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Demo Builder
Demo Builder for any WordPress Product is a plugin from MotoPress for people who sell themes or plugins. It lets you create personalized front-end demos and back-end trial accounts, so prospects can try your product in their own sandbox before they buy.
- Version
- 1.7.6
- Released
- Apr 18, 2024
- Developer
- MotoPress
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Demo Builder 1.7.6
Version 1.7.6 · Apr 18, 2024
Latest
- FixedFixed deprecated function usage: Updated code to use block_categories_all instead of the deprecated block_categories function.
What it does
Static screenshots and shared demo sites only go so far. When everyone uses the same demo, one visitor's changes show up for the next, and nobody gets to try the admin side safely. This plugin solves that by giving each prospect an isolated WordPress backend where they can click around, change settings and test features without affecting anyone else. Each sandbox has a lifetime you set, and expired accounts and their data are removed automatically, so your server does not fill up with abandoned trials.
The plugin is built for WordPress multisite networks that use subfolders, which lets one installation host demo environments for several products. You decide what demo users can see and do through user roles and access restrictions. Email confirmation filters out spam signups, a MailChimp integration collects and segments demo user emails, and a responsive toolbar carries your branding and links to related products. A central management screen and usage statistics show how your demos are being created, activated and expiring over time.
Best for
- Developers selling WordPress themes or plugins
- Product marketers offering hands-on trials to prospects
- Multisite networks hosting demos for several products
Features
Personal backend sandboxes
Every demo user gets an isolated WordPress backend, so they can test your product freely without seeing or affecting changes made by other visitors.
Configurable demo lifetime
Set how long each trial lasts so prospects have enough time to explore, with expiration handled automatically when the period ends.
Automatic data cleanup
Expired demo accounts and their data are deleted on their own, which keeps your server tidy without any manual maintenance work.
Roles and access restrictions
Limit which pages and features demo users can reach, so the trial focuses on the parts of your product you want them to try.
Branded demo toolbar
A responsive toolbar inside the demo displays your branding and can promote your related WordPress themes or plugins to visitors.
MailChimp integration
Collect demo user emails into MailChimp and segment them by interest, making it easier to keep prospects informed about your products.
Demo management and statistics
View, edit and delete demos from one interface, and review statistics on demo creations, activations and expirations over selected periods.
Email confirmation for signups
New users must confirm their email address before a sandbox is created, which helps block spam and fake trial requests.
Demo Builder older versions
- 1.7.4Nov 27, 20232 improvements
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Demo Builder
Does each visitor get their own demo, or is it shared?
Each demo user receives a separate, isolated WordPress backend. Changes one person makes stay in their sandbox and do not show up for other visitors, so every prospect starts with a clean environment.
What kind of WordPress setup does it need?
The plugin is designed for WordPress multisite networks that use subfolders (subdirectories). That structure is what allows it to create individual demo sites and host environments for multiple products from one installation.
What happens to demo sites when a trial ends?
You set the demo lifetime yourself. When a trial period expires, the demo account and its data are removed automatically, so you do not need to clean up old sandboxes by hand.
Can I collect the email addresses of people who try my demos?
Yes. Users confirm their email before a sandbox is created, and the MailChimp integration lets you gather those addresses and segment them by interest so you can follow up with relevant product news.
Is Demo Builder free?
The code of Demo Builder is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Demo Builder is this?
Version 1.7.6, released Apr 18, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Demo Builder?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Demo Builder automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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