Share a Draft vs Live Drafts (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Share a Draft has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Share a Draft has accumulated 64K+ total downloads while Live Drafts has 8.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Share a Draft | Live Drafts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 64K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Age | 18 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.9.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5 | 3.0.4 |
Rating
3.7/5Share a Draft
◄Live Drafts3/5
Total Reviews
11Share a Draft
◄Live Drafts3
Active Installs
3.0K+Share a Draft
◄Live Drafts60
Total Downloads
64K+Share a Draft
◄Live Drafts8.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AShare a Draft
Live DraftsN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoShare a Draft
◄Live Drafts10 years ago
First Released
2008Share a Draft
Live Drafts2011
Age
18 yearsShare a Draft
Live Drafts15 years
WP Requires
4.0+Share a Draft
Live Drafts2.9.2+
PHP Requires
false+Share a Draft
Live Draftsfalse+
Business Model
FreeShare a Draft
Live DraftsFree
Latest Version
1.5Share a Draft
Live Drafts3.0.4
Rating Breakdown
Share a Draft
3.7/5(11 reviews)
5
45%
4
27%
3
0%
2
9%
1
18%
Live Drafts
3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
33%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Share a Draft Reviews
by zoegarden
doesn’t work
when I use it to share w/ friends, they say it gives a 404 error
by franfoto
Fantastic plugin
Easy to use and very useful.
by Jason King
Only works with Posts, and confusing interface.
Only works with Posts. Not Pages or custom post types. That limits its usefulness. It didn’t need a separate link in the dashboard menu. Would have been better to put a link to share a draft next to t
Live Drafts Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Share a Draft or Live Drafts more popular?
Share a Draft has 3.0K+ active installations while Live Drafts has 60. Share a Draft is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Share a Draft or Live Drafts?
Share a Draft has a 3.7/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Live Drafts has a 3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Share a Draft and Live Drafts free?
Share a Draft is free and Live Drafts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Share a Draft or Live Drafts?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Share a Draft was last updated 4 years ago and Live Drafts was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.