PreviewOnEditor
v0.1.0by macha795 · updated 1 year ago
Add a post preview next to the editor.
- Rank
- #24,397
- Down171 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,070 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PreviewOnEditor at a glance
PreviewOnEditor is a WordPress plugin by macha795 with 30+ active installs, the #24,397 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 200% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1.0 came out on Sep 9, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “ClassicEditor”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats86 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PreviewOnEditor |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#24,397 · down 169 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,397 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,226 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,259 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,360 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,267 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,293 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,166 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,340 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,301 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,163 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,228 |
Growth %
Average -0.25% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.47% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #24163 → #24259Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.152%
- v0.048%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- May 5, 2019
- Last updated
- Sep 9, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PreviewOnEditor
How many websites use PreviewOnEditor?
PreviewOnEditor is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,397 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PreviewOnEditor been downloaded?
2,070 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was PreviewOnEditor last updated?
Version 0.1.0 came out on Sep 9, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is PreviewOnEditor compatible with the latest WordPress?
PreviewOnEditor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is PreviewOnEditor still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PreviewOnEditor have?
No one has reviewed PreviewOnEditor on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PreviewOnEditor?
The plugins most like PreviewOnEditor, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | macha795 |
| First released | May 5, 2019 |
| Version | 0.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2025 |
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- Rank
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