Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Inline Preview currently ranks #10972 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10564, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 20% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v4.3, shipped on Dec 7, 2016 (3,609 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | #10972 |
| 2026-09-30 | #10954 |
| 2026-08-31 | #10769 |
| 2026-07-31 | #10728 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Christopher Finke |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.3 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-07 |
| Added to directory | 2013-06-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Inline Preview adds a preview of the post you're writing next to the editor when you click Preview (instead of opening it in a new tab).
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Inline Preview?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Inline Preview?
As of October 24, 2026, Inline Preview ranks #10972 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10564.
When was Inline Preview last updated?
Inline Preview was last updated on December 7, 2016 (version 4.3). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Inline Preview?
Inline Preview is developed by Christopher Finke. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2013.
