Wp-autosave
v1.1.1by wpautosave · updated 6 years ago
"Wp-autosave" plugin is for automatically saving posts being written in the Classic Editor
- Rank
- #15,011
- Down24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 139
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,281 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Wp-autosave at a glance
Wp-autosave is a WordPress plugin by wpautosave with 100+ active installs, the #15,011 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Dec 18, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 13 plugins tagged “autosave”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats56 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Wp-autosave |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 139 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 149 |
Rank over time
#15,011 · down 72 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,011 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,987 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,020 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,010 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,038 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,032 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,049 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,030 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,932 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,977 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,005 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,927 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,939 |
Growth %
Average -0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.37% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14927 → #15010
- Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 5.3.27
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Apr 15, 2018
- Last updated
- Dec 18, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Wp-autosave
How many websites use Wp-autosave?
Wp-autosave is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,011 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Wp-autosave been downloaded?
4,281 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Wp-autosave last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Dec 18, 2019 (6 years ago).
Is Wp-autosave compatible with the latest WordPress?
Wp-autosave’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 Wp-autosave still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Wp-autosave have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Wp-autosave?
The plugins most like Wp-autosave, by the tags they share, are Preserve Editor Scroll Position (4K+), Classic Editor (8M+) and Advanced Editor Tools (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 139 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | wpautosave |
| First released | Apr 15, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Dec 18, 2019 |
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