Inline Preview
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.
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- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Inline Preview stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| live preview | >100 |
| preview | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 8 reviews
About Inline Preview
From the official readme · v4.3Description
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.
Problem: When creating a post in WordPress, previewing your post in a separate tab can be slow and/or complicated.
Solution: Show the preview right next to the editor.
It’s just an idea I’m playing with for streamlining the post creation process, and if it feels familiar, it’s probably because it is: through version 2.1, WordPress contained a preview iframe at the bottom of the post editing screen, but this is a more elegant implementation.
Changelog
4.3
- Better compatibility with WordPress 4.1
- Fixed a bug preventing the preview frame from being resizable.
- Fixed a bug preventing live preview from working sometimes.
4.2
- Better compatibility with WordPress 3.9
4.1
- Better compatibility with WordPress 3.8
- The close button now fits in better with the rest of the WordPress UI.
4
- A better method for seamlessly reloading the preview frame.
- Keep the preview iframe the same relative size when the window is resized.
3
- Seamless reloading (and auto-reloading) of the preview frame.
2
- Added a close button to the preview frame.
- Properly restoring one- or two-column view after the preview closes.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Inline Preview: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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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