Managing WordPress sites becomes much easier when everything is handled from one place. The WP Toolkit in Plesk is designed for this exact purpose, allowing you to install, configure, sécurisé, and maintain multiple WordPress installations without logging into each site separately.
This tool is commonly used on environments where WordPress hosting is managed through Plesk hosting and direct server-level access is available.
What the WP Toolkit Is Used For
The WP Toolkit provides a centralized interface for handling routine WordPress tasks. Les cas d'utilisation typiques incluent:
- Installing new WordPress instances
- Managing plugins and themes across multiple sites
- Applying updates and security hardening
- Cloning and synchronizing WordPress installations
It is especially useful when managing several sites on the same server.
Quick Access from Websites & Domaines
For everyday tasks, Plesk provides quick access to common WP Toolkit actions directly from the domain view.
Étape 1: Open the WordPress toolbar
Log in to the Plesk control panel.
From the left sidebar, open Websites & Domaines and scroll to the domain where WordPress is installed.
[Screenshot: Websites & Domains page with WordPress Toolkit toolbar]
Étape 2: Use common actions
From the WordPress toolbar, tu peux:
- Log in to the WordPress dashboard
- Run a security check on the installation
- Manage plugins and themes
- Clone the WordPress site
- Synchronize data between WordPress instances
These shortcuts are intended for fast access without leaving the domain view.
Accessing the Full WP Toolkit Interface
For complete control over all WordPress installations, use the full WP Toolkit section.
Étape 1: Open WP Toolkit
In the Plesk sidebar, faire un clic WordPress. This opens the main WP Toolkit interface.
[Screenshot: WP Toolkit main page]
Étape 2: Managing WordPress instances
From the Instances languette, tu peux:
- Install WordPress using quick or custom installation options
- Scan the server to detect existing WordPress installations
- Check and apply WordPress core updates
- Review and apply security recommendations
Each listed instance provides additional actions specific to that site.
Managing Plugins
Le Plugins tab allows centralized control over WordPress plugins.
Tu peux:
- Install new plugins from the repository
- Upload plugins manually
- Activate or deactivate plugins
- Update or remove plugins
[Screenshot: Plugins management screen]
Managing Themes
Le Thèmes tab works in a similar way and lets you manage WordPress themes across installations.
Available actions include:
- Installing and uploading themes
- Updating existing themes
- Removing unused themes
[Screenshot: Themes management screen]
Practical Notes
- Use cloning and synchronization when testing changes before production
- Apply updates and security checks regularly
- Centralized management is especially helpful on serveurs cloud hosting multiple WordPress sites
For larger deployments with stricter control and performance requirements, WP Toolkit is frequently used on dedicated server environments where administrators manage many WordPress instances from a single interface.