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Preserve Editor Scroll Position vs Auto scroll for reading (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Preserve Editor Scroll Position

Preserve Editor Scroll Position

4.6(9)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Auto scroll for reading

Auto scroll for reading

5(4)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Auto scroll for reading

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Auto scroll for reading has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Preserve Editor Scroll Position leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Preserve Editor Scroll Position has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Auto scroll for reading has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Preserve Editor Scroll Position
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Auto scroll for reading5/5
Total Reviews
9Preserve Editor Scroll Position
◄
Auto scroll for reading4
Active Installs
4.0K+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
◄
Auto scroll for reading100
Total Downloads
29K+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
◄
Auto scroll for reading10K+
Support Resolution
N/APreserve Editor Scroll Position
Auto scroll for readingN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoPreserve Editor Scroll Position
►
Auto scroll for reading1 year ago
First Released
2011Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Auto scroll for reading2021
Age
15 yearsPreserve Editor Scroll Position
Auto scroll for reading5 years
WP Requires
3.2+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Auto scroll for reading4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Auto scroll for readingfalse+
Business Model
FreePreserve Editor Scroll Position
Auto scroll for readingFree
Latest Version
0.2Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Auto scroll for reading1.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Preserve Editor Scroll Position

4.6/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%

Auto scroll for reading

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Preserve Editor Scroll Position Reviews

by matiaspage

Wish it worked (but it doesn’t)

This plugin sounds great, as a fix to the HUGE BUG that the wordpress editor has. The bug/decision in wordpress is extremely annoying and unbelievable. The problem is that this plugin does not work.

by studiogrynn

Can this be integrated as a default in WP?

This plugin solves an ongoing PIA. Would be wonderful if this was the default behavior with no plugin required.

by taxtorpedo

Preserve Editor Scroll Position

Excellent time saver. If you are editing any long list or extensive post, saving the draft or updating the post does not lose your place in the editing process.

Auto scroll for reading Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Preserve Editor Scroll Position or Auto scroll for reading more popular?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position has 4.0K+ active installations while Auto scroll for reading has 100. Preserve Editor Scroll Position is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Preserve Editor Scroll Position or Auto scroll for reading?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Auto scroll for reading has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Preserve Editor Scroll Position and Auto scroll for reading free?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position is free and Auto scroll for reading is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Preserve Editor Scroll Position or Auto scroll for reading?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position was last updated 8 years ago and Auto scroll for reading was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.