Best method to create Wordpress "Templates" so every new wordpress install contains certain plugin sets at base level.

[EasySunshine]

Hello,

I'm looking for a solution that will allow me to build a WP template of sorts - where i can select approximately 10 plugins to already be installed everytime i create a new wordpress installation; 10 plugins I use on all of my websites. Right now it seems updraft plus or any other migration plugin is my best option but i thought I'd put my feelers out here to see if anyone has a better solution. I'm using softaculous to install WP via cpanel.

 

[Walterwhit]

1)place plugin in wp-content folder.

2)To activate a plugin you need to determine what it's path will be, then pass that path to activate_plugin($plugin_path).

inject in some default plugin.


3)create a zip.


Cheers
Walter

 

[EasySunshine]

1)place plugin in wp-content folder.

2)To activate a plugin you need to determine what it's path will be, then pass that path to activate_plugin($plugin_path).

inject in some default plugin.


3)create a zip.


Cheers
Walter

Hey Walt, thanks for the response. I understand the concept but I'm unsure of the execution. Do you have any reading you'd recommend?

Warm Regards,
Sunshine

 

[reviveseo]

I like to use ManageWP, really simple and cheap.

Steps:
1. ) Buildout site (Template)
2. ) Install WP Worker Plugin (ManageWP)
2. ) Use ManageWP Backup Premium and backup from ManageWP Dashboard ($2?)
3. ) Install WP Worker on target site
4. ) In ManageWP select your template site and select clone to target site.