Glide Launches Multiplayer Mode in Public Preview.

Glide has released Multiplayer, a real-time collaboration feature now available in public preview. Users can enable the feature through the Settings menu under Public Preview Features, according to the company's LinkedIn announcement.

The feature allows multiple users to work simultaneously within Glide apps, marking a shift toward live collaboration in the no-code platform. Glide, which turns spreadsheets into functional web apps without code, has been steadily expanding its capabilities beyond simple data-to-app conversion. As we previously covered, the platform has been positioning itself as a more robust operations tool with AI features and tighter spreadsheet controls.

Multiplayer addresses a gap in no-code app development: the ability for teams to see and respond to changes in real time. Without this capability, users working in the same Glide app would need to refresh manually or wait for data syncs to see updates from colleagues.

The feature is relevant for teams building internal tools, CRM systems, inventory trackers, or project management apps where multiple people need live visibility into the same data. This brings Glide closer to parity with platforms like Airtable and Notion, both of which offer real-time collaboration as core functionality.

Glide's reference to GoldenEye in the announcement, a classic multiplayer video game, suggests the company views this as a foundational feature rather than a minor add-on.

Multiplayer is rolling out through Glide's public preview program rather than as a general release. To enable it, users navigate to Settings and toggle the feature on in the Public Preview Features panel. This approach lets Glide gather feedback and identify bugs before committing to a full launch.

Public preview features typically come with the caveat that functionality may change or break as the company iterates. Early adopters can test the feature in production apps, but should be prepared for potential instability.

Glide has not specified which pricing tiers have access to Multiplayer during the preview, nor whether the feature will eventually be gated behind higher-tier plans. The company also has not disclosed whether Multiplayer works across all app types or if there are limitations based on data sources or app complexity.

Multiplayer fits into a larger pattern of no-code platforms adding features that bring them closer to traditional software development environments. Tools like Bubble and Softr have similarly expanded their collaboration and workflow capabilities over the past year.

For Glide, which competes in the crowded space of low-code app builders, real-time collaboration could be a differentiator for teams that rely on shared data workflows. The feature also complements Glide's recent focus on AI and data control, as detailed in earlier updates to its data editor.

The company has not announced a timeline for when Multiplayer will exit public preview and become generally available. Users interested in testing the feature can enable it now through the Settings panel.