Draft Notify
I run multiple blogs and have the ability for people to sign up and write content for me. I was disappointed that WordPress does not have anything built it to alert me with an email notification when a new author writes…
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Draft Notify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Draft Notify stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| authors | >100 |
| draft notification | >100 |
| drafts | >100 |
| email notification | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Draft Notify
From the official readme · v1.5Description
I run multiple blogs and have the ability for people to sign up and write content for me. I was disappointed that WordPress does not have anything built it to alert me with an email notification when a new author writes something. I don�t log into the sites unless I have to, so new content may sit for a while without being noticed. I did find 1 plugin that would accomplish the email, but it was buggy. So I�ve written my own and am willing to share it with you. Specifically this plugin is designed to email you when an author saves a draft. Now there are some additional settings, but check them out below. As always, suggestions are welcome, just leave them in the comments along with any bugs you might encounter.
Draft Notify Features
- Emails when a Draft is saved.
- Can email a specific email address or all users above a certain access level.
- Can email out whenever a revision is saved, or it can ignore revisions and only email when the first draft is saved.
Installation
Installation is standard for Draft Notify. You can either search for it in the WordPress repository, or you can upload the code to your plugins folder as described below.
- Upload
draft-notify.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate Draft Notify through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure the options under the Draft Notify settings tab.
Changelog
There are no upgrades available yet.
1.5
- Added custom header and footer text.
- Added ability to send to multiple emails.
- Added ability to select additional admin accounts to email.
- Added ability choice of post type to send an email for.
1.2
- Added a few options into the settings page that customize the email you receive.
1.1
- Fixed the autosave of the draft sending an email multiple times.
1.0
- First Release
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FAQ
Draft Notify: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Draft Notify free?
Yes. Draft Notify is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Draft Notify safe to use in 2026?
Draft Notify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Draft Notify?
Draft Notify is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,920 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.
Does Draft Notify work with WordPress 7.1?
Draft Notify is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Draft Notify last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on April 5, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes Draft Notify?
Draft Notify is developed and maintained by TouchOfTech.
What are the best alternatives to Draft Notify?
The most popular alternatives to Draft Notify are Co-Authors, Multiple Author… (20K+ installs), Co-Authors Plus (20K+ installs) and Smart User Slug Hider (3K+ installs).
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