Bulk Move

What is Bulk Move?

Bulk Move is a specialized WordPress plugin for moving posts between categories, tags, and custom taxonomies. Developed by Sudar Muthu, this tool has been available for 17 years, making it one of the older solutions in the WordPress repository. With 9K+ active installs and a 4.5/5 rating from 47 ratings, it serves a focused audience. The rating breakdown shows 83% 11% one-star reviews, indicating strong satisfaction among most users but some notable dissatisfaction. The current version is 1.3.0, last updated on Jan 28, 2024.

The plugin does not delete content. Instead, it moves or disassociates posts from categories, tags, or custom taxonomies. This distinction is important for site owners who want to reorganize content without losing data. The description explicitly directs users looking for deletion to the companion Bulk Delete plugin.

Key Features of Bulk Move

• Move posts between categories: Transfer all posts from one category to another, or remove category assignments entirely.
• Move posts between tags: Bulk reassign tags across posts, with the option to disassociate posts from specific tags.
• Move posts from category to tag: Convert category assignments into tag assignments for selected posts.
• Custom taxonomy support: Move posts between custom taxonomies, including those attached to custom post types.
• Disassociation option: Remove posts from a category, tag, or custom taxonomy without moving them elsewhere.
• Mass move posts from category to category: Select source and destination categories, then execute the move in one action.
• Open-source development: Code is hosted on GitHub, with contribution guidelines and a TODO list for future features.
• Translation support: Available in Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Spanish, Bulgarian, Hindi, and Lithuanian.

Who Should Use Bulk Move?

This plugin suits site owners who need to reorganize content without manual editing. If you have a blog with hundreds of posts in wrong categories, or a custom post type site requiring taxonomy restructuring, Bulk Move handles the task. It works with standard posts, pages, and custom post types. The plugin requires WordPress 3.8+ and PHP 5.2+, so it runs on nearly any modern site.

Beginners can use it safely because the interface is straightforward. You select a source, choose an action (move or disassociate), and pick a destination. The FAQ clarifies that you can remove category assignments without moving posts. With 9K+ active installs, it serves a niche but consistent user base. The 83% five-star rating suggests most find it reliable for their needs.

Installation & Setup

Install Bulk Move through the WordPress plugin installer. Go to Plugins > Add New, search for "Bulk Move," and click Install. The plugin activates immediately with no configuration required. For manual installation, download the zip, extract it, and upload the folder via FTP. The interface appears under Tools or a dedicated menu item, depending on your WordPress version.

Support & Community

Support activity is minimal. In the last two months, the plugin recorded 0 open threads and 0 resolved threads, yielding a 0% resolution rate. This could mean users find no issues, or that support requests go elsewhere. The developer directs bug reports to GitHub issues and usage questions to WordPress forums. The 11% one-star rating may reflect users who encountered problems without resolution.

The plugin's 17-year age means it has a stable feature set. The last update was Jan 28, 2024, which is over a year ago. For sites running WordPress 6.4.8 or earlier, compatibility is tested. Users on newer WordPress versions should test before relying on it for production sites. The GitHub repository remains open for contributions, with TODO items like moving pages to posts and moving users between roles.