{"id":16284,"date":"2026-05-16T13:20:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T13:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/?p=16284"},"modified":"2026-05-16T13:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T13:23:53","slug":"what-is-wordpress-cli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/what-is-wordpress-cli\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is WordPress CLI (And How Can You Use It)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is WP-CLI? If you\u2019ve ever felt limited while using the default WordPress dashboard or wondered if there are easier and faster ways to manage WordPress websites, WP-CLI is a tool for that purpose. With over 5.9 million installations of versions like v2.1.14 and v2.1.12, the command-line tool is regularly used by 85% WordPress users for making custom commands.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The command line interface for WordPress allows you to optimize your WordPress database, control users directly from the WordPress admin dashboard, and manage themes\/plugins. This WP-CLI tutorial will show you how to use the command line, its importance, and the must-know commands that can help you manage WordPress sites directly from the command line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><span id=\"key-takeaways\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-cnvs-list-styled-positive\">\n<li>WP-CLI is a command-line tool that lets you manage your WordPress and speed up different tasks that can take a while from your dashboard.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WP-CLI simplifies plugin management, theme installation, database control, and bulk updates of WordPress core files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WP-CLI is particularly useful for developers and beginners because you can improve your workflow with basic commands.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you download and install the WordPress command line, you lower the probability of getting errors from WordPress plugins and WP core installs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using WP CLI with SSH allows you to manage multiple sites remotely and interact with your WordPress site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cnvs-block-toc cnvs-block-toc-1776419281822\" >\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-wp-cli\"><span id=\"what-is-wp-cli\"><strong>What is WP-CLI?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WP-CLI provides a quick way for you to manage your WordPress site directly with text commands instead of opening different aspects of your WordPress site. For users who find it overwhelming to open several windows, WP-CLI enables <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-cli-for-wordpress-multisite-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress multisite<\/a> owners to create and make changes to your WordPress from one interface.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105938.jpg\" alt=\"An image showing the code snippet of WordPress CLI\" class=\"wp-image-16289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105938.jpg 720w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105938-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105938-380x212.jpg 380w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105938-550x307.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its foundation, the command-line interface for WordPress allows you to type a command, perform different tasks from your terminal, and manage your site. One major benefit of the WP-CLI project is that it can be used by anyone who understands the basic commands. Furthermore, WP-CLI supports different versions like <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/key-changes-in-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress 6.8<\/a> and hosting environments, boosting workflow and simplicity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:177px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5577\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-1024x538.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-380x200.png 380w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-550x289.png 550w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-1160x609.png 1160w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-supercharge-your-wordpress-site-today\"><span id=\"supercharge-your-wordpress-site-today\">Supercharge your WordPress site today<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Get blazing-fast WordPress hosting with Hostonce that comes with WP-CLI preinstalled, SSH access ready, and 24\/7 expert support <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/wordpress-hosting\" style=\"background-color:#0da438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hostonce<strong><strong><strong> WordPress Hosting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-use-wordpress-cli-to-manage-your-wordpress-website\"><span id=\"why-use-wordpress-cli-to-manage-your-wordpress-website\"><strong>Why Use WordPress CLI to Manage Your WordPress Website<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your website gets more traffic and <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/hostonce-uptime-is-essential-for-online-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online success<\/a>, using the WordPress admin dashboard can become repetitive and slow. For instance, you can open several menus, take turns updating plugins, or watch your pages take time to load. As an alternative to the WordPress dashboard, WP-CLI allows you to create and simplify your site management with simple instructions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speed of using the custom WP-CLI is another notable mention. Instead of opening different screens to perform tasks in the WordPress admin dashboard, you can use a single command on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/customize-wordpress-command-palette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">command palette<\/a> to speed up the process of everyday tasks. Users with multiple websites can find this feature appealing for bulk actions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter the version of WordPress, WP-CLI