Public Post Preview
Allow anonymous users to preview a draft of a post before it is published.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.5★ from 80
- Active installs
- 100k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 17 Jun 2026
- Added
- Feb 2009
- Requires WP
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- WP 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- Downloads
- 1,792,745
Our analysis
AI-assistedPublic Post Preview is a WordPress plugin that allows you to share a link for anonymous users to preview drafts of posts before they are published. It generates a URL with an expiring nonce that can be shared with others who do not have access to your site.
To use the plugin, you simply check a box in the document settings of the post editor. The link for the public preview will be displayed if the box is checked, and you can disable the preview by unchecking the box. This plugin is suitable for users who collaborate on content but need to maintain control over access to their site.
Best for: This plugin is best for content creators who collaborate with others outside their site.
What it does well
- ✓Allows anonymous users to preview drafts
- ✓Generates a secure link with an expiring nonce
- ✓Easy to enable or disable previews in the editor
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Well-rated with a significant number of active installs
Where it falls short
- •Limited feature information available
- •Requires PHP 8.0 or higher
Verdict
Public Post Preview provides a straightforward solution for sharing draft posts securely. It is a useful tool for those needing to gather feedback before publication.
From the developer
Dominik Schilling's own description of Public Post Preview, lightly tidied.
Share a link to anonymous users to preview a draft of a post (or any other public post type) before it is published.
Have you ever been writing a post with the help of someone who does not have access to your site and needed to give them the ability to preview it before publishing? This plugin takes care of that by generating an URL with an expiring nonce that can be given out for public preview.
Previously this plugin was maintained by Matt Martz and was an idea of Jonathan Dingman. Photo by Annelies Geneyn.
Usage
- To enable a public post preview check the box in the document settings. In the classic editor it’s in the “Publish” meta box.
- The link will be displayed if the checkbox is checked, you can copy and share the link with your friends.
- To disable a preview uncheck the box again.