Single Tab Post Lock

Descripción

Single Tab Post Lock is a lightweight WordPress plugin that ensures you don’t accidentally open and edit the same post in multiple browser tabs at once.

While WordPress has a built-in post lock to stop different users from editing the same post simultaneously, it does not prevent one user from opening the same post across multiple tabs — leading to conflicts, lost changes, and overwrites.

This plugin solves that problem by creating a single-tab editing lock. If you try to open the same post in another tab, you’ll see a warning message, and the editor will block duplicate access.

Key Features:
– Single Tab Editing: Prevents duplicate editing of the same post by the same user.
– Auto-Cleanup: Locks automatically clear when you close or leave the editor.
– Safe Timeout: Locks expire after 30 minutes to handle crashes or session issues.
– Lightweight & Non-Intrusive: Runs entirely in the browser using JavaScript.
– Gutenberg & Classic Support: Works with both block editor and classic editor.
– No Server Load: Locking is handled in the browser, no heavy database operations.

Troubleshooting

1. Ensure the Single Tab Post Lock plugin is activated.
2. Verify your WordPress version is at least 5.2.
3. Clear your browser cache if the lock script does not run.
4. If issues persist, check for conflicts with other admin-side JavaScript plugins.