Module 02: Included in Lite
Draft is a file state. Your team needs a work state.
Strive adds four compatible editorial stages so you can tell an empty idea from an article that is ready to ship.
Free forever. No license, no account, no expiry.
What you get
What this changes in your workflow
Describe the real stage of a draft without changing its normal WordPress visibility or publication status.
Update stage where the work happens
Change the editorial stage from the article workspace without leaving the draft.
See stage everywhere
The same stage appears on the Calendar and in Pipeline Board and List views.
Keep WordPress statuses intact
Editorial stage stays separate from Draft, Scheduled and Published.
One shared vocabulary
Solo and Team workspaces use the same four reliable stages.
How it works
How it works
- 01
Not Started
Capture the article before work begins.
- 02
Writing
Make active drafting visible.
- 03
Editing
Show that the draft is being reviewed or refined.
- 04
Complete
Mark editorial work ready without confusing it with WordPress publication state.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Do Strive statuses replace WordPress statuses?
No. They describe editorial progress separately from WordPress visibility and publication status.
Can I add unlimited custom stages?
No. Strive uses the compatible Not Started, Writing, Editing and Complete workflow.
Are editorial statuses included in Lite?
Yes.
Can a Complete article publish automatically?
Normal WordPress scheduling and permissions still govern publication. Strive can also protect scheduled articles that are not editorially complete when the relevant setting is enabled.
Get started with Lite
Get the editorial workflow WordPress is missing.
Strive Calendar Lite is free forever, with no license, account or expiry.
Free forever. No license, no account, no expiry.