First decision surface

Runtime contract before you launch, reload, or inspect

Current site: Unsaved Playground Changes disappear on refresh or close until saved.

WordPress version Older releases appear when the checkbox is enabled. PHP version Stored Playgrounds save this and reload. Language Language packs can also be installed by Blueprint.

Runtime switches Include older WordPress versions Allow network access Create a multisite network

Unsaved site action

Apply Settings & Reset Playground

The current temporary WordPress files and database are replaced by a fresh site using the selected versions and switches.

Stored site action

Save & Reload

Browser-backed Playgrounds keep their identity, then reload with the new PHP version, network setting, and available limited options.

Visible current-product flow

Plugin compatibility run

LaunchGutenberg branch: fix/block-bindings
SaveBrowser storage, 3028 / 3751 files copied
IdentityResearch Browser Playground, slug ready
ManageRename or delete with confirmation
ReloadPHP 8.3 with network allowed
PackageExport to GitHub or download .zip

Live WordPress preview /hello-from-playground/

My WordPress Website Edit SiteNewHowdy, admin

Hello from WordPress Playground!

This is Playground, a WordPress that runs client-side in your browser.

Note that you are logged-in as admin!

Configure drawer

Reset clarity checkpoint

Temporary stateUnsaved Playgrounds are disposable. Reset starts over immediately.

Saved stateStored Playgrounds show limited configuration options and use Save & Reload.

NetworkNetwork access is enabled for plugin/theme downloads and public imports.

MultisiteCreating a multisite network requires a fresh reset.

Next available actions

Start new Playground

Launch source selection

Vanilla WordPressNo input required. Starts a fresh latest WordPress instance.

WordPress PRPreview a WordPress core pull request.

Gutenberg PR or branchAccepts PR number, GitHub URL, or branch name.

From GitHubImport plugins, themes, or wp-content from public repositories after account connection. Token is not stored.

Blueprint URLRun a hosted blueprint.json against the current runtime.

Import .zipOpens the file chooser. Importing over the current site replaces files and database.

Featured blueprint shortcuts

Save and manage

Pick a storage destination

Playground name

Browser storage copy3028 / 3751 files

Result: Saved Playground named Research Browser Playground with browser-backed identity.

Unsaved PlaygroundNot saved to browser storageSave

Research Browser PlaygroundCreated May 21, 2026Rename Delete

Plugin Compatibility LabSaved in this browserRename Delete

Delete consequence Deleting a saved Playground removes the browser-backed copy from this device.

Site Manager

Tools beside the live site

Same WordPress, PHP, language, network, and multisite controls; saved sites show limited settings and Save & Reload.

/wordpress
wp-admin
wp-content
wp-includes
wp-config.php

<?php define('DB_NAME', 'database_name_here');
define('DB_USER', 'username_here');
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

{
  "$schema": "https://playground.wordpress.net/blueprint-schema.json",
  "landingPage": "/hello-from-playground/",
  "preferredVersions": { "php": "8.3", "wp": "latest" }
}

Database management is early access. WordPress Playground emulates MySQL using SQLite.

Driver: MySQL emulation backed by SQLite
Path: /wordpress/wp-content/database/.ht.sqlite
Size: 452 KB

PlaygroundNo problems so far.

WordPressNo PHP notices captured.

PHPEmpty error log.

Blueprint gallery

Catalog with inspect and run

Selected: Feed Reader with the Friends Plugin Inspect steps, then run against a fresh or current Playground.

Showing all 43 blueprintsDense list view

Export and import

Move the current Playground

Export to GitHubCreate a repository export from the current files after connecting GitHub.

Download as .zipPackages the full Playground files and database for local use.

Import .zip over current siteFile chooser opens; existing files and database are replaced after confirmation.

Local directory save resultDirectory permission granted: ~/Playgrounds/research-browser. Reload reads from disk.