Ctrl+S
v1.0by 417 · updated 4 years ago
[ctrl + s] ⇒ save_post | [ctrl + shift + s] => publish
- Rank
- #36,488
- Up11,451 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,569 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Ctrl+S at a glance
Ctrl+S is a WordPress plugin by 417 with 10+ active installs, the #36,488 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Jan 8, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. Among the 2 plugins tagged “ctrl-s”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Ctrl+S |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#36,488 · up 10,777 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #36,488 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,939 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,698 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,315 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,843 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,703 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #48,199 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,366 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #39,178 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,275 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,265 |
Growth %
Average +1.88% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.8.19
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jan 8, 2022
- Last updated
- Jan 8, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Ctrl+S
How many websites use Ctrl+S?
Ctrl+S is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,488 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Ctrl+S been downloaded?
1,569 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Ctrl+S last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jan 8, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Ctrl+S compatible with the latest WordPress?
Ctrl+S’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Ctrl+S still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Ctrl+S have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Ctrl+S?
The plugins most like Ctrl+S, by the tags they share, are Save with keyboard (3K+), Publish View (500+) and Save and Close (400+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | 417 |
| First released | Jan 8, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jan 8, 2022 |
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