Horizontal scrolling announcements vs Preserve Editor Scroll Position (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Horizontal scrolling announcements
8.0K+ active installs
Free
Preserve Editor Scroll Position
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Preserve Editor Scroll Position has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 9 reviews) while Horizontal scrolling announcements leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Horizontal scrolling announcements has accumulated 105K+ total downloads while Preserve Editor Scroll Position has 29K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Horizontal scrolling announcements | Preserve Editor Scroll Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.2/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 9 |
| Active Installs | 8.0K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 105K+ | ◄ | 29K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2011 | |
| Age | 8 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5 | 0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Horizontal scrolling announcements
Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Horizontal scrolling announcements averaged approximately 9 daily downloads while Preserve Editor Scroll Position averaged 3.
Recent Reviews
Horizontal scrolling announcements Reviews
Super!
They said it wasn’t tested with the latest WP but it seems to work fine. It is simple and you can adjust the color and size of your text in your Customize panel. I love the simplicity of it!
The plugin broke my WordPress
The plugin broke my WordPress site which became very slow (latest version), even after uninstallation.I had to do a site restoration. Already indicated by others here and no answer… This to
Slows down admin – do not use!
Exactly as the title says. I had to remove this from a site we have just taken over after I determined that this was the cause of a slow admin. Avoid at all costs! This topic was modified 2 ye
Preserve Editor Scroll Position Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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