Heartbeat Controller vs Disable Autosave (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Autosave has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Heartbeat Controller leads in active installations (700 vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Heartbeat Controller has accumulated 2.0K+ total downloads while Disable Autosave has 6.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Heartbeat Controller | Disable Autosave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 2.0K+ | ► | 6.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2025 | 2017 | |
| Age | 1 year | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
N/AHeartbeat Controller
►Disable Autosave5/5
Total Reviews
0Heartbeat Controller
►Disable Autosave1
Active Installs
700Heartbeat Controller
◄Disable Autosave400
Total Downloads
2.0K+Heartbeat Controller
►Disable Autosave6.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AHeartbeat Controller
Disable AutosaveN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoHeartbeat Controller
◄Disable Autosave8 years ago
First Released
2025Heartbeat Controller
Disable Autosave2017
Age
1 yearHeartbeat Controller
Disable Autosave9 years
WP Requires
5.2+Heartbeat Controller
Disable Autosave4.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Heartbeat Controller
Disable Autosavefalse+
Business Model
FreeHeartbeat Controller
Disable AutosaveFree
Latest Version
1.0Heartbeat Controller
Disable Autosave1.0
Rating Breakdown
Heartbeat Controller
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Disable Autosave
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heartbeat Controller or Disable Autosave more popular?
Heartbeat Controller has 700 active installations while Disable Autosave has 400. Heartbeat Controller is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Heartbeat Controller or Disable Autosave?
Heartbeat Controller has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Disable Autosave has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Heartbeat Controller and Disable Autosave free?
Heartbeat Controller is free and Disable Autosave is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Heartbeat Controller or Disable Autosave?
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?
Heartbeat Controller was last updated 8 months ago and Disable Autosave was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.