Prominent Manager
Manage WordPress plugins with ease — download, back up, and (coming soon) roll back directly from your dashboard
Consider an alternative
Prominent Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- 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 Prominent Manager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| plugin backup | >100 |
| Plugin downloader | #34 |
| plugin rollback | >100 |
| plugin-download | >100 |
| WordPress plugin manager | >100 |
About Prominent Manager
From the official readme · v1.1.4Description
Prominent Manager makes plugin management effortless.
With just one click, you can download any installed plugin as a ZIP file directly from your WordPress admin dashboard — no FTP, cPanel, or external tools needed.
Why you’ll love it:
– Quickly download plugins for backup or migration.
– Ensure you have a local copy of your favorite plugins.
– Safe, lightweight, and easy to use.
Currently, Prominent Manager focuses on plugin downloads, but upcoming updates will include:
– Theme downloads
– Plugin rollback (restore to a previous version)
– Theme rollback
No complex configuration — just install, activate, and start downloading.
Key Benefits:
– Zero performance impact.
– Secure, lossless ZIP downloads.
– Works with any plugin installed on your site.
Features
- Download any installed plugin in ZIP format.
- One-click download button under each plugin in your dashboard.
- Lightweight and secure — no performance overhead.
- No technical skills required.
Upcoming Features
- Download installed themes.
- Roll back plugins to previous versions.
- Roll back themes to previous versions.
Usage
Once activated:
– Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
– Under each plugin, you’ll see a Download button.
– Click the button to download the plugin as a ZIP file.
Troubleshooting
If the plugin isn’t working:
1. Ensure Prominent Manager is activated.
2. Check if the Download button appears under each plugin.
3. Click the button and note any error messages.
4. Open a support ticket with details from step 3.
Privacy Policy
Prominent Manager uses Appsero SDK to collect some telemetry data upon user’s confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster & make product improvements.
Appsero SDK does not gather any data by default. The SDK only starts gathering basic telemetry data when a user allows it via the admin notice. We collect the data to ensure a great user experience for all our users.
Integrating Appsero SDK DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY start gathering data, without confirmation from users in any case.
Learn more about how Appsero collects and uses this data.
Installation
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Automatic installation
- Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- Search for Prominent Manager.
- Click Install Now and then Activate.
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Manual installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file.
- Unzip it and upload the folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate from the Plugins page in your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum PHP version required?
Requires PHP 7.2 or higher (PHP 7.4+ recommended for security and performance).
What is the minimum WordPress version required?
Requires WordPress 4.0 or higher (latest version recommended).
Can I download premium or commercial plugins?
Yes, as long as they are installed on your site. Ensure you comply with their license terms.
Changelog
1.1.4
( Aug 10, 2025 )
– Minor improvements and readme update.
– System improvements
1.1.3
( jun 20, 2023 )
– Minor improvements and update.
1.1.2
( Dec 20, 2022 )
– Minor improvements and readme update.
1.1.1
( Dec 10, 2022 )
– Initial release.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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Prominent Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Prominent Manager free?
Yes. Prominent Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Prominent Manager safe to use in 2026?
Prominent Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Prominent Manager?
Prominent Manager is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 998 times since it launched in December 2022. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Prominent Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Prominent Manager 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 Prominent Manager need?
Prominent Manager requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Prominent Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on August 10, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Prominent Manager?
Prominent Manager is developed and maintained by M Hemel Hasan.
What are the best alternatives to Prominent Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Prominent Manager are Transfer Press (50+ installs), Backup Extension (10+ installs) and Titanium Compatibility Cont… (<10 installs).
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