Title: PressPilot Frontend Editor for Avada Author: CardeeTech. Published: March 25, 2026 Last modified: June 4, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/frontend-editor-for-avada/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3491259) ![](https://ps.w.org/frontend-editor-for-avada/assets/icon.svg?rev=3491117) # PressPilot Frontend Editor for Avada By [CardeeTech.](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cardeetech/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/frontend-editor-for-avada.1.2.6.zip) * [Details](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/#description) * [Reviews](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/#reviews) * [Installation](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/#installation) * [Development](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/frontend-editor-for-avada/) ## Description PressPilot Frontend Editor for Avada lets authenticated users create and edit standard WordPress posts directly from the frontend, without accessing wp-admin. Designed for editorial workflows where non-admin users need a clean writing experience while administrators keep full control over permissions, status transitions, authorship, and media uploads. Developed and maintained by [CardeeTech](https://cardee.tech/). **Key capabilities:** * Frontend create/edit form for standard posts * Frontend listing of posts with direct edit links * TinyMCE editor, excerpt, categories, tags, post status, and scheduled date * Featured image upload or external URL (with SSRF protections) * Avada Builder native elements for the two core shortcodes * Internationalization-ready (fully translatable) **Security highlights:** * Nonce validation on all form submissions (`_ppfenonce`) * Capability-gated operations (`edit_posts`, `edit_post`, `edit_others_posts`, ` publish_posts`, `upload_files`) * Strict sanitization and escaping throughout * External image URL hardening: HTTPS-only, blocks localhost/private/link-local/ metadata endpoints **Avada integration:** When Avada Builder is active, the plugin registers native Avada Builder elements for both shortcodes, so editors can add the frontend form and posts list using the visual drag-and-drop builder without writing shortcode syntax. ### Shortcodes * `[ppfe_edit_post]` — Main create/edit form. * `[ppfe_my_posts]` — Current user’s post list with edit links. * `[ppfe_form]` — Alias of `[ppfe_edit_post]`. **Attributes for `[ppfe_my_posts]`:** * `edit_page` — URL of the editor page (e.g. `edit_page="/write/"`) ## Screenshots [⌊Plugin backend dashboard — quick-start checklist, shortcode reference, and plugin status overview.⌉⌊Plugin backend dashboard — quick-start checklist, shortcode reference, and plugin status overview.⌉[ Plugin backend dashboard — quick-start checklist, shortcode reference, and plugin status overview. [⌊Settings tab — plugin version, edition, and upcoming features.⌉⌊Settings tab — plugin version, edition, and upcoming features.⌉[ Settings tab — plugin version, edition, and upcoming features. [⌊Style tab — color, dimensions, border radius, font size, and shadow controls with live preview.⌉⌊Style tab — color, dimensions, border radius, font size, and shadow controls with live preview.⌉[ Style tab — color, dimensions, border radius, font size, and shadow controls with live preview. [⌊Shortcodes tab — full parameter reference for [ppfe_edit_post] and [ppfe_my_posts].⌉⌊ Shortcodes tab — full parameter reference for [ppfe_edit_post] and [ppfe_my_posts] .⌉[ Shortcodes tab — full parameter reference for `[ppfe_edit_post]` and `[ppfe_my_posts]`. [⌊Quick-start guide tab — step-by-step installation and configuration walkthrough.⌉⌊ Quick-start guide tab — step-by-step installation and configuration walkthrough.⌉[ Quick-start guide tab — step-by-step installation and configuration walkthrough. [⌊Frontend new post form — create and publish posts directly from the frontend.⌉⌊ Frontend new post form — create and publish posts directly from the frontend.⌉[ Frontend new post form — create and publish posts directly from the frontend. [⌊My Posts management and editing — post list with Avada Builder editor.⌉⌊My Posts management and editing — post list with Avada Builder editor.⌉[ My Posts management and editing — post list with Avada Builder editor. [⌊Post management and editing — post list with Classic Editor.⌉⌊Post management and editing — post list with Classic Editor.⌉[ Post management and editing — post list with Classic Editor. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. 2. Activate **PressPilot Frontend Editor for Avada** from **Plugins**. 3. Create a page for the editor and insert the shortcode `[ppfe_edit_post]`. 4. Create a page for the post list and insert `[ppfe_my_posts edit_page="/your-editor- page/"]`. 5. Go to **PressPilot FEE > Style** to align colors and spacing with your theme. ## FAQ ### Does this plugin allow guest submissions? No. All users must be logged in and pass WordPress capability checks before any action is taken. ### Can contributors publish directly? Only users with the `publish_posts` capability can publish. Contributors are automatically limited to draft/pending workflows. ### Is Avada required? No. The plugin works with any WordPress theme. When Avada Builder is active, native builder elements become available as an added convenience. ### What post types are supported? The plugin targets standard WordPress posts (`post`) for predictable and controlled editorial behavior. ### Can I control who can see other users’ posts in the list? Yes. Administrators and editors see all posts automatically. Other users with `edit_others_posts` capability can also see all posts when `show_others="1"` is added to the shortcode. Without that attribute, every user sees only their own posts. