One of Studio's most-loved features just got a big upgrade: Demo Sites, now named Preview Sites, are enhanced to better support your local development needs and simplify sharing progress with clients and teammates.
More Space, More Sites, More Possibilities
We made substantial improvements to Preview Sites, giving developers more room to create and experiment:
Eight Times More Storage Per Site
We're dramatically increasing the storage capacity from 250 MB to 2 GB per Preview Site. This added space means you can now work with larger themes, more media assets, and richer content during your development process.
Double Your Preview Sites
We've removed the limit of one Preview Site per Studio site, and we're doubling the number of preview sites you can run simultaneously from five to 10 sites. This expansion allows you to:
- Maintain different versions for A/B testing.
- Manage multiple client projects concurrently.
- Run separate test environments for different features.
- Review and compare your most recent changes.
Shorter, Personalized URLs
We've created a new, more concise URL structure that's unique to each user, making links easier to share. Now, every URL begins with your username and excludes random words, reinforcing your identity and reducing confusion.
Same Reliable Timeline
Preview Sites will continue to be available for seven days after your last update, providing you with the perfect window for development, testing, and client reviews.
Why Preview Sites?
The name change from Demo Sites to Preview Sites better reflects how developers use this feature in their workflows. Whether you're showcasing works-in-progress to clients, collaborating with team members, or testing new features that need to be accessed online, Preview Sites are a quick and reliable way to share your work.
Each Preview Site is hosted on WordPress.com, giving you a publicly accessible URL that you can share with clients and colleagues. In a few minutes, you can generate a link to your local site that stays active for seven days—perfect for gathering feedback and iterating on your designs.
Start Using Preview Sites Today
These enhancements are now available to all Studio by WordPress.com users. The transition from Demo Sites to Preview Sites will be seamless, with all of your existing Demo Sites automatically converting to the new system with the increased storage capacity.
We're excited to see what you'll create with these expanded capabilities. Download Studio today and start exploring this enhanced Preview Sites feature!
