Free WordPress Plugin: Advanced Content Copy

Want to protect your blog content from being copied and pasted without credit? This quick tutorial shows you how to limit how much text users can copy and automatically append a customizable message—all with a free WordPress plugin available from our website.

Perfect for bloggers, educators, and anyone sharing original content, this tool helps deter unauthorized reuse while maintaining a professional visitor experience.

🔹 What You’ll Learn

• How to install and activate the plugin
• How to set a max character limit on copied text
• How to customize the message users see when pasting
• Tips for maintaining content integrity without disrupting user experience

🔧 Download the Updated Version of this Plugin

Get the free plugin and protect your content in just a few short steps:

NEW! Download the file below and be sure to adjust its settings by going to the admin settings panel inside of WordPress. Unlike the original plugin featured in the video above, this advanced edition of the plugin no longer requires you modify the source code; instead there is a convenient settings page accessible from the WordPress dashboard that provides you with even more control once it has been added to your installation.

• Download the file linked below
• Log into the admin panel of your WordPress dashboard
• Navigate to “Plugins” > “Add Plugin” (or upload via FTP)
• Follow the prompts to upload the zip file you previously downloaded from this site
• Go to your installed plugins and be sure to activate the new plugin you just added
• Navigate back to the admin panel of your WordPress dashboard and select “Settings” > “Advanced Copy”
• Adjust the settings as you see fit in the form similar to the one featured below

This plugin modifies the copied content with a link and snippet of text you customize when pasted elsewhere.

How to Download It

The plugin is available for free:

(Upload this ZIP to your WordPress site via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin)

Alternatively, you can find it in the WordPress Plugin Repository: https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-content-copy/