Description
At a glance
Public Post Preview v3.1.2 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 100K+ active installs · 4.5/5 rating from 80 reviews · updated June 17, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.6+ & PHP 8.0+.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is Public Post Preview?
Public Post Preview is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 3.1.2. It is active on over 100K websites.
Is Public Post Preview free to download?
Yes — Public Post Preview 3.1.2 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.5 out of 5 based on 80 reviews.
How do I install Public Post Preview 3.1.2?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Public Post Preview?
Public Post Preview 3.1.2 requires WordPress 6.6 or higher and PHP 8.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Public Post Preview last updated?
Version 3.1.2 was last updated on June 17, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Public Post Preview download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 3.1.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 3.1.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | June 17, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5/5 (80 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 or higher |
| Author | Dominik Schilling |
| Tags | anonymous, drafts, posts, preview, public |
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