provides unmatched consistency. For more context, a WordPress site using the command line interface will have low margins for troubleshooting and errors. Understanding WP-CLI and how to use it effectively can drastically boost productivity and <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/woocommerce-performance-apm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">performance<\/a> for website owners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-wordpress-command-line-interface-nbsp\"><span id=\"how-to-install-wordpress-command-line-interface\"><strong>How to Install WordPress Command Line Interface&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contrary to the belief that you need to be a developer to use this tool, you can download and install the WordPress command line as a beginner. Here is an overview of WP-CLI installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-check-your-hosting-environment\"><span id=\"1-check-your-hosting-environment\"><strong>1. Check Your Hosting Environment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WP-CLI works best with a <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/domains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">domain<\/a> hosting provider. Before you can install the current version of WP-CLI, ensure that your hosting environment meets the basic conditions and fully supports SSH access. Popular hosting services like Hostonce and UltaHost offer WP-CLI installed by default to save time and effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-download-the-wp-cli-phar-file\"><span id=\"2-download-the-wp-cli-phar-file\"><strong>2. Download the WP-CLI PHAR File<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/installing-a-wordpress-theme-via-dashboard-zip-ftp-and-cpanel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">installing on your WordPress<\/a>, you will need to install the WP-CLI Phar file in the WordPress admin area. You can use the following command line: <strong>curl -0 https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/wp-cli\/builds\/gh-pages\/phar\/wp-cli.phar<\/strong>. Note that the file you have downloaded contains the code you will need to use the WP command line on your server.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105924.jpg\" alt=\"An image showing the processes involved in moving from SSH client to SSH server\" class=\"wp-image-16290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105924.jpg 720w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105924-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105924-380x168.jpg 380w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105924-550x243.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-make-the-file-executable\"><span id=\"3-make-the-file-executable\"><strong>3. Make the File Executable<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensuring the file can function effectively is the third step to take. Furthermore, to achieve this purpose, grant the file permission to perform in the WordPress admin area by using this code: <strong>chmod +x wp-cli.phar<\/strong>. With this WP user update command, your server will see the program as executable.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-move-wp-cli-to-a-system-path\"><span id=\"4-move-wp-cli-to-a-system-path\"><strong>4. Move WP-CLI to a System Path<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WP-CLI lets you access your server remotely on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordpress.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress dashboard<\/a>. All you have to do is use a system path that supports WP-CLI. Furthermore, the system path should look like this:<strong>sudo mv wp-cli.phar \/usr\/local\/bin\/wp<\/strong>. After you have used this command, you can use the program remotely to run commands.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-verify-the-installation\"><span id=\"5-verify-the-installation\"><strong>5. Verify the Installation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirming the installation process is the last step, and it is very important. You can check the running of WP-CLI using <strong>wp &#8211;info<\/strong>. There will be information like the <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/php-new-features-for-better-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PHP version<\/a>, your updated WP-CLI version, and the server environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:177px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5577\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-1024x538.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-380x200.png 380w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-550x289.png 550w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-1160x609.png 1160w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-take-full-control-with-hostonce-vps\"><span id=\"take-full-control-with-hostonce-vps\">Take full control with Hostonce VPS<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hostonce gives you lightning-fast speeds, root SSH access, and zero downtime. Run WP-CLI commands, manage multiple WordPress sites, and scale effortless with Hostonce VPS hosting. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/vps-hosting\" style=\"background-color:#0da438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VPS Hosting Powered by Hostonce<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-use-the-wordpress-command-line-interface\"><span id=\"how-to-use-the-wordpress-command-line-interface\"><strong>How to Use the WordPress Command-Line Interface<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we have discussed earlier, <a href=\"https:\/\/wp-cli.