Beschrijving
Fresh Install Assistant (FIA)
Beschrijving
Fresh Install Assistant (FIA) is a WordPress plugin designed to streamline the initial setup process of new WordPress installations. It automates common cleanup tasks, creates essential pages, and optionally installs popular themes, significantly reducing the time needed to prepare a fresh WordPress site for development or production.
What This Plugin Does
Essential Cleanup (8 tasks):
* Removes the default “Hello World” post
* Removes the default “Sample Page”
* Changes the name and slug of “Uncategorized” category to “Blog”
* Sets the permalink structure to /%postname%/
* Removes “Hello Dolly” plugin
* Removes “Akismet” plugin
* Disables comments and pingbacks site-wide
* Hides dashboard widgets (Quick Draft, At a Glance, Activity, etc.)
Initial Site Setup (5 tasks):
* Sets custom site title and tagline
* Creates starter pages: Home, Services, About, Contact, and Blog
* Sets the Home page as the front page
* Sets the Blog page as the posts page (optional)
* Creates a main navigation menu with these pages
Theme Installation (Optional):
Choose to install and activate one of these popular themes:
* Astra
* GeneratePress
* OceanWP
* Blocksy
* Neve
* Hello Elementor
* Kadence
Smart Detection
The plugin intelligently checks before making changes:
* Verifies if default posts/pages exist before attempting deletion
* Checks if plugins are present before removal
* Detects if pages already exist before creation
* Confirms current settings before making updates
This prevents errors and provides clear feedback about what actions were actually necessary.
How It Works
- Activation: Upon plugin activation, you’ll be automatically redirected to the setup page
- Configuration: Select which tasks you want to perform (all are selected by default)
- Execution: Click “Run Setup” to start the automated process
- Results: View detailed results showing completed, skipped, and failed tasks
- Auto-deactivation: The plugin automatically deactivates itself after successful completion
Perfect For
- Developers who frequently set up new WordPress installations
- Agencies managing multiple client sites
- Anyone wanting to quickly clean up and configure a fresh WordPress installation
Schermafbeeldingen
Setup page with three sections: Essential Cleanup, Initial Site Setup, and Theme Installation 
Results page showing completed, skipped, and failed tasks
Installatie
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/fresh-install-assistantdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- You will be automatically redirected to the setup page
- Select your desired options and click “Run Setup”
- The plugin will process your selections and display the results
- After completion, the plugin will automatically deactivate itself
FAQ
Will this plugin work on existing sites?
Yes, but it’s designed primarily for fresh installations. The smart detection system will skip tasks that aren’t applicable (e.g., won’t delete pages that don’t exist).
Can I run the plugin multiple times?
Yes, the plugin checks before making changes, so it’s safe to run multiple times. However, it will skip tasks that have already been completed.
What happens after the setup is complete?
The plugin displays detailed results and then automatically deactivates itself after 5 seconds to keep your plugins list clean.
Is it safe to use?
Yes, the plugin includes security measures like capability checks, nonce verification, and data sanitization. It only performs the specific tasks listed and nothing more.
Beoordelingen
Bijdragers & ontwikkelaars
“Fresh Install Assistant (FIA)” is open source software. De volgende personen hebben bijgedragen aan deze plugin.
Bijdragers
Vertaal “Fresh Install Assistant (FIA)” in je eigen taal.
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Changelog
1.0.3
- Fixed “Create starter pages” checkbox behavior to remain checked when any pages are selected
- Improved user experience for partial page selection
1.0.2
- Changed plugin abbreviation from FIS to FIA (Fresh Install Assistant)
- Updated all references throughout the plugin for consistency
1.0.1
- Improved “Create starter pages” option with individual page selection
- Fixed bug where Blog page was automatically created even when not selected
- Fixed issue with setting Blog page as posts page when not created
- Updated plugin name to include (FIA) abbreviation
- Enhanced user control over page creation process
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Essential cleanup tasks
- Page and menu creation
- Theme installation options
- Smart detection system
- Auto-deactivation feature
