WPStack Sandbox Manager (Community Edition)
WPStack Sandbox Manager Community Edition - Self-resetting WordPress demo sandboxes and temporary test drives.
by WPStack Studio · github.com/wpstack-online/sandbox-manager · website
Install
The author publishes release zips, so WP-CLI can install straight from GitHub:
wp plugin install https://github.com/wpstack-online/sandbox-manager/releases/download/v1.0.0/sandbox-manager.zipReadme
WPStack Sandbox Manager (Community Edition)
Create isolated, self-resetting WordPress demo sandboxes and temporary test drives for potential plugin buyers, product testers, and client evaluations.
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🌟 Key Features (Community Edition)
- Isolated Demo Sessions: Automatically provisions temporary, private sandbox instances for prospective buyers.
- Auto-Login Key Links: Generates instant one-click login links for visitors without requiring password setup.
- Timed Expiration: Server-side session expiration rules automatically terminate stale test drives.
- Resource Cleanup: Purges temporary files, databases, and sub-site data upon session expiration.
- Lightweight Footprint: Optimized background job queues using standard WP-Cron or system cron handlers.
💎 Community vs Pro Edition Comparison
Looking for multi-site networking, white-label branding, webhook triggers, and advanced analytics?
| Feature | Community (Free) | Pro Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Private Sandbox Sessions | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Auto-Login Magic Links | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Session Expiry Rules | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| White-Label Branding | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| Webhook Triggers & API | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| Conversion Analytics | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| Multisite Support | ❌ | ✅ Included |
👉 Upgrade to WPStack Sandbox Manager Pro
🚀 Installation & Setup
- Clone or download this repository into your WordPress plugins directory:
cd wp-content/plugins/ git clone https://github.com/wpstack/sandbox-manager.git - Activate the plugin in WordPress Admin > Plugins.
- Configure sandbox session durations and auto-reset rules in Settings > WPStack Sandbox.
🛠️ Developer Hooks & Extensibility
Custom hooks for extending sandbox creation workflows:
// Action triggered when a new sandbox session is created
add_action('wpstack_sandbox_session_created', function($session_id, $user_id) {
// Custom logging or analytics integration
}, 10, 2);
// Filter sandbox session duration (in seconds)
add_filter('wpstack_sandbox_session_duration', function($duration_seconds) {
return 3600; // 1 hour
});
📖 Official Guides & Resources
- 📚 WordPress Plugin Demo Best Practices Guide
- 📚 How to Build a Disposable WordPress Sandbox with Multisite
- 📚 Self-Hosted vs Hosted WordPress Demo Platforms
- 🌐 Browse All Free Plugins at WPStack.online
📜 License
Distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See LICENSE for details.
Maintained with ❤️ by WPStack - Custom WordPress Plugin Development Studio.
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- 🌐 Website: WPStack.online
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- 📸 Instagram: @wpstackonline
Read the full README on GitHub →
Releases
| Tag | Published | Asset | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.0.0 | Aug 12, 2026 | sandbox-manager.zip | 0 |