Improved Save Button vs Developer Code Editor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Improved Save Button has a higher user rating (5/5 from 26 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Improved Save Button has accumulated 19K+ total downloads while Developer Code Editor has 4.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Improved Save Button | Developer Code Editor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 26 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 4.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Age | 11 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Improved Save Button
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Improved Save Button Reviews
Still works great!
Love this plugin! I use CPTs on every site I built, and this plugin just makes it so much faster to add and update new CPTs. It hasn’t been updated in a while, but still works excellently. The only bu
Should be a core component
This should be core part of WordPress. Several of my clients were distressed when it looked like this plugin was abaondoned. So relieved to have it updated recently.
This is a lifesaver
Still works on WP 5.2.2, also works on custom post types that use /edit layout (e.g. Woocommerce products). You saved me many hours of just watching the backend reload 😀
Developer Code Editor Reviews
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