WP Essentials is a powerful WordPress plugin preset management system inside SiteSkite.
It allows you to bulk install, activate, or deactivate a curated list of essential plugins on your connected site — all in one click.

No need to search plugins individually. No manual installation.
Just select a preset → apply → and SiteSkite will instantly set up the recommended tools on your WordPress website.

This feature is perfect for:

• Agencies onboarding new client sites

• Developers setting up new environments

• Users who want ready-to-go plugin stacks

• Standardizing workflows across multiple sites

Creating Presets

SiteSkite allows you to build your own preset—ideal for agencies or teams with specific stack requirements.

How to Create Your Own Preset

1. Open WP Essentials

2. Click Create New Preset

3. Add plugins to the preset:

   • By slug

   • From WordPress repository

   • Or using already installed plugins

4. Define preset behavior:

   • Install

   • Activate

   • Deactivate conflicting plugins

5. Save the preset

Your preset appears in your Essentials list immediately.

Why Create Custom Presets?

✔ Use same plugin stack across all new client sites

✔ Reduce setup time from hours to seconds

✔ Maintain your agency’s internal standards

✔ Ensure consistency across staging, dev, test & production

✔ Perfect for onboarding new staff or outsourcing work

Using Presets on Multiple Sites

Once created, your preset becomes reusable for all your linked sites.

Steps:

1. Open the Site → WP Essentials

2. Choose your custom preset

3. Click Apply Preset

This allows you to copy your ideal plugin environment to dozens or hundreds of sites instantly.

Benefits of WP Essentials

1. Massive Time Saver

Set up a fresh WordPress site with all needed plugins in seconds.

2. Consistency Across Sites

Perfect for agencies who need standardized setups.

3. Reduces Human Errors

No accidental plugin omissions or wrong versions.

4. Client-Friendly Setup

Clients get a fully optimized environment from day one.

5. Works with Bulk Site Operations

Apply presets across multiple sites easily.

Summary

WP Essentials is your shortcut to rapid, automated, and standardized WordPress plugin setup.
With ready-made presets and the ability to create custom ones, SiteSkite makes plugin management painless and incredibly efficient—especially for agencies managing large portfolios.