings have been backed up
you\’re then free to enter each of your environments database settings. When you push your files between servers you no
longer need to edit the configuration.
Important: Although the plugin will automatically backup your current settings to wp-config.backup.php, we strongly recommend backing up
your wp-config.php file before completing the plugin installation.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plx-multienvdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the \’Plugins\’ screen in WordPress.
- After successful activation go to the Settings->Environments screen or click on the Install button that appears at the top of the Admin screen.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the environment files.
- After a successful installation you can enter your Development, Staging, and Production credentials on each tab and then Save Changes.
- Copy all of the wp-config.*.php files in the root of your WordPress site to your other environments.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
1.0.1
- Tested for compatibility with WordPress 4.9
- Fixed CSS layout issues with tabs in admin screen
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FAQ
PLX Multi-Environments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is PLX Multi-Environments free?
Yes. PLX Multi-Environments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PLX Multi-Environments safe to use in 2026?
PLX Multi-Environments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PLX Multi-Environments?
PLX Multi-Environments is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,060 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does PLX Multi-Environments work with WordPress 7.1?
PLX Multi-Environments is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does PLX Multi-Environments need?
PLX Multi-Environments requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was PLX Multi-Environments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 22, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes PLX Multi-Environments?
PLX Multi-Environments is developed and maintained by Webmaster.
What are the best alternatives to PLX Multi-Environments?
The most popular alternatives to PLX Multi-Environments are Taxonomy Thumbnail (3K+ installs), WP PHP Console (500+ installs) and Gravity Forms – Tab Index (100+ installs).
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