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Post Descriptions

by Tom de Visser

5.0
(6 ratings)

What does it do?

Post Descriptions lets you attach short notes or descriptions to posts and pages — ideal for internal reminders, content planning, or small to-do’s. Use it solo or with your team to stay organized directly in the WordPress admin.

How does it work?

Adding Post Descriptions
You can add a description in two ways:
1. From the full Edit screen
2. From the Quick Edit option on the posts/pages overview

Viewing Post Descriptions
Descriptions are visible:
1. In a dedicated column on the posts or pages overview — with a customizable column title
2. As a post state — the small bold label next to the post title

Post State Toggle
By default, post descriptions are not shown as post states (the bold label next to your post title). You can enable this in Settings > Post Descriptions. If enabled, longer descriptions might clutter your view — you can toggle it off again in the settings.

Screenshots

Add longer descriptions to the extra Post Descriptions column

Add longer descriptions to the extra Post Descriptions column

Show small descriptions/to-do\'s by using Post States

Show small descriptions/to-do\'s by using Post States

A super easy and lightweight setup so you can start right away

A super easy and lightweight setup so you can start right away

Plugin Details

Active Installs
100
Total Downloads
4,297
Version
1.3.0
Requires WP
4.9
Requires PHP
5.6
Tested Up To
6.8.8
Added
2021-05-13
Last Updated
2025-06-26 1:20pm GMT

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