# Draft List

> Draft List has 50+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews and 157 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Draft List is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**WordPress plugin to manage and promote your unpublished content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 11,818
- **Downloads (30 days):** 157 (-40.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.6.5
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Artiss (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dartiss/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-draft-list/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [draft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/draft/) | #13 | 43 |
| [list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/list/) | #59 | 182 |
| [scheduled](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduled/) | #10 | 19 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,586 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| draft | #8 | 3,328 |
| list | #63 | 10,000 |
| scheduled | >100 | 4,076 |
| seo | >100 | 8,266 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Share a Draft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shareadraft/) | 3K+ | 3.7/5 (11) | Jul 24, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [AMS Post And Page Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ams-post-and-page-duplicator/) | 600+ | — | Jan 23, 2022 | 27/100 |
| 3 | [Publish View](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/publish-view/) | 500+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 27, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Quick Drafts Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-drafts-access/) | 400+ | 5/5 (7) | Apr 14, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [Bulk Post Status Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-post-status-update/) | 200+ | — | Jul 6, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-preview/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 3, 2018 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Public Preview URL Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-preview-url-manager/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Draft Notifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/draft-notifier/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 3, 2010 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Wp-autosave](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-autosave/) | 100+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Dec 18, 2019 | 28/100 |
| 10 | [Gtuk unpublish posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gtuk-unpublish-posts/) | 90+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 23, 2018 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Draft List safe to use in 2026?
Draft List is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Draft List?
Draft List is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,818 times since it launched in February 2010. It was downloaded 157 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Draft List work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Draft List up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Draft List need?
Draft List requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Draft List last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.5, was released on August 17, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Draft List?
Draft List is developed and maintained by David Artiss.

### What are the best alternatives to Draft List?
The most popular alternatives to Draft List are Share a Draft (3K+ installs), AMS Post And Page Duplicator (600+ installs) and Publish View (500+ installs).


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