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP-CLI<\/a> is great for everyone regardless of coding experience. It is fast, simple, and effective to use when keeping your WordPress site. The following steps will show you how to use the WordPress command line interface:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-use-ssh-to-link-to-your-server-nbsp\"><span id=\"step-1-use-ssh-to-link-to-your-server\"><strong>Step 1: Use SSH to link to your server&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecting to your server via SSH is the first step for getting access. There are hosting providers like <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hostonce<\/a> that provide SSH access for website owners to execute different commands on their sites. Additionally, SSH access provides flexibility for using plugins, themes, and tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-go-to-your-wordpress-directory\"><span id=\"step-2-go-to-your-wordpress-directory\"><strong>Step 2: Go to your WordPress directory<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your dashboard to check if WP-CLI is installed. Navigate to the root <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/discover-the-top-10-wordpress-business-directory-plugins-of-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">directory<\/a> of your WordPress site to show the command line the site you need help with. Note that your directory should look like this: <strong>public_html&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105907.jpg\" alt=\"An image of the WordPress dashboard \" class=\"wp-image-16291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105907.jpg 720w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105907-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105907-380x229.jpg 380w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260417_105907-550x332.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-check-the-installation-of-wp-cli-nbsp\"><span id=\"3-check-the-installation-of-wp-cli\"><strong>3. Check the installation of WP-CLI&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you can start executing any commands, it is essential to check if the WP-CLI file is installed correctly. All you have to do is type: <strong>wp &#8211;info,<\/strong> and you will see information about the file and system. Confirming the WP-CLI installation will prevent future errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-start-executing-simple-commands\"><span id=\"4-start-executing-simple-commands\"><strong>4. Start executing simple commands<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the installation is done correctly, you can now start writing simple <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wordpress-project-management-plugins-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">management plugin<\/a> commands for your site. Since the command-line interface has an intuitive structure, every command should begin with wp and include what you want to execute. For instance, you can say <strong>wp core update<\/strong> if you want to update your WordPress or <strong>wp plugin list <\/strong>to see the list of your plugins.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-use-wp-cli-to-manage-bulk-updates\"><span id=\"5-use-wp-cli-to-manage-bulk-updates\"><strong>5. Use WP-CLI to manage bulk updates<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The effectiveness of managing bulk updates makes this tool an appealing choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/crm-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRM hosting<\/a> users. You can simultaneously update all your plugins with a simple action, clear different comments, or install more than one theme. Bulk update management is a time saver for people on reseller hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cnvs-block-bg-inverse has-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-expert-tip\"><span id=\"expert-tip\">Expert Tip<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c0bd58a482c987cf09cbf4fc66b5f14b wp-block-paragraph\">Always test WP-CLI commands on a staging environment before running them on your live website. A single bulk command can instantly affect your entire database, plugins, or themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns author-gap cnvs-block-core-columns-1757844157428 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cnvs-block-core-column-1757844161005 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;flex-basis:17%\"><div class=\"expert-tip-avatar wp-block-avatar\"><img alt='dolly Avatar' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0b37b572893aa4454d03db77b406c1d3fd8a712b6bbbe5f2ea1c0b850f5357ed?s=90&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0b37b572893aa4454d03db77b406c1d3fd8a712b6bbbe5f2ea1c0b850f5357ed?s=180&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-90 photo wp-block-avatar__image' height='90' width='90' \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top author-head is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);flex-basis:83%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color cnvs-block-core-heading-1757957953275 wp-elements-112433603e98b6d714f23bdd1cc6c4e2\" id=\"h-dolly\"><span id=\"dolly\">Dolly<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size cnvs-block-core-paragraph-1757845647806 wp-elements-aa6db183d57d2b32215e2b7a39b03486 wp-block-paragraph\">Experienced WordPress Manager<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-troubleshoot-and-fix-issues-more-easily\"><span id=\"6-troubleshoot-and-fix-issues-more-easily\"><strong>6. Troubleshoot and Fix Issues More Easily<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WP-CLI is also great for detecting and solving any issues on your site. Let&#8217;s say you have an <a href=\"https:\/\/teamupdraft.com\/updraftplus\/?nab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Updraft Plus<\/a> plugin error that crashes your site, you can use the <strong>wp plugin deactivate &#8211;all <\/strong>to deactivate all plugins at once. This is faster and easier for solving troubleshooting errors when you download and install WordPress.