# Inline Preview

> Inline Preview has 300+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 8 reviews and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Inline Preview shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Inline Preview is a plugin for WordPress that adds a live preview of the current post next to the post editor instead of opening the preview in a new tab.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 10,626
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 4.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 7, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Christopher Finke (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cfinke/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/inline-preview/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [live preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-preview/) | #1 | 11 |
| [preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preview/) | #11 | 100 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| live preview | >100 | 5,317 |
| preview | >100 | 9,192 |

## Version adoption

- 4.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Category Excluder from Theme Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-excluder-from-theme-customizer/) | 50+ | 3/5 (3) | Dec 21, 2013 | 26/100 |
| 3 | [Mini Live Preview URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mini-live-preview-url/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | May 28, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [Kayzart — AI Landing Page Builder with Real HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kayzart-live-code-editor/) | 10+ | — | Sep 29, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 5 | [Customizer Refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customizer-refresh/) | 10+ | — | Jun 3, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Altonet Animated BG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/altonet-animated-bg/) | <10 | — | Jul 8, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 7 | [My Easy Monogram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-easy-monogram/) | <10 | — | Sep 1, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [RSM Focus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rsm-focus/) | <10 | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [Webkoding ConfigMate – Product Configurator for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webkoding-configmate/) | <10 | — | Sep 4, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Dashboard Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboardplus/) | <10 | — | Dec 4, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 11 | [Bunny Style Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bunny-style-editor/) | <10 | — | May 22, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inline Preview free?
Yes. Inline Preview is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Inline Preview safe to use in 2026?
Inline Preview shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Inline Preview?
Inline Preview is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,626 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Inline Preview work with WordPress 7.1?
Inline Preview is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Inline Preview last updated?
The latest version, 4.3, was released on December 7, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Inline Preview?
Inline Preview is developed and maintained by Christopher Finke.

### What are the best alternatives to Inline Preview?
The most popular alternatives to Inline Preview are Category Excluder from Them… (50+ installs), Mini Live Preview URL (20+ installs) and Kayzart (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inline-preview/ · Generated 2026-09-30 16:22 UTC by PageForge