{"id":253043,"date":"2025-09-25T11:24:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/single-tab-post-lock\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T10:16:14","slug":"single-tab-post-lock","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/single-tab-post-lock\/","author":15554828,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"1.0.2","stable_tag":"1.0.2","tested":"6.9.4","requires":"5.2","requires_php":"7.2","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Single Tab Post Lock \u2013 Prevent Multiple Edit Tabs","header_author":"WP Square","header_description":"Prevent users from editing the same post in multiple tabs of the same browser at the same time.","assets_banners_color":"2c4f7f","last_updated":"2026-01-27 10:16:14","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":275,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.0":{"tag":"1.0.0","author":"wpsqr","date":"2025-09-25 11:24:45"},"1.0.1":{"tag":"1.0.1","author":"wpsqr","date":"2025-11-10 07:08:13"},"1.0.2":{"tag":"1.0.2","author":"wpsqr","date":"2026-01-27 10:16:14"}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3367778,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3392729,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.0","1.0.1","1.0.2"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3392722,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3392722,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-3.png":{"filename":"screenshot-3.png","revision":3392722,"resolution":"3","location":"assets","locale":""}},"screenshots":{"1":"<strong>Dashboard<\/strong>","2":"<strong>Alert Options<\/strong>","3":"<strong>Alert Notification<\/strong>"},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[18193,254738,254739,2085],"plugin_category":[46],"plugin_contributors":[],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-253043","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-content-protection","plugin_tags-data-loss-prevention","plugin_tags-edit-conflicts","plugin_tags-lock","plugin_category-editor-and-writing","plugin_committers-wpsqr"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/single-tab-post-lock\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3392729","banner_2x":false,"banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/single-tab-post-lock\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3367778","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/single-tab-post-lock\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3367778","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/single-tab-post-lock\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3392722","caption":"<strong>Dashboard<\/strong>"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/single-tab-post-lock\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3392722","caption":"<strong>Alert Options<\/strong>"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/single-tab-post-lock\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=3392722","caption":"<strong>Alert Notification<\/strong>"}],"raw_content":"<!--section=description-->\n<p><strong>Tired of accidentally editing the same post in multiple browser tabs?<\/strong> Single Tab Post Lock solves a common WordPress pain point that leads to lost work, content overwrites, and edit conflicts.<\/p>\n\n<p>WordPress prevents <em>different users<\/em> from editing the same post simultaneously, but it <strong>doesn't stop the same user<\/strong> from opening the same post in multiple browser tabs. This creates a serious risk of:\n- <strong>Lost edits<\/strong> when switching between tabs\n- <strong>Content overwrites<\/strong> when saving from the wrong tab\n- <strong>Version conflicts<\/strong> and corrupted data\n- <strong>Frustrating \"Confirm Navigation\" warnings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The Simple Solution:<\/strong>\nSingle Tab Post Lock automatically locks each post to the <strong>first browser tab<\/strong> where you open it. If you try to open the same post in another tab, you'll receive a clear warning and be redirected back to your original editing session \u2014 preventing any chance of data loss.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4>**Smart Post Locking**<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Automatically prevents duplicate post editing in multiple tabs<\/li>\n<li>Works seamlessly for the same user across the same browser<\/li>\n<li>No configuration needed \u2014 works immediately after activation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>**Lightweight &amp; Efficient**<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Pure JavaScript implementation \u2014 zero server load<\/li>\n<li>No database queries or extra HTTP requests<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with caching plugins and CDNs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>**Data Protection**<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>30-minute automatic lock timeout for browser crashes<\/li>\n<li>Instant lock release when closing the editing tab<\/li>\n<li>Prevents accidental overwrites and content loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>**Team Workflow Safety**<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Perfect for multi-author blogs and editorial teams<\/li>\n<li>Works alongside WordPress's native multi-user lock system<\/li>\n<li>Enhances collaborative editing safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>**Full Compatibility**<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Works with both <strong>Gutenberg Block Editor<\/strong> and <strong>Classic Editor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Compatible with custom post types<\/li>\n<li>Tested with popular page builders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Ideal For:<\/strong>\n- Newsrooms and editorial teams\n- Multi-author blogs and magazines\n- Content agencies with multiple editors\n- E-commerce sites with product editors\n- Any WordPress site where users edit content regularly<\/p>\n\n<h3>Documentation<\/h3>\n\n<p>You can find comprehensive documentation on our website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigmasqr.com\">Single-Tab-Post-Lock Documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Ensure the Single Tab Post Lock plugin is activated.  <\/li>\n<li>Verify your WordPress version is at least 5.2.  <\/li>\n<li>Clear your browser cache if the lock script does not run.  <\/li>\n<li>Contact support via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigmasqr.com\">https:\/\/www.sigmasqr.com<\/a> for further help.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the <code>single-tab-post-lock<\/code> folder to the <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory, or install via the WordPress plugin installer.  <\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin through the \"Plugins\" screen in WordPress.  <\/li>\n<li>Access the plugin via Settings \u2192 Single Tab Post Lock.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20plugin%20prevent%20multiple%20users%20from%20editing%20the%20same%20post%3F\"><h3>Does this plugin prevent multiple users from editing the same post?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. WordPress already has a native post lock for multiple users. This plugin only prevents <strong>the same user<\/strong> from editing the same post in multiple tabs.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20happens%20if%20my%20browser%20crashes%20or%20a%20tab%20is%20closed%20unexpectedly%3F\"><h3>What happens if my browser crashes or a tab is closed unexpectedly?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The lock automatically clears when the editor is closed. If the browser crashes, the lock expires after 30 minutes.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n<!--section=changelog-->\n<h4>1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Enhanced: Improved browser compatibility<\/li>\n<li>Added: WordPress 6.9 compatibility verification<\/li>\n<li>Security: Sanitized all user-facing messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Small bug fixes for improved stability.<\/li>\n<li>Minor code and performance improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Initial release  <\/li>\n<li>Added single-tab locking for post editing  <\/li>\n<li>Automatic lock removal on tab close  <\/li>\n<li>30-minute timeout fallback<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Prevent Content Loss &amp; Edit Conflicts: Lock WordPress Posts to a Single Browser Tab","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/253043","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=253043"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/wpsqr"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=253043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=253043"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=253043"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=253043"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=253043"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mri.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=253043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}