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-automate-advanced-tasks-as-you-grow\"><span id=\"7-automate-advanced-tasks-as-you-grow\"><strong>7. Automate Advanced Tasks as You Grow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The automation of complex tasks as your website grows can enhance workflow for people working on large ecommerce websites. For example, WP-CLI allows you to perform <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/free-website-migration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website migrations<\/a>, execute cron jobs, and manage plugins on your website without repetition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wordpress-cli-vs-wordpress-dashboard\"><span id=\"wordpress-cli-vs-wordpress-dashboard\"><strong>WordPress CLI vs WordPress Dashboard<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>WP-CLI<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>WordPress Dashboard<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interface<\/strong><\/td><td>A command-line interface for writing text&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Visual interface for clicking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>It is faster when it comes to performing bulk actions&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Every action requires delicate attention, making it slower.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong><\/td><td>Simple for people who know the commands to use&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Great for beginners&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td>Managing plugins or themes, bulk actions, troubleshooting, and different tasks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Creating content, visual optimization, and design.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Consistency<\/strong><\/td><td>Commands are the same&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Different actions based on the theme, plugins, or browser&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Remote Access<\/strong><\/td><td>Can be used remotely with SSH access&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Requires logging in with username and password from a browser.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Automation<\/strong><\/td><td>Perfect for cron jobs, scripting, and mass updates&nbsp;<\/td><td>Automation is limited&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>When to Use<\/strong><\/td><td>For taking mass actions, troubleshooting, and coding tasks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>For editing content, designing, and customization&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to managing a website, the dashboard is mostly used because of its simplicity, visual interface, and familiarity. Nevertheless, as a <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/dedicated-hosting-services\/\">high-traffic website<\/a>, you will discover that the dashboard is slowing you down. WP-CLI allows you to instantly manage daily tasks with simple instructions from one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-cnvs-block-bg-inverse has-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-quick-tip\"><span id=\"quick-tip\">Quick Tip<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-57022a58e7fe4875816600f703eb1a73 wp-block-paragraph\">Before running any bulk WP-CLI commands on your live site, always create a full database backup. This single habit saves hours of recovery time and protects your site from accidental data loss or plugin conflicts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without discrediting the WordPress dashboard, WP-CLI isn&#8217;t designed to edit content, create pages, or customize <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/5-best-mobile-friendly-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress the<\/a>mes. In addition, you will need the dashboard to perform visual tasks on your site. To boost the workflow and WordPress installation of your site, it is advisable to use both the dashboard and the command line together to achieve a faster and more effective result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wordpress-cli-commands-every-wordpress-user-should-know\"><span id=\"wordpress-cli-commands-every-wordpress-user-should-know\"><strong>WordPress CLI Commands Every WordPress User Should Know<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WP-CLI offers simple commands that are easy to learn for every WordPress user. Although there are hundreds of commands, we will be listing the most important ones for you to use on your website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-cnvs-list-styled-positive\">\n<li><strong>Updating WordPress Core: <\/strong>When it comes to security, updating your WordPress can prevent any security threats like <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/ddos-protection\/\">DDoS attacks<\/a>. With simple commands like <strong>wp core update<\/strong>, you can see your WordPress&#8217;s current version and update it to the latest.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using WP-CLI to manage plugins: <\/strong>The management of plugins can now be done with WP-CLI. Using commands like <strong>wp plugin list <\/strong>to see all your plugins, <strong>wp plugin install plugin-name<\/strong> to install a plugin, and <strong>wp plugin activate plugin-name <\/strong>for activation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managing WordPress themes:<\/strong> Thanks to the WP command line, users can now manage all WordPress themes at once. Moreover, you can use <strong>the WP theme list<\/strong> to see your installed themes, <strong>WP theme install theme-name <\/strong>to install a particular plugin like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/\">Wordfence Security<\/a>, and <strong>WP theme activate theme-name<\/strong> to activate it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managing Users: <\/strong>User management is great for adding different administrators and contributors to your website. Furthermore, you can use <strong>WP User list <\/strong>to see every user, update roles with <strong>wp user update username &#8211;role=editor<\/strong>, and use <strong>wp user create username <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/email-open-rates-subject-line\/\">email`<\/a> <\/strong>to create a new user.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Database and Maintenance Commands: <\/strong>Backend management is now easy thanks to WP-CLI. Also, web developers can optimize the WordPress database with <strong>wp db optimize<\/strong>, search the database using <strong>wp search<\/strong>, or export the database <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">with<strong>&nbsp;wp<\/strong><\/span><strong> db export<\/strong> without using <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/12-best-seo-plugins-to-simplify-online-shopping\/\">plugins<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:177px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5577\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-1024x538.