Frequently Asked Questions
Does the recipient need a WordPress account to view the shared post?
No. Anyone with the link can view the shared post without logging in or having a WordPress account. The link provides read-only access to the post content rendered with your theme's template.
What happens when a shared link expires?
When a link expires (either naturally or through manual revocation), visitors see a clean, branded page that clearly explains the link is no longer valid. There are no confusing error pages or broken layouts.
Can I revoke a shared link before it expires?
Yes. You can revoke any shared link at any time from the Share Draft panel in the post editor. The revocation is instant — anyone trying to use the link after revocation will see the expired page.
Will shared draft links get indexed by search engines?
No. All shared draft pages include noindex and nofollow meta tags, which instruct search engines not to index the content or follow any links on the page. Your unpublished content stays private from search results.
Does it work with custom post types?
Yes. Tidy Draft Share works with all registered public post types, including posts, pages, and any custom post types your theme or plugins register (e.g., portfolios, products, events).
Can I create multiple shared links for the same post?
Yes. You can generate multiple links for the same post, each with a different expiration time. This is useful when you need to share with different reviewers and want separate control over each link's validity.
Does it work with scheduled posts?
Yes. Tidy Draft Share supports all unpublished statuses including drafts, pending review, scheduled, and private posts. You can share a scheduled post before its publication date so reviewers can preview it ahead of time.
How secure are the shared links?
Each link contains a unique, cryptographically random token that cannot be guessed or enumerated. Links are only valid for the specified duration and can be revoked at any time. The tokens are stored securely in the WordPress database.
What happens to shared links when the post is published?
When a post is published, existing shared links continue to work but redirect visitors to the public URL of the post. You can still revoke the links from the editor if you want to clean them up.
Does it affect my site's performance?
No. Tidy Draft Share is extremely lightweight. It only loads its sidebar panel in the block editor when editing an unpublished post. On the frontend, it only activates when a valid share token is present in the URL. There is no impact on regular page loads.