Floating Publish Button
v1.0.6by Son Do · updated 12 years ago
A WordPress plugin that alters the position and behavior of the Publish button, making it stick to the top of the page when scrolling down the page
- Rank
- #6,728
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,190
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.3K
- 13,284 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Floating Publish Button at a glance
Floating Publish Button is a WordPress plugin by Son Do with 1K+ active installs, the #6,728 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.0.6 came out on Dec 12, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 56 plugins tagged “backend”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats255 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Floating Publish Button |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,185 · -2.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,185 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,185 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,191 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,192 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,186 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,187 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,191 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,192 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,190 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,215 |
Rank over time
#6,728 · down 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,728 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,736 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,716 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,708 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,710 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,711 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,725 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,725 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,713 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,705 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,718 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,732 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,729 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,725 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.50% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.68% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.73% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 16, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 12, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Floating Publish Button
How many websites use Floating Publish Button?
Floating Publish Button is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,728 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Floating Publish Button been downloaded?
13,284 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Floating Publish Button last updated?
Version 1.0.6 came out on Dec 12, 2014 (11 years ago). See every release
Is Floating Publish Button compatible with the latest WordPress?
Floating Publish Button’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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.
Does Floating Publish Button have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Floating Publish Button. See its security record
Is Floating Publish Button still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Floating Publish Button have?
5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Floating Publish Button?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 12 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,190 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 13.3K |
| Author | Son Do |
| First released | Jan 16, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 12, 2014 |
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