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-380x200.png 380w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-550x289.png 550w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template-1160x609.png 1160w, https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hostonce-Banner-1200-630-template.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-experience-seamless-wordpress-management\"><span id=\"experience-seamless-wordpress-management\">Experience seamless WordPress management<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Scale your website effortlessly with reliable uptime and enterprise-grade security. Enjoy Hostonce windows hosting that is fully compatible with WP-CLI, built-in SSH access, and automatic updates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/windows-hosting\" style=\"background-color:#0da438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows Hosting from Hostonce<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts-on-wordpress-command-line-interface\"><span id=\"final-thoughts-on-wordpress-command-line-interface\"><strong>Final Thoughts on WordPress Command Line Interface<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WP-CLI is an effective WordPress management tool for developers and <a href=\"https:\/\/hostonce.com\/blog\/start-a-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beginners<\/a>. With simple instructions, you can order your website to manage plugins, optimize the database, and perform different actions instantly. Although it is faster than a dashboard, using both tools together can boost efficiency and workflow for people with multiple websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span id=\"faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-16285 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-16285.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-16285.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-16285.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-16285.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-16285.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single{\r\nbackground-color:#ffffff!important;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1776419343\"><div id=\"sp-ea-16285\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 id=\"what-is-wp-cli-and-why-should-i-use-it\" class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-162850\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse162850\" aria-controls=\"collapse162850\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is WP-CLI and why should I use it?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse162850\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16285\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-162850\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>WP-CLI is the WordPress command-line interface that lets you manage your site quickly and efficiently using simple commands. It\u2019s perfect for updates, plugin management, and bulk tasks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 id=\"how-do-i-install-wp-cli-on-my-wordpress-site\" class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-162851\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse162851\" aria-controls=\"collapse162851\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I install WP-CLI on my WordPress site?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse162851\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16285\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-162851\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>You can install WP-CLI via SSH by downloading the PHAR file, making it executable, and moving it to a directory in your system\u2019s PATH. Many hosts, including Hostonce, offer WP-CLI preinstalled for easier setup.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 id=\"what-is-wp-cli-capable-of-doing\" class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-162852\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse162852\" aria-controls=\"collapse162852\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is WP-CLI capable of doing?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse162852\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16285\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-162852\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>WP-CLI can handle a wide range of tasks: updating WordPress core, managing plugins and themes, creating or updating users, optimizing databases, clearing cache, and running cron jobs<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 id=\"is-wp-cli-safe-to-use-on-a-live-wordpress-site\" class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-162853\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse162853\" aria-controls=\"collapse162853\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is WP-CLI safe to use on a live WordPress site?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse162853\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16285\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-162853\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, WP-CLI is safe as long as you use commands carefully. Always back up your site before running bulk updates or database operations, and consider testing commands on a staging environment first.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 id=\"can-beginners-use-wp-cli-or-is-it-only-for-developers\" class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-162854\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse162854\" aria-controls=\"collapse162854\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can beginners use WP-CLI, or is it only for developers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse162854\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16285\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-162854\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Beginners can definitely use WP-CLI. 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