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “PressPilot Frontend Editor for Avada” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ CardeeTech. ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cardeetech/) * [ Nerio J. Molina G. ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neriomolina/) “PressPilot Frontend Editor for Avada” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “PressPilot Frontend Editor for Avada” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/frontend-editor-for-avada/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/frontend-editor-for-avada/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/frontend-editor-for-avada/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/frontend-editor-for-avada/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.2.6 * Fix: after saving a pending post, non-admin users now see a success notice instead of a permissions error. * UX: added centered moderation notice — “Your post has been submitted for review”. * i18n: new Spanish translation strings for the pending-save success screen. #### 1.2.5 * Fix: language files renamed to match text domain (presspilot-frontend-editor)— Spanish translation now loads correctly. * Fix: added ~35 missing Spanish translation strings for access settings, SMTP, moderation emails (v1.2.x features). #### 1.2.4 * Fix: featured image now shows existing thumbnail when editing a post. * Fix: selecting from Media Library sets attachment by ID (no URL sideload — works on HTTP staging). * Fix: “Remove image” button now deletes the post thumbnail on save. * Fix: PPFE-granted roles without native upload_files capability can now upload featured images. #### 1.2.3 * Fix: Settings role list layout — 4-column grid (switch, name, categories, permissions). * Fix: “Puede editar” / “Puede publicar” per-role checkboxes now save and apply correctly. #### 1.2.2 * Fix: category restriction now applies to both “Most used” and “All” tabs in the frontend form. #### 1.2.1 * Fix: categories now configured per role in Settings (not per user in profile). * Fix: Contributor added to always-on roles. * UI: role list redesigned with on/off switches and tag-input category selector. #### 1.2.0 * Feature: configurable role-based access — select which WP/UltimateMember roles can use the frontend editor (PressPilot FEE > Settings). * Feature: per-user category restrictions — assign allowed categories per user from WP Admin > Users > edit user. * Feature: non-admin/editor posts always go to pending for moderation regardless of selected status. * Feature: email notification to configurable addresses when a post is submitted for moderation. * Feature: published posts are read-only in [ppfe_my_posts] for non-admin/editor users. #### 1.1.0 * Compatibility: raised minimum PHP requirement to 8.0 (PHP 7.4 is EOL). * Compatibility: raised minimum WordPress requirement to 6.4. * Security: tightened frontend form display — requires edit_posts capability in addition to post authorship. * Feature: administrators and editors now automatically see all posts in [ppfe_my_posts] without needing show_others=’1′. * Feature: author name displayed per post card when viewing all posts (admin/editor view). #### 1.0.0 * Initial release on WordPress.org. * Frontend create/edit form with TinyMCE, featured image, categories, tags, status and scheduled date. * My Posts listing shortcode with capability-aware visibility. * Avada Builder native elements for both shortcodes. * Full nonce and capability security on all form submissions. * Admin style panel to customise colors and spacing. * Spanish (es_ES) translation included. ## Meta * Version **1.2.6** * Last updated **1 month ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.4 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 8.0 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/) and [Spanish (Spain)](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada) * Tags * [avada](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/avada/)[frontend editor](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/frontend-editor/) [post editor](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/post-editor/)[user generated content](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/user-generated-content/) * [Advanced View](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/frontend-editor-for-avada/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/frontend-editor-for-avada/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ CardeeTech. ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cardeetech/) * [ Nerio J. Molina G. ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/neriomolina/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/frontend-editor-for-avada/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://cardee.tech/pagos/donaciones/)