Quick Edit Notes
Add internal notes to posts and pages directly from the Quick Edit interface and block editor in WordPress.
Plugin info
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Stale • Last updated 311 days ago
Is Quick Edit Notes abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 311 days ago).
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Description
Quick Edit Notes enhances collaboration among content editors by adding a “Notes” field to the Quick Edit interface. This feature allows editors to leave internal notes about posts and pages directly within the WordPress dashboard.
Key Features
- Add notes to posts and pages via Quick Edit
- Notes visible in content list columns
- Support for multiple post types
- Configurable through dedicated settings page
- Notes are for internal use only (not visible to site visitors)
Use Cases
- Editorial comments and reminders
- Content status tracking
- Internal communication about content
- Workflow management
- Content review notes
Privacy Policy
Quick Edit Notes does not collect, store, or share any personal data from your site visitors. The notes feature is purely for internal use within your WordPress admin area.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/quick-edit-notesdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Quick Edit Notes->Settings screen to configure which post types should have notes enabled
Frequently Asked Questions
No, notes are only visible in the WordPress admin area to users with appropriate permissions.
By default, notes are enabled for Posts. You can enable notes for any public post type through the settings page.
Notes are sanitized for security, so HTML will be stripped. Use plain text for notes.
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Screenshots

Notes section in the block editor when editing a page, allowing for internal notes and comments

Notes field displayed in the post admin list table for quick reference

Quick Edit mode showing the editable notes field for rapid updates

Settings page where you can configure which content types have the notes field available
Changelog
1.5
- Improved code organization with longer function prefix
- Removed load_plugin_textdomain() call for WordPress 4.6+ compatibility
- Enhanced settings sanitization
1.3
- Added support for multiple post types
- Improved security with enhanced sanitization
- Updated minimum PHP requirement to 7.4
1.2
- Added settings page
- Improved admin interface
1.1
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.0
- Initial release