[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #7251: Add a Preview in Playground button to the plugin directory

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#7251: Add a Preview in Playground button to the plugin directory
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 Reporter:  tellyworth             |       Owner:  tellyworth
     Type:  enhancement            |      Status:  accepted
 Priority:  normal                 |   Milestone:
Component:  Plugin Directory       |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-design-feedback  |
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Comment (by maartenbelmans):

 I like the power the playground offers! However, I also think it's too
 early to push it to the whole plugin repository. My thoughts:

 - A lot of plugins require another plugin to be active, such as all
 WooCommerce extensions.
 - Similarly, a lot of plugins require some sort of base setup to demo its
 features properly.
 - When someone clicks "preview", do they expect the WP admin, or do they
 expect to see a demo site showing plugin features?

 As it stands, none of the WooCommerce extensions can make proper use of
 the preview, yet they are confronted with it. I think it would be great if
 the plugin developer can choose the link for the button:

 - Do not show a link (opt-out).
 - Show a link pointing to the playground.
 - Show a link pointing to a demo site hosted by the developer.

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Ticket URL: <https://meta.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/7251#comment:24>
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