Presets
The Presets plugin allows you to fill your WordPress installation with previously defined settings in just a few seconds, allowing you to test it without the need to change the settings every time manually.
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Presets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Presets stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| debug | >100 |
| tests | >100 |
About Presets
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
The Presets plugin allows you to fill your WordPress installation with previously defined settings in just a few seconds, allowing you to test it without the need to change the settings every time manually.
Currently, you can change WordPress core general settings, define plugins to be activated/deactivate, and WooCommerce initial support with some basic settings when a preset is triggered. The goal will be to bring more WordPress settings. Also, we hope to make it easy in the long term to extend and bring more plugin settings.
This plugin hasn’t been developed to be working on production sites, and it’s mostly for testing plugins that require you to change the settings all the time.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory or the plugin zip on the WP Admin panel (Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin) - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Should I use this plugin?
That plugin is not for production sites. It means that it won’t probably make sense if you want to use it on your live site. It was created mostly with support teams or developers in mind that need to test things quickly and changing specific settings is required for that.
How can I make donations for the Presets plugin?
We don’t take donations currently, but you can help one of these projects instead as these are really important when it comes to making a better WordPress community: WordPress Foundation: https://wordpressfoundation.org/donate/ The Big Orange Heart Foundation: https://www.bigorangeheart.org/donate/
I’m a developer and I would like to help with the plugin development. How can I do that?
That’s great! Thank you for getting involved. 🙂 You can see the repository here: https://github.com/felipelousantos/wp-presets
Changelog
2.0.0
- Recreated the code to OOP.
- Removed the core user meta feature.
- Removed the Plugins module settings.
1.0.0
Added notes feature.
0.3.0
Added some of the WordPress General Settings and WooCommerce main settings.
0.2.0
Added the Plugins Module allowing you to activate/deactivate plugins when the preset is triggered.
0.1.0
Beta version.
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FAQ
Presets: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Presets free?
Yes. Presets is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Presets safe to use in 2026?
Presets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Presets?
Presets is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,790 times since it launched in April 2021. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does Presets work with WordPress 7.1?
Presets is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Presets need?
Presets requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Presets last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on May 16, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Presets?
Presets is developed and maintained by Allyson.
What are the best alternatives to Presets?
The most popular alternatives to Presets are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).
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