Folder Zip

Active 1.2 11 KB updated: 04/01/2026 8:44 AM

This plugin provides an easy way to compress any plugin directory in your WordPress installation into a ZIP file, saved in a private directory. It strips .git, node_modules, tests, license.txt, license.md and LICENSE to ensure a clean distribution-ready file. It generates a tokenized download link that can be used for manual downloading. This is VERY useful for distributing plugin updates or backups.

  • Upload the steves-folder-zip folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  • Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
  • Navigate to 'Folder Zip' in the admin menu

ZipArchive extension (sometimes just called "Zip") must be enabled in your server's PHP settings.

  • Select a plugin folder to create a ZIP archive
  • Use bulk selection to create individual ZIP files for multiple plugins
  • Optionally save ZIPs to the EDD uploads directory
  • Use the licensing panel to save and activate a license key
  • = 1.2 =
  • * Overhauled admin interface with a modern two-column layout.
  • * Added detailed usage notes and storage location explanations.
  • * Expanded automatic file stripping to include more license file variations (license.txt, license.md, LICENSE).
  • * Improved UX by separating licensing server settings from activation keys.
  • = 1.1 =
  • * Added license key support and automatic updates.
  • * Improved security with better nonce verification and permission checks.