An efficient Way to Push Plugins to Multiple WordPress Sites
This plugin came out of necessity.
While juggling multiple WordPress installations for a project, I found myself repeatedly uploading the same plugin across different environments. FTP-ing manually, renaming folders, checking versions—it was tedious, error-prone, and honestly just a time sink.
So I paused the main project and built Bulk Plugin Deployer—a tool to automate that part of the workflow. It started as something quick and dirty for internal use, but after a few refinements, it turned into a standalone plugin worth sharing.
What It Does
Bulk Plugin Deployer lets you push one or more plugins to multiple WordPress sites at once using FTP or SFTP. No jumping between panels, no manual uploads—just define your sites, pick your plugins, and deploy.
It’s especially useful for:
- Developers managing multiple environments or staging servers
- Agencies maintaining many client sites
- Teams who want plugin deployments as part of their workflow
The plugin handles the setup, transfer, and logging—plus it retries failed uploads and gives you reports on what succeeded and what didn’t.
Key Things It Handles
- 🔄 Deploy to Many Sites at Once
Select plugins and push them to as many sites as you want, in one go. - 🔐 Secure Credential Handling
All FTP/SFTP creds are encrypted and stored safely. Only admins with access can manage deployments. - 📡 Supports FTP & SFTP
Whether you’re working with shared hosting or more secure setups, both are supported. - 🧭 Real-Time Monitoring
See what’s deploying where, and get immediate feedback if something fails. - 🧰 Developer-Ready
Has an extensible architecture, clean code, and useful hooks for integrating with your CI/CD tools if needed. - 🐳 Docker-Aware
Designed to play well in containerized environments. Includes tools and logging for Docker-specific setups.
What It’s Good For
- Syncing updates across staging/production/dev environments
- Updating client plugins without logging into 10+ dashboards
- Running plugin rollouts during off-hours using scheduled deployments
- Pairing with CI tools for automated site maintenance
Why Release It?
I realized other developers were probably repeating the same deployment steps over and over too. Releasing this means you don’t have to start from scratch. The plugin is highly customizable and has a free tier that covers most use cases out of the box.
You can import/export site configs, organize by friendly names, and hook it into existing workflows with ease.
Plans for the Future
Right now, it focuses on plugins—but future updates might include theme deployments or even simple content pushes. There’s also a plan to support deploying via API tokens instead of FTP where possible.
Final Thoughts
If you’re managing multiple WordPress sites and want to stop wasting time deploying the same plugin over and over, this tool might help.
It’s not magic, but it saves time, handles the boring stuff, and keeps things consistent. Give it a try, see if it helps your workflow, and feel free to suggest improvements or contribute.