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Preserve Editor Scroll Position vs Pen (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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Pen

Pen

5(6)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pen has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Preserve Editor Scroll Position leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Preserve Editor Scroll Position has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Pen has 68K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Preserve Editor Scroll Position
►
Pen5/5
Total Reviews
9Preserve Editor Scroll Position
◄
Pen6
Active Installs
4.0K+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
◄
Pen2.0K+
Total Downloads
29K+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
►
Pen68K+
Support Resolution
N/APreserve Editor Scroll Position
PenN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoPreserve Editor Scroll Position
►
Pen8 months ago
First Released
2011Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Pen2019
Age
15 yearsPreserve Editor Scroll Position
Pen7 years
WP Requires
3.2+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Pen4.8+
PHP Requires
false+Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Pen5.6+
Business Model
FreePreserve Editor Scroll Position
PenFree
Latest Version
0.2Preserve Editor Scroll Position
Pen1.1.7

Rating Breakdown

Preserve Editor Scroll Position

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

Pen

5/5(6 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.

Pen Reviews

by aboumosayyeb

حرف نداری

هر چی بگم کمه

by chiachatter

Solved a BIG Problem!

When I first was setting up my website I was so confused by themes and codes and how-to videos and articles, I finally gave up for a couple of weeks in sheer frustration. Then I decided to try again,

by Alan Kabeš

Perfect theme and incredible helpdesk support!!! I’m really happy!

If you want the best service, so try this! Really great Plugin with many color combinations and font settings. And if you don’t have enough, you can set everything according to your wishes! And if you

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Preserve Editor Scroll Position or Pen more popular?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position has 4.0K+ active installations while Pen has 2.0K+. Preserve Editor Scroll Position is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Preserve Editor Scroll Position or Pen?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Pen has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Preserve Editor Scroll Position and Pen free?
Preserve Editor Scroll Position is free and Pen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Preserve Editor Scroll Position or Pen?
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 Pen was last updated 8 months ago.

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