PublishPress Checklists Pro

What is PublishPress Checklists Pro?

PublishPress Checklists Pro is a premium WordPress plugin that enforces pre-publish quality checklists within the WordPress editor. This plugin is suitable for content teams and editors looking to maintain high content standards across their publications. Key features include required items that block publishing until completed, built-in checks for essential elements like featured images and excerpts, customizable checklist items tailored to organizational standards, and per-post-type configuration for flexibility. The plugin is compatible with all WordPress installations, ensuring a seamless integration into existing workflows. Available at MyCodeLive with GPL license, instant download, and lifetime updates.

Key Features

Required Tasks

Block publishing until mandatory checklist items are completed

Auto Checks

Automatic verification for featured image, excerpt, and more

Custom Items

Add organization-specific checklist requirements

Post Type Config

Different checklists for different post types

Recommendations

Non-blocking suggested tasks alongside required items

Who is this for?

Pros

• Required items block publishing until completed
• Built-in checks for featured image, excerpt, and categories
• Custom checklist items for organization-specific standards
• Per-post-type configuration for different content requirements
• Recommended items provide non-blocking reminders

Cons

• •May slow down publishing workflow for simple content updates
• •Checklist management overhead for large teams
• •Overly strict requirements could frustrate content creators

Product Videos

An Introduction to the PublishPress Checklists Plugin

Product Description

PublishPress Checklists Pro adds pre-publish quality checklists to the WordPress editor. Define required tasks — like adding a featured image, writing a meta description, or reaching a minimum word count — that must be completed before content can be published.

Key Capabilities

• Required and recommended pre-publish checklist items
• Block publishing until required items are completed
• Built-in checks for featured image, excerpt, categories, and tags
• Custom checklist items for specific content requirements
• Per-post-type checklist configuration

Content Standards

For teams with content guidelines, checklists ensure every post meets quality standards before publication. Required items block the publish button until completed, while recommended items provide reminders without preventing publication.

Built-In Checks

The plugin includes automatic checks for common requirements — featured image assigned, excerpt written, categories selected, minimum word count reached, and SEO fields populated. Custom items let you add organization-specific requirements.