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PublishPress Checklists Pro
PublishPress Checklists Pro by PublishPress is a WordPress plugin that adds a pre-publishing checklist to your editor. You decide which tasks a post, page or product must complete before it goes live, and authors see their progress as they write.
- Version
- 2.29.0
- Released
- Aug 10, 2026
- Developer
- PublishPress
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in PublishPress Checklists Pro 2.29.0
Version 2.29.0 · Aug 10, 2026
Latest
- FixedFailed blocks were not highlighted for the heading tag and table row tasks #1162
- FixedAIOSEO results were blocked when a checklist item was active #1177
- FixedDeprecation notices in the Gutenberg editor #1193
- FixedBlock highlighting tooltip did not always start correctly #1196
- FixedInternal and external link tasks failed when only a minimum was set #1128
- FixedInternal link task reported a false negative after reloading a Classic Editor post #1190
- FixedChecklists icon did not show on the template screen #1174
- FixedThe block highlighter could not be disabled #1178
What it does
Content often goes live with missing pieces: no featured image, a title that runs too long, forgotten tags or a missing ALT attribute. This plugin lets you turn your editorial standards into checklist items that authors work through right next to the content editor. Each item turns from red to green once it is done, and if required tasks remain unfinished, authors are told exactly what still needs attention before the post can be published.
Rules can be marked as required or recommended, with minimum and maximum values for things like word count, tag count and title or excerpt length. Beyond the basics, you can require posts to pass Yoast SEO, Rank Math SEO or All in One SEO checks, use OpenAI to review tone, spelling and grammar, and set approval by users in specific roles. Store owners can apply checklists to WooCommerce products too, with over 20 criteria available.
Best for
- Editorial teams with multiple authors
- Blogs that want consistent post formatting
- WooCommerce stores managing product listing quality
Features
Checklists beside the editor
Authors see their checklist next to the content editor, and each item changes from red to green as the task is completed.
Required or recommended items
Mark each task as required or recommended, and set minimum and maximum values for word count, tags, and title or excerpt character limits.
SEO plugin checks
Require posts to pass validations from Yoast SEO, Rank Math SEO or All in One SEO before they can be published.
OpenAI content review
Use the OpenAI integration to scan content for appropriate tone, spelling accuracy and grammar before a post goes live.
WooCommerce product checklists
Apply checklists to WooCommerce products, choosing from over 20 different criteria that each product must meet before publishing.
Custom rules for links and taxonomies
Add your own rules covering custom taxonomies, internal and external links, and image requirements such as ALT text.
Featured image and media limits
Specify exact dimensions for featured images and limit how many images a single post can contain.
Role-based approvals
Require that users in specific roles approve a post before it can be published, adding a review step to your workflow.
PublishPress Checklists Pro older versions
- 2.28.0Apr 173 new, 4 improvements, 1 fix
- 2.27.0Mar 292 new, 4 improvements, 4 fixes
- 2.26.0Jan 281 new, 1 improvement, 2 fixes
- 2.25.0Jan 23
- 2.24.1Dec 18, 2025
- 2.23.0Oct 11, 2025
- 2.22.0Aug 2, 2025
- 2.21.0Jul 13, 2025
- 2.20.0Jun 5, 2025
- 2.19.0May 30, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
28 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about PublishPress Checklists Pro
Can it stop authors from publishing incomplete posts?
Yes. When required checklist items are not finished, the plugin notifies authors which requirements remain incomplete so content does not go live early. Recommended items can be set for tasks you want encouraged but not enforced.
Does it work with my SEO plugin?
It can require posts to pass validations from Yoast SEO, Rank Math SEO or All in One SEO. You add these as checklist items alongside your other rules, so SEO checks become part of the same publishing review.
Can I use checklists for WooCommerce products?
Yes. Checklists can be applied to WooCommerce products as well as posts and pages, with over 20 different criteria available for products, so listings meet your standards before they appear in your store.
What does the OpenAI integration check?
The OpenAI integration scans your content for appropriate tone, spelling accuracy and grammar correctness. It works as one of the checklist tasks, giving authors feedback before they publish.
Is PublishPress Checklists Pro free?
The code of PublishPress Checklists Pro 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 PublishPress Checklists Pro is this?
Version 2.29.0, released Aug 10, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update PublishPress Checklists Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PublishPress Checklists Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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