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YITH Test Environment
YITH Test Environment by YITH is a WordPress plugin that sets up a sandbox copy of your site for testing. You can try new themes, plugins, custom code and design changes in that copy while your live site keeps running as normal.
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- 1.2.2
- Released
- Mar 15, 2021
- Developer
- YITH
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $10.39 a year on its own
What’s new in YITH Test Environment 1.2.2
Version 1.2.2 · Mar 15, 2021
Latest
- NewSupport to WordPress 5.7
- ImprovedYITH plugin framework
- ChangedNew filter 'ywtenv_new_sandbox_redirect_url'
What it does
Trying a new plugin or theme directly on a live site can break pages, cause errors or change how visitors experience your store. This plugin gives you a separate, isolated space to run those experiments first. It duplicates your existing site with its themes, plugins and content, so the test copy reflects what is actually live. You can check updates, track down bugs or rework a layout there, and only apply changes to the real site once you are satisfied with the results.
The plugin works from a dashboard where you create and manage your test sites, and it is designed to be approachable for people who are not technical. A synchronization option keeps the sandbox aligned with the live site, so your tests stay relevant as content changes. It requires WooCommerce, which makes it a natural fit for store owners. Developers also get a filter, ywtenv_new_sandbox_redirect_url, for controlling where users are sent after a new sandbox is created.
Best for
- WooCommerce store owners testing plugin or theme changes
- Developers building and debugging new site functionality
- Designers previewing layout changes before going live
Features
Full site duplication
Creates a copy of your live site, including its themes, plugins and content, so you can test in conditions that match the real site.
Isolated sandbox testing
Lets you try new plugins, themes or custom code in a separate environment without changing how the live website functions.
Staging synchronization
Updates the test environment so it stays aligned with your live site, keeping your experiments based on current content and settings.
Quick test site setup
Builds test environments for you, cutting out much of the manual work involved in setting up a staging copy by hand.
Dashboard for test sites
Provides a clear dashboard for accessing and managing your test sites, with an interface that non-technical users can follow.
Many testing scenarios
Suits checking updates, fixing bugs, trying design changes and testing performance tweaks before anything reaches the live site.
Redirect filter for developers
Includes the ywtenv_new_sandbox_redirect_url filter, letting developers set where users are redirected after a new sandbox is created.
Questions about YITH Test Environment
Will testing a new plugin in the sandbox affect my live site?
No. The sandbox is a separate copy of your site, so plugins, themes or custom code you try there do not change the live website. You can confirm everything works before applying the same changes to your real site.
Does the test copy include my existing content and plugins?
Yes. The plugin duplicates your existing site environment with its themes, plugins and content intact. That gives you a realistic staging ground that mirrors your live site, which is useful for troubleshooting and testing updates.
Can I keep the sandbox up to date with my live site?
Yes. A synchronization feature lets you update the staging environment so it stays aligned with the live site. This helps your tests reflect current content and settings instead of an outdated snapshot.
Do I need WooCommerce to use it?
Yes, the plugin requires WooCommerce. Once that is in place, you can create and manage test sites from the plugin dashboard, which is designed to be usable even if you are not a developer.
Is YITH Test Environment free?
The code of YITH Test Environment 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. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of YITH Test Environment is this?
Version 1.2.2, released Mar 15, 2021.
What does YITH Test Environment need?
YITH Test Environment needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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