Preview a WordPress Website
Updated 2 July 2026
Preview changes before going live using staging environments, draft pages, or temporary URLs.
This article explains the main ways to preview WordPress changes safely before publishing them on your live site.
Options
- Staging site: clone production to a subdomain for safe testing.
- Preview links: share draft posts via WordPress preview.
- Maintenance mode: hide the live site while you work.
Shield plan subscribers can request staging setup through a fix request.