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Does Yoast Duplicate Post Work with Gutenberg, Reusable Blocks, and Other Plugins?

18 threads Sep 7, 2025 Plugin → Yoast duplicate post

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Yoast Duplicate Post is a powerful tool for cloning content, but a common question from users is how well it integrates with other elements of the WordPress ecosystem, such as the Gutenberg editor, reusable blocks, and third-party plugins. This guide explains the plugin's compatibility and how to ensure it works seamlessly with your setup.

Understanding How Yoast Duplicate Post Works

The plugin operates by copying a post's data—including its title, content, and standard WordPress custom fields—to create a new draft. Its compatibility largely depends on whether other plugins or features store their data using standard WordPress methods.

Compatibility with Gutenberg

Based on support threads, the Yoast Duplicate Post plugin works without any reported issues with the standard Gutenberg editor for posts and pages. The cloning process successfully copies the block content.

Working with Reusable Blocks

Reusable Gutenberg blocks (post type: wp_block) are not a default option for duplication. To enable cloning for this or other custom post types, you must use a filter. The Yoast Duplicate Post team provides documentation on the duplicate_post_enabled_post_types filter for developers to implement this functionality.

Compatibility with Other Plugins

The ability to duplicate content from other plugins depends on how those plugins store their data:

  • Standard Custom Fields: If a plugin uses standard WordPress custom fields and APIs, Yoast Duplicate Post will typically clone that data without any problems.
  • Non-Standard Data Storage: If a plugin stores its data in custom database tables outside the standard WordPress structure, Yoast Duplicate Post cannot automatically clone that information. Some third-party plugin developers choose to add their own integration functions to ensure compatibility.
  • Known Conflicts and Exclusions: Some plugins, like Jetpack, may add specific custom fields that should not be copied. For example, to avoid conflicts with Jetpack's social sharing feature, you must manually add the field _wpas_done_all to the exclusion list in the Yoast Duplicate Post settings. Future versions of the plugin may include a checkbox to handle this compatibility automatically.

Best Practices for Ensuring Compatibility

  1. Test Thoroughly: After duplicating a post, carefully review the new draft to ensure all desired content from your other plugins was copied correctly.
  2. Check the Settings: Navigate to Settings > Duplicate Post to review which post types are enabled for duplication and which fields are excluded. Adjust these lists as needed for your specific plugins.
  3. Consult Plugin Developers: If a specific plugin's data is not cloning, check its documentation or support channels to see if it uses standard WordPress methods or if they offer guidance for duplication.

By understanding these parameters, you can effectively use Yoast Duplicate Post to streamline your workflow across a wide variety of plugins and the modern WordPress editing experience.

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