Dennis Z.06 Aug 2021Updated 18 Mar 2026WordPress1 min read

How to Publish or Edit Multiple WordPress Posts and Pages in Bulk

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Managing large amounts of content in WordPress doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Whether you need to publish several draft posts, update page statuses, or bulk edit WooCommerce products, WordPress makes it easy to make changes to multiple items at once—no plugins required. In this quick guide, you'll learn how to bulk publish, edit, or move posts and pages to draft status in just a few clicks from your WordPress dashboard. Perfect for bloggers, content managers, and eCommerce site owners looking to save time.

1. Login to your WordPress Dashboard

First of all you need to login to your WordPress dashboard.
Lets say you want to publish multiple draft posts.

2. Go to Posts

On the left hand side in your dashboard, click on Posts > All Posts
Lets say you want to publish multiple draft posts just click on drafts.

3 Mark/Tick the posts

Now go ahead and mark the posts which you wish to edit/publish

4. Click on Bulk Action

Click on bulk action and then click edit.
It will take you to a page that looks like the above image.
Now to publish the draft posts you've just marked just click on Status > Publish. and click on update.
The posts will then all be published at the same time.

Lets say it's a page you wish to bulk publish or edit just apply the same method and you'll be good.

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Dennis is a web hosting professional and the former CEO of Naijawebhost. He writes for HostAfrica on hosting, servers, and helping African businesses establish a reliable online presence. His articles draw on hands-on experience running a hosting operation, with a focus on practical, straightforward guidance.